All are welcome to drop in to UUSS's monthly conversations about a work by a BIPOC author. On January 27th at 6 pm, we'll be discussing The Bone People, by Keri Hulme. This novel won the 1985 Booker Prize; Keri Hulme was the first New Zealander to ever win this prize. For zoom info for … Continue reading Discussion of The Bone People (a novel by Keri Hulme)
Grief is part of being human, and there are so many different reasons to grieve. Winter and worry can increase our feelings of loss. This drop in Grief Group is an opportunity to be in community, to listen, to share if desired, and to give and receive the gift of being heard. Questions? Contact Rev. … Continue reading Grief Group
Whether you wrote 5 postcards or 500 to combat voter suppression, sent 100 or 1,000 texts for reproductive freedom, or painted and placed rocks to encourage our neighbors to vote, the collective actions of our UU congregations demonstrate our commitment to building a democracy rooted in justice and liberation. As we enter this new presidential … Continue reading Celebrate being a 2024 Good Trouble Congregation!
With a new year upon us, chances are good that there will be things to celebrate and occurrences that will challenge our peace of mind. A fundamental element to a spiritual path is self awareness. The Enneagram of Personality is a tool for becoming more aware of when we become stuck in habitual responses and identifying wise alternatives. … Continue reading Enneagram Workshop: Cultivating Awareness
All are invited to come to the church Dining Room for lunch at 12 noon on Thursday, February 6, and then learn about our colonial beginnings from Michael Diana (pictured), Schenectady County Historical Society's Education & Programs Manager. Diana will explore Schenectady’s beginnings, describe the importance of the fur trade to the community, compare a … Continue reading Daytime Alliance to Enjoy Tales of Early Colonial Schenectady
Does your family include someone transgender or non-binary? Or do you want to lean into our UU values and learn more about members of our community? Join us for a discussion of the UU 2024-25 Common Read, Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families. The four-part series will be held Sunday afternoons … Continue reading Discussion of Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families
All are welcome to the UUSS Game Night on Friday, February 14th, from 6 - 8 pm. We'll have ping pong, board games, twister, corn hole, cards and more, and you are welcome to bring a favorite game too! Feel free to bring a finger-food snack to share, if you'd like. Questions? Contact Congregational Life … Continue reading Multigenerational Game Night!
Wintertime in upstate NY is dry and cold and dark, all of which affects our physical, mental, and emotional states in particular ways. How might we bring moisture, light, and warmth into our bodies to support ourselves, especially in times of stress? On Sunday, February 23, from 3:00-4:30 PM, join Melissa MacKinnon for an Adult … Continue reading The New is Ancient: Ayurveda & Yoga for Wintertime Support and Resilience
The BIPOC Book Group will be discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride, on February 24 from 6-7 pm on Zoom! McBride's 2023 novel spans a space between historical fiction and historical mystery, and the NY Times Book Review calls it "a charming, smart, heart-blistering and heart-healing" work. We could all benefit from … Continue reading Discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, a novel by James McBride
Does your family include someone transgender or non-binary? Or do you want to lean into our UU values and learn more about members of our community? Join us for a discussion of the UU 2024-25 Common Read, Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families. The four-part series will be held Sunday afternoons … Continue reading Discussion of Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families
