This past weekend we had the honor of offering the Charge to the Congregation at the installation service for the Plattsburgh congregation and the Rev. Nicoline Guerrier. They have worked … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – October 4th
As part of our mission-centered policy-based governance, each year the new Board of Trustees has a retreat to consider the year to come. They work on getting to know one … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – Sept. 27th
There are some rituals that often move us to tears including weddings, child dedications, ordinations, and installations. All of these ceremonies include covenants: promises that people make to one another, … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – Sept. 20th
It was a busy weekend at UUSS! After lots of activities on Saturday, it was good to hear the choir rehearsing as we prepared for worship, and then to see … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – Sept. 13th
The Rev. Kathleen McTigue wrote that we gather in community for worship, “to remind one another to rest for a moment on the forming edge of our lives, to resist … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – Sept 6th
Hello UUSS, This is the beginning of our sixth year serving as your Co-ministers! We are so grateful to have had a bit of time of vacation to rest a … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – August 30th
We will celebrate the new church year on Sunday Sep. 18. Stay tuned for details on what that celebration will look like. In the meantime, collect a small water sample … Continue reading Annual In-gathering Service: Water Communion September 18th
Our Co-ministers Rev. Wendy Bartel and Rev. Lynn Gardner are on study leave this week focused on faith development, spiritual deepening, continuing education, worship research and writing, and many, many … Continue reading Co-Ministers Colloquy – August 23rd
Our Co-ministers, the Rev. Lynn Gardner and the Rev. Wendy Bartel are on study leave. As the UUA describes it, “In recognition that Ministers need extended time away from the … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – Aug. 16th
Ministry Days and General Assembly were wonderful and also surreal. This was our first plane adventure since March 1, 2020; our first time hugging lots of people whom we’ve not … Continue reading Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – June 28th
