Have you felt any change this week?

The days are (a little) longer, the air is (sometimes) warmer, and bright yellow forsythia, meadows of blue-violet scilla, and so many bulbs are beginning to bloom. On a walk this morning, we saw our first flowering plum of the year, a harbinger of hope with soft pink blossoms.

And, there is a lot that is blooming at UUSS, too!

This Sunday, UUSS will gather for worship and a workshop with Unitarian Universalists from congregations in Albany, Glens Falls, Kingston, and Saratoga Springs. We are so grateful to our colleagues, Rev. Cathy Rion-Starr from Side With Love, and Rev. Lyn Cox from the Central East Region staff who will be with us for this special Sunday.

And, in just a short while, on May 2, we have the MayFest CommUUnity Celebration!! Please see the announcements below. We need lots of volunteers and help with spreading the word. Can’t be with us that day? We can still use your help! Stop by the table on Sunday or click on the volunteer link and let us know.

With all the planning and preparation, we also know that it is important to pause… to enjoy the flowers and sunshine; to check in on folks who are ill, or grieving, or recovering from surgery; to contact our elected officials and keep learning how to resist fascism and protect those who are most at risk from unconstitutional and immoral attacks. (That’s why we had a spectacular Seed Feast last week and why there will be a workshop this Sunday!)

It’s so important to be part of a community and congregation that values both pluralism and interdependence, that leans into justice and equity, that practices generosity and welcomes transformation! We hope to see you soon!

 

With love at the center,

Rev. Lynn and Rev. Wendy