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. If you are grieving, you are invited to join with Rev. Lynn and others for connection and support for our monthly drop-in Grief … Continue reading Grief Group
The monthly online discussion of literary works by Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) will dive into Afrofuturism with Parable of the Sower. Written by the esteemed author Octavia Butler in 1993, the novel seems ever more prescient in today’s world. Join us for a book discussion on this award-winning novel on September … Continue reading Discussion of Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, September 27th from 10:00 AM until 12 noon. We will discuss : "Humanly Possible: 700 Years of Humanist Thinking, Inquiry and Hope" by Sarah Bakewell, Chapter 3- “Provocateurs and Pagans”, pages 86 to 119. Facilitated by Jim Bray. Books we have read delve into the ideas and … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
The speaker for the September program of the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA) will be Kelly de la Rocha, poet, writer and creator of poemRENOVATION.com. Poet and journalist Kelly de la Rocha dismantled old self-portrait poems during the pandemic lockdown, rearranged them and found a new path forward. The digital daily word puzzle … Continue reading EBWA program: Poem RENOVATION: Pandemic-fueled Exploration Yields Entrepreneurial Inspiration
We are looking forward to the return of our pre-Covid tradition of celebrating our local harvest by enjoying lots of yummy, nutritious, local foods with our community of friends at UUSS after the service this Sunday. There are still some spots to fill on Signup Genius, which can be found at bit.ly/locavorelunch2023. We need a few more … Continue reading Green Sanctuary’s LOCAVORE LUNCH!
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, October 4th from 10:00 AM until 12 noon. We will discuss Humanly Possible: 700 Years of Humanist Thinking, Inquiry and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell, Chapter 4 - “Marvelous Network”, pages 120 to 135. Facilitated by Henry Schott. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Everyone is invited to hear Janet Hutchison, owner of the Open Door Bookstore, speak at the next Women's Alliance luncheon, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at noon. The luncheon and Janet's presentation will be held right in the UUSS Dining Room. Join us for a catered lunch for $25 and learn about the history of the Open Door … Continue reading Learn about 50 Years of the Open Door Bookstore at the next Women’s Alliance Luncheon!
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, October 11th from 10:00 AM until 12 noon. We will discuss: Humanly Possible: 700 Years of Humanist Thinking, Inquiry and Hope by Sarah Bakewell, Chapter 5 - “Human Stuff”, pages 136 to 162. Facilitated by Michael Seaman. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
The annual UU Weekend at Silver Bay is a gathering of Unitarian Universalists and friends from all over the Upstate New York area. On October 13-15 of this year, UUs and friends will come together to enjoy brilliant fall foliage on beautiful Lake George, while participating in workshops, lectures, hikes, solitary activities, kayaking, disc golf, … Continue reading 30th Annual UU Weekend at Silver Bay on Lake George
Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions, to be held in the Emerson Room, or maybe outside if the weather allows. This will be a time of connection through guided meditative … Continue reading Mid-Day Meditation Tuesdays
