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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation\, walking/moving meditation and a short\, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. \nAll are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). These are drop-in sessions\, so no registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/mid-week-meditation/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
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SUMMARY:EBWA's October Program: Vampires! An exploration with Professor Kristin Bidoshi
DESCRIPTION:“Vampires”—October 30\, 6:30-9pm\, in the church dining room \nSpeaker: Kristin Bidoshi\, Professor of Russian\, Director of Russian and East European Studies\nat Union College. \nProfessor Bidoshi has long been interested in how the vampire is a reflection of cultural fears and desires—from nineteenth century East European tales to postwar American science fiction and beyond.” At our upcoming meeting\, she will trace how the image of the vampire has transformed from a terrifying Eastern European peasant belief to a polished American icon—revealing not just its story\, but also the changing fears that shape our society. — All who identify as women are invited to come to EBWA (the Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance) to hear about this fascinating subject. \nWe will serve coffee\, tea\, and dessert before the program.  We urge you to arrive by 6:30 pm for time to socialize before the program begins at 7 pm. Following the presentation\, there will be time for questions. Networking (when each person may share something of interest with the group) will begin around 8:15\, and the meeting will end no later than 9 pm. \nWhile reservations are not required\, in order to have some idea of how many people to expect\, it would be helpful if you would email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr3@gmail.com  by Tuesday\, October 28\, to let her know you are coming.  (If you forget to do this\, we urge you to come anyway!) \nAs a reminder\, in order for us to be able to pay our speakers an honorarium\, we need your help.  Please consider subscribing by bringing a $30 check made out to EBWA to the upcoming meeting (or contact Carol Furman at cfurm13@gmail.com to learn where to send your check).  Those who have subscribed may attend the in-person meetings for free.  All others will be asked to contribute $5 toward our costs\, at the door. \nTo see the full calendar of EBWA programs for 2025-2026\, click HERE. \nLooking ahead: Our November 20 th program will feature Wendy Miller\, mediator and conflict\ncoach\, speaking about “Communication for Connection.”
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/ebwas-october-program-vampires-an-exploration-with-professor-kristin-bidoshi/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T000039
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation\, walking/moving meditation and a short\, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. \nAll are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). These are drop-in sessions\, so no registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/mid-week-meditation/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T000039
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation\, walking/moving meditation and a short\, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. \nAll are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). These are drop-in sessions\, so no registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/mid-week-meditation/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
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SUMMARY:Locavore Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This is our annual celebration of the harvest\, where we enjoy delicious local foods and celebrate our congregation’s dedication to the Earth. All are welcome! Free-will donations benefit UU Schenectady. \nVolunteers always deeply appreciated – bring a dish\, cook\, or help us set up or clean up! You can use our online sign-up
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/locavore-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Green Sanctuary,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
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SUMMARY:Grief Group
DESCRIPTION: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 something else\, you are welcome. There is a place for you. Join with Rev. Lynn and others for a time of care and mutual support. \nQuestions? Contact info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/grief-group-13/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000
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SUMMARY:Ingathering Water Communion: Get on Board! Then stay for the All Congregation Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Join UUSS for the annual Unitarian Universalist Ingathering/Water Communion worship service. \nAfter the service\, all are welcome to stay for a potluck picnic. We’ll have tables in the dining room and on the patio\, and lawn games as weather permits. \nDetails:  \nWe’re going to have our annual Ingathering on the second Sunday of September\, Sept 14th. We will celebrate our community and the beginning of a new church year together\, including a Water Communion. \nEveryone is invited to bring a small bit of water from someplace that symbolizes your summer-perhaps a local pond\, a swimming pool\, the ocean\, your own faucet or hose. We will co-mingle the precious water that we collect\, honor the water for its nourishment\, and then purify and prepare the gathered waters to be used in other rituals throughout the year. \nAfter this multigenerational service celebrating Unitarian Universalism and our religious community\, we’ll have a shared meal. Bring a potluck dish to serve 8-12 people and a card with the ingredients as we have several folks with food allergies\, needs\, as well as preferences. We look forward to seeing you and to meeting some of you who have started attending this summer! -Rev. Lynn and Rev. Wendy
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/annual-uuss-water-ingathering-worship-service-picnic/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T133000
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SUMMARY:Summer Potluck & Games!
