This past week in a historic vote in New Jersey, the state Assembly voted 42-33 to approve gay marriage. The state Senate also approved the same measure, but Gov. Chris Christie promised to veto the measure as soon as it hit his desk - and he did late Friday.

His decision has come under criticism and some elected officials have said they will work to override the governor's veto - though it is not clear if there will be enough votes to do so.

In light of what's happened, there will be a rally for marriage equality on Tuesday night at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Montclair at 67 Church Street.

Join Senior Minister, Rev. Charlie Ortman, along with Associate Minister Rev. Judy Tomlinson, members of our Board of Trustees, the congregation and the wider community, on Feb. 21 at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary to both celebrate the passage of the Marriage Equality Bill in the State Legislature and to protest Gov. Chris Christie’s veto of it.

Congregation members say they are thrilled with the legislative steps towards justice for all and we will not be deterred from that goal by the Governor’s veto or any other obstacle that stands in the way of ridding society of legalized discrimination.

If you have any questions, the office staff will be available to assist you on Tuesday morning. They can be reached at (973) 744-6276 or uumontclair@verizon.net.