The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
Growing in mind and spirit, We act together as a beacon for justice and love: Transforming self and world.
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  • Visitors Welcome!
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  • About USR
    • Our Beliefs
      • Our Community Covenant
      • Our Vision Statement
      • Anti-Racism Statement
      • Environmental Justice Statement of Conscience
      • Welcoming Congregation Statement
    • Greeting from the Minister
    • President’s Greeting
    • USR Board
    • Our Governance Structure – The Circles
      • Reorganization FAQS
    • Our Facilities
    • USR Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and Policies
  • This Sunday at USR
  • Religious Education
    • Our Adult Religious Education Programs
    • Covenant Groups
    • Zen Meditation
  • Social Justice
    • Social Justice Actions & Events
    • Environmental Justice
      • Environmental Justice Statement of Conscience
    • Racial Justice
      • Racial Justice Events and Activities
      • Commitment to Anti-Racism
      • Black Lives Matter
      • Citizens for Swimming
      • NJ Underground Railroad: A USR Racial Justice Initiative
      • Racial Justice Resources
    • Reproductive Justice
      • Advocacy Resources for Reproductive Justice
      • Coalition Letter
    • LGBTQ+
    • Immigrant Action
    • Affiliated Groups
      • UUFaithActionNJ – Grassroots Social Justice Advocacy
    • Share the Plate, Share the Porch
  • Get Involved!
    • The Work of USR – Circles
      • Welcoming & Participation
      • Congregational Connections
      • Spiritual Development
      • Wider World
      • Asset Management
      • Governance & Well-Being
    • Citizens for Swimming
    • Aging & Disability
    • Helpful Links
      • Links to Local Sites
      • Links to Volunteer Opportunities
      • Social Action Links
      • Special Events/Classes at USR
      • Shopping Online
  • Calendar
    • Full Montlhly Calendar
    • Society Cafe Concert Series
    • Cottage Place Gallery

USR Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and Policies

USR 1896 Articles of Incorporation (transcript)

Certificate of Incorporation (photostat)

USR By-Laws, as amended May 18, 2025


USR Policies:
Safe Congregation Policy 2019
USR Alcohol Policy & Procedures
Funds Collection Policy
Use of Society Facilities

Endowment Fund Income Policy
USR Authorized Signers Policy
USR Gift Policy 2024
USR Social Media Policy
USR Hiring Policy
Policy Regarding Board Members Serving on Committees
USR Virtual Behavior Guidelines
Finance Committee Charter


Reporting an accident at USR:
USR Accident Report Form
USR Accident Witness Statement
USR Accident Report Procedures
USR Gift Policy

  • Unitarian Society of Ridgewood

    113 Cottage Place
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Phone 201-444-6225

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Contact us at  113cottage@gmail.com

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  • A Unitarian Universalist Congregation
  • This Society is an anti-racist congregation committed to reflecting this commitment in the life and culture of the entire organization. Adopted May, 2002.
  • This Society affirms an ongoing commitment to environmental justice, and to preserving, protecting and defending the Environment for all. Our Statement of Conscience was adopted on June 9, 2019.
  • A Safe Congregation

    A Safe Congregation
  • A Welcoming Congregation

    A Welcoming Congregation
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