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to stay after the worship service for a potluck and games party! \nWe’ll have the ping pong table available\, board games\, card games\, twister and more\, and you are welcome to bring a favorite game too! \nWe’ll provide drinks and watermelon. Please bring a potluck item to share. Questions? Contact Kristin Cleveland\, info at uuschenectady dot org.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/summer-potluck-games/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to the Albany Pine Bush (EBWA's June program)
DESCRIPTION:presenter: Jackie Citriniti\, Lead Educator\, Albany Pine Bush Preserve\, and member of UUSS\n(Bring your own bag supper and lawn chair for an informal picnic after the tour.) \nJoin us on June 12th at 5 pm for a visit to the Albany Pine Bush\, one of the best remaining examples of an inland pine barrens environment in the world. Jackie Citriniti will lead us on a tour of the exhibits inside the Discovery Center and then\, weather permitting\, on a short walk around the accessible loop in the Preserve or to the overlook. We will then gather for a brown bag supper and networking\, either inside the building or outside on our lawn chairs. \nPlease note: The program will be held rain or shine! \nJackie has been an enthusiastic environmental educator for more than 30 years. She has worked at the Albany Pine Bush for the past 18 years and has also worked at Five Rivers in Delmar and Moreau State Park. — All who identify as women are welcome to join us as we visit this unique education center and explore the Preserve. \nThe Pine Bush Preserve is located at 195 New Karner Road\, Albany. While there is ample parking\, if you would like to carpool\, please inform Peg Reich at pegreich1@gmail.com or 518-530-2111 by noon on June 12 th. We will meet in the church parking lot at 4:15 and leave no later than 4:30. \nThere is no charge for this program for EBWA sponsors; we will collect $5 from all others who attend. \nWe are working on the programs for the 2025-26 church year\, and will post the list in September.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/field-trip-to-the-albany-pine-bush/
LOCATION:Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center\, 195 New Karner Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
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SUMMARY:Sundae Sunday
DESCRIPTION:During the worship service on Sunday June 1st\, UUSS will welcome new members into the congregation and honor the bridging of high school seniors as they transition to adulthood. Everyone is invited to stay after the service to celebrate together with a Sundae Sunday Ice Cream Social! \nTo help out with scooping ice cream or doing a bit of clean up\, click HERE to sign up. If questions\, email info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/sundae-sunday-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T000039
CREATED:20250505T152856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T153140Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Group
DESCRIPTION: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\, are grieving all that is going on in our country and world\, or something else\, you are welcome. There is a place for you. Join with Rev. Lynn and others for a time of care and mutual support.  If questions\, call (518)374-4446 or email info at uuschenectady dot org.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/grief-group-12/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T000039
CREATED:20250429T204656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T204656Z
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SUMMARY:EBWA Presents "100 Things to Do in Albany Before you Die"
DESCRIPTION:The Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance (EBWA)’s May gathering features local author and photographer Sandra Foyt speaking on: \n“100 Things to Do in Albany Before you Die” \nMay 15\, 6:30-9pm\, in the church dining room \nWhat’s your favorite attraction in and around Albany? Join local author Sandra Foyt as she discusses her new guidebook\, 100 Things To Do In Albany Before You Die. Sandra will talk about bucket-list must-dos\, insider tips\, and hidden gems. Come prepared to play a fun game with a regional twist\, and to see her award-winning photography of local sites. Sandra is a travel photographer\, freelancer\, and content media producer. She also runs AlbanyTraveler.com\, a local travel blog\, and co-publishes GetawayMavens.com\, the romantic getaways guide.— All who identify as women are invited to join us for this intriguing program! \nRefreshments and time to socialize provided at 6:30. Program starts at 7. Questions and networking after the program. Please email Gabrielle Reals by Tuesday\, May 13\, to RSVP. Free for EBWA sponsors\, $5 at the door for others (walk-ins are welcome!) \nLooking ahead: On June 12 we will take a field trip to the Pine Bush Discovery Center. Details will appear in the June Circuits.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/ebwa-presents-100-things-to-do-in-albany-before-you-die/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T000039
CREATED:20250429T204250Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Justice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Practice Advocacy at the Storytelling for Justice Workshop! \nOn Sunday\, May 4th from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.\, join the Green Sanctuary Team and the Social Justice Action Team in the Dining Room for a Storytelling for Justice workshop! \nIn these challenging times\, our stories are our power\, and everyone has a story to tell! From healthcare to human rights\, climate to democracy\, a compelling story makes all forms of advocacy more effective\, whether we’re talking with our community or our legislators. \nAt this workshop\, you’ll hear stories and tips and get the chance to practice telling your own story. We’ll also share about how to get involved with upcoming federal and state social and environmental justice actions. Light refreshments will also be provided! \nIf you would like to participate in Beyond Plastic’s rally and advocacy day on May 7\, go to beyondplastics.org for an excellent description of the day and the bill they are endorsing\, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. \n~Catherine Miller and Paula Shaw\, co-chairs of the Green Sanctuary Team
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/storytelling-for-justice-workshop/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Green Sanctuary,Upcoming Event
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