Remembering Without Silence

In October of this year the Rev. Julie Denny-Hughes died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 70. She served congregations in Richmond VA, Raleigh NC, Palatine IL, and Halifax Nova Scotia before retiring in her hometown in Indiana. You may remember seeing … read more.

Rev. Kim’s Meeting with the Chief of Police

In August’s Cross Currents, I shared with you the email I sent to the Hopewell Township Chief of Police, Lance Maloney. The subject of the email was to request a time to meet with him, and any other interested party, about our potential usage … read more.

Rev. Kim Requests Meeting with Chief of Police

I have heard from a number of folks who are wondering where we are in regard to hanging, or having a discussion to hang, a Black Lives Matter banner. As CFA, in coordination with the Right Relations Committee, move forward to plan Listening Circles, so … read more.

A Theology of Relationship


Rev. Kim’s reflections come in two parts. The first was the intended CrossCurrents article to be published here and was written days before the shootings in Orlando, FL. The second piece was posted on Rev. Kim’s personal FaceBook page in response to the … read more.

In the Beginning

Years ago I led a small group ministry on the theme of Creation – the same theme we enter into this April. For an entire month, and then for some, the whole of the congregational year, I asked the congregation to keep a journal … read more.

We Are Because of One Another

As we move further into 2016, our Centennial Year here at UUCWC, it seems obvious to note the great and deep effect this congregation has had on our own lives and families. Here we have made chosen family; our own couplings and our children … read more.

Rev. Kim Offers Opening Prayer for NJ Senate

On January 11th I was honored to spend the afternoon in the NJ State House where I was privileged enough to offer the opening prayer for the Senate Session.

Republicans to my right and Democrats to my left, leather seats and dark suits, and stained glass … read more.

When Hope is Hard to Find

One of my favorite hymns, A Rose in the Winter Time, is also one of the first hymns I learned. It was, in lyric and song, what represented Unitarian Universalism to me: “And I’ll bring you hope, when hope is hard to find. … read more.