Grief is our human response to loss, and losses can result from so many different things: a death, a change in employment, a relationship, a move, a diagnosis, an accident, and more. All of this can be complicated even more at holidays and during the winter. If you are grieving, you are invited to join with Rev. … Continue reading Grief Group
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, December 6th from 9:45 am until 12 noon. We will discuss: Humanly Possible: 700 Years of Humanist Thinking, Inquiry and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell, Chapter 12- “The Place to be Happy”, pages 342 to 368. Facilitated by Garielle Reals. NEW BOOK! TIMELY! PULITZER PRISE WINNG AUTHOR! JON … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Last December the Daytime Alliance filled and donated 50 holiday stockings for local children in need. Can we increase that to 75 stockings this year?? Yes, with your help, we are sure we can! We will provide 75 cute stockings. We need items to stuff in the stockings plus people to do the actual stuffing as part … Continue reading Daytime Alliance Lunch & Stocking Stuffing
On Sunday December 10th, hang out with UUSS after the service for some holiday fun! Sing carols and other holiday songs around the piano and then head to the dining room to create a wreath and other decorations and gifts while snacking on seasonal refreshments.
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, December 13th from 10:30 am until 12 noon. We will discuss : "Humanly Possible: 700 Years of Humanist Thinking, Inquiry and Hope" Sarah Bakewell, The Review of the book, Facilitated by Bob Boska. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
From Baseball to Broadcasting, featuring Wanda Fischer, Host of WAMC's Hudson River Sampler When the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA) Steering committee contacts prospective speakers each spring for the following year, we usually have particular topics in mind. Sometimes a speaker wants to talk about something different, and often we agree to the … Continue reading From Baseball to Broadcasting: EBWA program for December
The UUSS LGBTQ group will have its next meeting on December 15, 2023 from 7pm to 8:30pm. Those who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to join us in the Emerson room or on Zoom. (For zoom link or other info, contact the UUSS Congregational Life Coordinator at clc@uuschenectady.org). Guest speaker Ellie von Wellsheim, from The … Continue reading UUSS LGBTQ Group
For the busy month of December, we are reading Call Us What We Carry (2021), a book of poetry by Amanda Gorman, the first ever National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. Join us to share thoughts on your favorite poem! We welcome all newcomers to the book read and discussion. If you'd like … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion of Call Us What We Carry
Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev Wendy Bartel, Maria Elmer, and lots of helpers! We share a version of the ancient Christmas story of the birth of Jesus. Please bring new warm hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves to donate to local kids and teens at Northern Rivers. Kids who aren't otherwise in the pageant are invited to … Continue reading Christmas Pageant
Evening Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Rev. Wendy Bartel, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Maria Elmer The choir will sing. Those gathered will sing. We'll explore why the ancient story of Christmas is still relevant. We will sit in the dark together and then pass the light. Karlinda Caldicott and Norm Thibodeau will offer their musical gifts, … Continue reading Passing the Light
