The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:00 am until 12 noon. This week Jim Bray will be facilitating discussion of Chapters 9 - 11 of The Outlaw John Locke & Why Liberalism is Worth Fighting For Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group (online)
No matter what our age is, we all have questions about the end of life. All are invited to join the Daytime Alliance at noon on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the church Dining Room for a catered lunch and a factual presentation on end of life choices by Eleanor Aronstein. Eleanor Is an upbeat speaker who … Continue reading Daytime Alliance Luncheon: Eleanor Aronstein speaking on “Exit Choices: End of Life Decisions”
Gather with friends from UUSS to watch a movie together and then discuss the spiritual and theological themes that arise from that movie. We'll meet in the Emerson Room -- just follow the smell of the popcorn!! On 10/4 we'll watch The Hunger Games.
Sharing Circles 1st Sunday of the month, 12-1:00 pm. Join in for an informal yet hopefully deeply meaningful and connective time of sharing with others. These gatherings will include time and space for reflection, sharing, and deep listening with questions focused on our monthly theme. Light snacks will be provided (you are also welcome to bring a … Continue reading Sharing Circles
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, October 9 th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Michael Seaman will facilitate a conversation on the following chapters of The Outlaw John Locke & why liberalism is worth fighting for: Chapter 12 – The End of History Chapter 13 – Burning the Book Sellers: Religious freedom and … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
On the 2nd Friday of October, December, February, April & June, gather at UUSS to play board games or ping pong and corn hole toss, or just to watch and enjoy conversation! All are welcome to these fun connection events. Feel free to bring snacks -- simple finger foods are best, so that we don't … Continue reading Game Night!
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. This week, Bob Bosca facilitates a discussion of Chapters 16 & 17 of The Outlaw John Locke & why liberalism is worth fighting for, by John MacBeath Watkins. Books we read delve into the ideas and the written … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for a shared, in-person, meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well … Continue reading Mid-Day Meditations
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, October 23 rd from 10:00 am until 12 noon, when we'll discuss Chapters 18-30 of John MacBeath Watkins' book The Outlaw John Locke & why liberalism is worth fighting for. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, truth, … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
New York UU Justice (NYUUJ) will be holding a Justice Convocation to unite UUs across the state on November 16th at the Albany Unitarian Universalist and online, for a day of education, fellowship, and justice work. They will be featuring speakers from partner organizations in their four focus areas of housing justice, environmental justice, medical … Continue reading NYUUJ Justice Convocation (w/ UUSS Social Justice Team)
Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for a shared, in-person, meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well … Continue reading Mid-Day Meditations
The Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance's (EBWA's) program for October is “No More Monsters,” presented by Rayn Boncie, CEO/Founder of Things of My Very Own, on Thursday October 24th, 6:30-9pm in the UUSS dining room. All who identify as women are invited to come hear about Things of My Very Own, a non-profit organization … Continue reading Things of My Very Own founder Rayn Boncie presents “No More Monsters” (EBWA’s October program)
Gather for a circle facilitated by Patti Two Ravens Gile. We will raise and ground our collective energy with drumming, singing, and a simple circle dance. Hand drums and rattles welcome. Patti is Metis (Native (Mohawk-Abenaki)/European) and follows an Earth-centered, and heart centered spiritual path. All are welcome. Questions? contact Rev. Wendy or Rev. Lynn
Grief is a human response to loss, and includes a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, overwhelm or numbness, denial, guilt, and despair. If you are grieving, you aren't alone. If you have experienced a loss, whether it be a relationship. a job, a health change/diagnosis, a death, a loss of identity or meaning, or … Continue reading Grief Group
Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for a shared, in-person, meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well … Continue reading Mid-Day Meditations
Do you like watching movies? Talking about movies? Eating popcorn while watching and talking about movies? Then Popcorn Theology is the place for you! Join HB Steadham, UUSS Director of Lifespan Religious Education, for this Adult Faith Development program in which we watch amazing movies and have fantastic discussions about faith and ethics. If childcare … Continue reading Popcorn Theology
Join in for an informal yet hopefully deeply meaningful and connective time of sharing with others. These gatherings include time and space for reflection, sharing, and deep listening with questions focused on our monthly theme, which for November is Living our UU Values. Light snacks will be provided (you are also welcome to bring a … Continue reading Sharing Circles
Join members of Schenectady Clergy Against Hate in a time of grounding, centering, prayer, and music as we prepare for the election. This multifaith and multicultural event will be hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave., Schenectady. Street parking is available. Please be considerate of our neighbors. Masks are welcome though … Continue reading Pre-election Vigil
