In 1897, a small group of folks founded the Hackensack Unitarian Congregational Church. By 1956, the congregation had outgrown its walls and moved to Paramus, changing its name to Central Unitarian Church (CUC) and reaching out to the liberal religious community in Bergen County. In 2022, the congregation decided it was once again time to move to better meet the needs of congregational life in the 21st century, which are significantly different than those during most of CUC’s history. In August 2023, Central Unitarian Church moved to a temporary location in Westwood, NJ, while our new permanent building in the same area is under construction. Read more on our website.