Category: President’s Column

Message from the President – Late Summer Reflections

I write as we move into the second half of August…roughly five months since we were all together in worship under the beautiful dome in our sanctuary. I can’t believe it’s been so long. School ended in June and quietly slipped into summer without much of the … read more.

Message from the President

Dear Friends and Members of UU Schenectady,

I am so pleased to report that our Annual Congregation Meeting held on May 17 was a great success! After much thought and planning and the support of several volunteers, we held our first virtual Annual Congregational Meeting. Our … read more.

President’s Message – March 24th

What a surreal whirlwind the last week and a half have been. I hope that everyone is well, has what they need and isn’t going too stir crazy…I think we will be in this boat together (at a safe social distance) for a while. I’ve … read more.

President’s Message – February

As we cross the halfway mark in our church year, we will soon be thinking about next year’s budget. Our third open question this year is: What are the core values that shape our stewardship of money, and how shall we express those values in … read more.

Message from the President – January 14th

As we cross the halfway mark in our church year, we will soon be thinking about next year’s budget. Our third open question this year is: What are the core values that shape our stewardship of money, and how shall we express those values in … read more.

President’s Message

Dear UUSS Members and Friends~

Thank you so much to the 69 people who attended the Fall Congregational Meeting on November 17th. Thank you for your presence, time and attention. Please know that we welcome your questions and input throughout the year. –

As my Thanksgiving Holiday … read more.

President’s Message – October 29th

Dear UUSS Members and Friends,

Autumn is full upon us, which means that it is almost time for our Annual Fall Congregational Meeting! The Fall meeting is an opportunity for the congregation to hear directly from the Board of Trustees about our goals and priorities for … read more.

President’s Message – October 8th

This past Sunday, I was honored to attend and be a part of a World Café style event, hosted by our Strategy Advisory Committee. This was the first of what I hope will be many opportunities for us to come together and explore this year’s … read more.

President’s Message – September 3rd

Dear UUSS Community,

September is like New Year’s for me. Even before I became a teacher, September and the transition from summer to fall have always been filled with eager anticipation. I have the same feeling of eager anticipation as I enter this new church year … read more.

From our President, Mindy Whisenhunt

Justice, compassion, and joy. This has been the shared mission of the congregation while I have served as president. As my presidency comes to a close, I realize those words have become my mantra.  CLICK HERE to read the whole letter!