UUSS co-ministers Rev. Wendy Bartel and Rev. Lynn Gardner will lead the annual UU water ceremony ritual to mark the coming together of all of UUSS as we begin a new church year. Bring a small container of water that represents a special place, literal or figurative, that you've been over the summer, so that … Continue reading Water Ingathering Worship Service
All are welcome to the potluck picnic that begins right after the Ingathering worship service. We'll have tables in the dining room and on the patio, and games for all ages to enjoy. Please bring a dish to share, and look for the volunteer signup sheet in the next issue of Circuits. Questions? Contact Linda … Continue reading Ingathering All Congregation Picnic
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, September 20th from 10:00 AM until 12 noon. We will discuss : "Humanly Possible: 700 Years of Humanist Thinking, Inquiry and Hope," by Sarah Bakewell, Chapter 2- “Raising Ships”, pages 55 to 85. Facilitated by Jose Sainz Tejero. Books we have read delve into the ideas and … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
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!
