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Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady

1221 Wendell Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12308

518-374-4446

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  • Sing Out for Peace & Justice!

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

    On Sunday, February 1, anyone who loves to sing is invited to raise their spirits by singing Songs of Peace and Justice together from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in the UUSS Great Hall. The event is free and open to all, though free will donations are welcome to support ongoing work for peace and justice. Attendees … Continue reading Sing Out for Peace & Justice!

  • Open Questions Event

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

    Please consider attending our second Open Questions Event, where members and friends of UUSS can listen and discuss two important questions from the Board of Trustees. This event is kid-friendly and designed to allow you to participate in a variety of ways. It also accommodates those with a busy schedule, who may only be able … Continue reading Open Questions Event

  • Come Join UUSS in Games, Art-making & Community Time!

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

    Folks of all ages are invited to come to the UUSS dining room anytime between 5:30 - 8:30 pm to socialize and create joy in community! We’ll set up the ping pong table and put out board games, card games, twister and corn hole, and also a range of coloring sheets, markers, crayons, pipe cleaners, … Continue reading Come Join UUSS in Games, Art-making & Community Time!

  • Discussion of Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

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    The BIPOC Authors Book Group online discussion this month will be on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6 pm. We read Black Buck, by Mateo Askaripour, which was written in 2021. This 'crackling' contemporary novel by Jamaican Iranian author Askaripour is 388 pages. For Zoom info contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org.

  • Grief Group

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

    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

  • EBWA Program for February: The NYS Abortion Landscape Since the Dobbs Decision

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    Speaker: Cassandra Klewicki, Reproductive Justice Advocate At the upcoming program of the Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance (EBWA), Cassandra Klewicki will discuss the current abortion landscape in the United States, including how access has shifted since the fall of Roe v. Wade, what these changes mean for patients and providers, and how New York … Continue reading EBWA Program for February: The NYS Abortion Landscape Since the Dobbs Decision

  • Meet the Moment Part 2

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

    We are doing some really important work. Even if you missed the session on Jan. 18, come join us in the Dining Room! We will be having a very important conversation about how our UU values can help meet the needs and lean into the opportunities of this moment! Sara Meixner and Dan Leonard are … Continue reading Meet the Moment Part 2

  • No Kings Signs & Songs

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

    The next No Kings protests will be Saturday, March 28th. There will be an event in Schenectady and Albany. While we wait for our Side with Love hats to arrive from the UUA Bookstore, we're organizing other opportunities, too! Join with others at UUSS as we make signs and share some songs and chants. We'll … Continue reading No Kings Signs & Songs

  • Daytime Alliance Luncheon with guest speaker from Refugee & Immigrant Services

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

    Since 2007, RISSE -- Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus -- has been helping refugees in Albany find housing, jobs, education and other services so that they can thrive here in their new home. On Thursday, March 5, come hear how the current political and economic environment is affecting these vital programs from RISSE Executive … Continue reading Daytime Alliance Luncheon with guest speaker from Refugee & Immigrant Services

  • Buildings and Grounds Team Work Party

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

    B&G work party! Join us Saturday March 7, 10am to Noon. Tasks may include sanding/painting, so dress accordingly. If the weather is OK, we might trim a few broken branches from the trees out front. Please click here to RSVP. Thanks! Randy Jennings, your Buildings & Grounds Chair