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Daytime Alliance September program: Gather with Friends & Rediscover a Fascinating Part of NY History

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

All are invited to join the Daytime Alliance in the church Dining Room on Thursday, September 12, at noon for a delicious lunch from Gershon's followed by a talk by Nancy Papish on "The Erie Canal Celebrates 200 Years." President Thomas Jefferson had said it couldn’t be done and denied any federal aid for the ambitious project. … Continue reading Daytime Alliance September program: Gather with Friends & Rediscover a Fascinating Part of NY History

Parenting Circle

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Is the job of parenting feeling overwhelming at the moment? Or are you joyous about the return of the school year? Do you have insights, advice, or just wanna chat about what it means to be parenting in the 21st century? Join us for Parenting Circle, where we lend an ear, gain some wisdom, and … Continue reading Parenting Circle

In-Gathering Worship Service, with annual water in-gathering ritual!

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

This Sunday is the annual In-Gathering service that will include a gathering of waters ritual. Please consider collecting some water over the summer, from your home, a visit to friends or family, your work space, a school, a local pond or river, a hospital room, a rainstorm, or any other water source that represents your … Continue reading In-Gathering Worship Service, with annual water in-gathering ritual!

In-Gathering Potluck Picnic!

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

All are welcome to stay after the worship service for a potluck picnic! Bring a favorite potluck item to share; main dishes, sides, salads or desserts are all excellent choices, and it’s great if a dish can serve at least 8. Also, please attach a list of ingredients to be welcoming to people with a … Continue reading In-Gathering Potluck Picnic!

Philosophy Group Discussion

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The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online on Wednesday, September 18th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, truth, reality, reason, ethics, and government. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. To obtain a list of books we … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion

Philosophy Group Discussion

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The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online on Wednesday, September 25 from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Dave Lambert will facilitate a discussion of chapters 5 - 8 of The Outlaw John Locke & why liberalism is worth fighting for, by John MacBeath Watkins Books we have read delve into the ideas and the … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion

EBWA September program: My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

“My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran”—September 26, 7-9pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Elahe Gol Pari, Multimedia Cross-Cultural Documentarian Elahe Gol Pari is a native of Iran and a U.S. citizen the Capital Region.  She will share her experiences and observations from two significant revolutions in Iran. One took place during her childhood in … Continue reading EBWA September program: My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran

UU Climate Justice Revival: Programs and Facilitated Reimagining Conversations

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

We will join with several hundred other UU congregations in this historic moment! Sat. Sep 28th, 9:00-1:30 & Sun. Sep 29, 10:30 worship then Advocacy Hour “The UU Climate Justice Revival is about more than just “climate!” Climate justice is racial justice, is gender justice, is disability justice, immigration justice, LGBTQIA+ justice, economic justice, mental … Continue reading UU Climate Justice Revival: Programs and Facilitated Reimagining Conversations

UU Climate Justice Revival: Worship & Advocacy Hour

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

We will join with several hundred other UU congregations in this historic moment! Sat. Sep 28th, 9:00-1:30 & Sun. Sep 29, 10:30 worship then Advocacy Hour “The UU Climate Justice Revival is about more than just “climate!” Climate justice is racial justice, is gender justice, is disability justice, immigration justice, LGBTQIA+ justice, economic justice, mental … Continue reading UU Climate Justice Revival: Worship & Advocacy Hour

Discussion of books by BIPOC authors – this month: In the Time of Butterflies

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BIPOC Book Group - Monday, September 30, at 6 pm (Online) Join us on Monday, September 30, at 6 pm for a discussion of "In the Time of Butterflies," by Julia Alvarez. Contact UUSS Congregational Life Coordinator Kristin Cleveland for the Zoom information. Looking ahead, the book for October is Negroland, by Margo Jefferson (2015). … Continue reading Discussion of books by BIPOC authors – this month: In the Time of Butterflies