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
Online only. We are giving all our Staff and Volunteers an unexpected gift of a Sunday off or to just attend and receive the beautiful message created and offered by UUA President, Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt. The buildings will be closed that day. Perhaps you might gather with friends in the congregation or with visiting … Continue reading Seeds for the New Year
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, January 3rd 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. NEW BOOK! PULITZER PRISE WINNG AUTHOR! - JON MEACHAM - … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, January 10th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. This week we will discuss a timely new book by Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham, The Soul of America - A Battle for Our Better Angels. We'll explore Chapter 1, The Confidence of the Whole People pgs. 23 … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
