The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, NJ

The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood

UUseful Links

Scroll down for links to UU websites; Ridgewood, Bergen County, and New Jersey websites; and information on volunteer opportunities.

Unitarian Universalist Links:

Þ Unitarian Universalist Association: The UUA homepage - a great source for UU information.

Þ UU Metro District of New York: The website for the Metro district. An event calendar for the district is available.

Þ The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee: envisions a world free from oppression and injustice, where all can realize their full human rights. The UUSC advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies.

Þ The UUA Bookstore: books, music, resources, and gifts. Includes links to skinner House Books and Beacon Press.

Þ Beacon Press: A department of the UUA, Beacon Press has been an independent publisher since 1854. Beacon has a long tradition of publishing books on issues related to social justice, civil liberty, and peace and non-violence.

Þ Famous Unitarian Universalists: Can you name famous Unitarian Universalists? The names might surprise you.

Þ UU Notables: The Notable American Unitarians from the Harvard Square Library

Þ Church of the Larger Fellowship: Connect to the UU movement through this cyberspace UU community.

Þ Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center: provides facilities for meetings, conferences, and recreation for its members, for persons affiliated with Unitarian Universalism, and for the general public as it preserves the heritage of the historical birthplace of Universalism in America as a memorial to the life and labor of Thomas Potter and John Murray; and to provide a spiritual and moral presence in the larger community.

Þ Unitarian Congregations – South Africa: Support the growth of Unitarianism in South Africa by purchasing quality greeting cards with a beautiful African chalice on the front. Or just check out this really informative website.

Þ Unitarian Universalists for Jewish Awareness (UUJA): is committed to addressing the Jewish dimension of Unitarian Universalism’s multicultural challenge.

Þ Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS): Provides educational materials on Paganism for Unitarian Universalist congregations and the general public

UU Sites for Kids:

Þ Between Sundays: An easy to use website maintained by the Church of the Larger Fellowship. Lots of fun activities for kids ages 4-13 which will help them discover the answers to UU questions.

Ridgewood Information:

Þ The Village of Ridgewood: the town’s homepage has information and calendar listings.

Þ Parkinson’s Support Group of the Greater Ridgewood Area: holds meetings and exercise classes for caregivers and patients.

Bergen County Information:

Þ Welcome to Bergen County, New Jersey: the official site for Bergen County information and resources.

New Jersey Information:

Þ The State of New Jersey: the state’s official website.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Þ C.A.M.P.-Y.D.P.: this organization provides an after-school program for children of Paterson, NJ. Tutors are always needed – please call the Society office at 201-444-6225 for more information.

Þ Center for Food Action: From 5 sites in Bergen and Passaic Counties, the CFA has been providing emergency food, advocacy, rent, and utility assistance for individuals and families in crisis for more than 26 years.

Þ Children’s Aid and Family Services: since 1899, this agency has helped thousands of children and families thrive.

Þ Community Thrift Shop: this shop (located at 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park) returns a percentage of sales to its member organization. Volunteers are needed to work in the shop one week a year. Donations should be marked “Unitarian Society #9.” Please call the shop at 201-652-7661 for a drop-off schedule.

Þ Inter-religious Fellowship for the Homeless: offers extensive services to alleviate the plight of homeless and needy people in Bergen County by organizing appropriate economic, human, and civic resources.

Þ Volunteer Center of Bergen County: and extensive Data Base to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity for your talents. Also provides assistance to private and non-profit organizations throughout Bergen County.

Social Action Sites:

Þ GreenFaith: New Jersey ’s interfaith coalition for the environment. Founded in 1992, we inspire, educate and mobilize people of diverse spiritual backgrounds to rediscover their relationship with the sacred in nature and to restore the earth for future generations.

Þ Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.: provides representation for the natural living resources of the Hackensack River and its ecosystem through environmental advocacy, education and conservation programs.

Þ Bergen Peace & Justice Coalition: a progressive, grassroots coalition working for social economic, racial and environmental justice and for peaceful solutions to conflicts throughout the world. BPJCo is a member of United for Peace & Justice.

Þ SisterSong: a reproductive justice organization that works for the complete physical, mental, spiritual, political, economic, and social well-being of women and girls.

The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, NJ