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)
The fall Getting To Know UU program will be held on Oct. 20th, Oct. 27th, and Nov. 3rd, after the worship services. in the 10/20 session, which runs noon - 2 pm, UUSS Co-Ministers Rev. Wendy Bartel & Rev. Lynn Gardner will share information about UU theologies and worship, as well as about themselves. (lunch … Continue reading Getting To Know UU
Join us on Monday, October 28, at 6 pm for a discussion of "Negroland," by Margo Jefferson. This discussion will be held online, and is hosted by the BIPOC Authors Book Group. Participation is open to all, whether or not you have read the book. Contact UUSS Congregational Life Coordinator Kristin Cleveland at clc at … Continue reading Discussion of Margo Jefferson’s book “Negroland”
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
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, October 30th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. This week we continue our exploration of John MacBeath Watkins' The Outlaw John Locke & why liberalism is worth fighting for. (Specific chapters noted below). Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about … 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
