On Friday November 14th, in addition to ping pong, board games, cards and snacks, we’ll also have yarn, beads, drawing supplies, and more, making it aGames & Art In Community Night! You are welcome to bring a favorite game or craft of your own. We’ll provide cider and some munchies, and if you’d like to … Continue reading UU Community Night with Games, Art, Snacks and You!
Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation, walking/moving meditation and a short, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in … Continue reading Mid-Week Meditation
The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is hosting an online Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. The links are here: Join at 1:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/3LKHwnz Join at 7:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/4nyQtxz
“Communication for Connection”—November 20, 6:30-9pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Wendy Miller, Mediator and conflict coach Long-time EBWA member Wendy Miller will speak to us about Non-Violent Communication, the brainchild of Marshall B. Rosenberg. According to Wendy, “Rosenberg was curious about what fuels conflict and how it might be addressed differently. The approach he developed … Continue reading EBWA Program for November: Communication for Connection
The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is hosting an online Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. The links are here: Join at 1:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/3LKHwnz Join at 7:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/4nyQtxz
BIPOC Authors Book Group Discussion In November the BIPOC Authors Book Group reads a book that is part indigenous myth, part history, and part memoir in The Way to Rainy Mountain by M. Scott Momaday, 1976 – 88 pages. Join us for the discussion of the book on Tuesday, November 25, online at 6 pm. … Continue reading Discussion of The Way to Rainy Mountain by M. Scott Momaday
All are invited to help decorate for winter holidays! John Harpis will coordinate hanging wreaths, decorating mantles, and setting up Christmas trees. Questions? Contact Church Administrator Lillian Johnson at info at uuschenectady dot org
Last December, UUSS members and friends packed 93 Holiday Stockings for children in Schenectady. This December, the need is so much greater. We can't fix grocery prices or the national SNAP mess, but we UU's can help make Christmas and Hanukkah a little happier for local families in need. Can we collect enough small toys, … Continue reading Help Stuff Stockings on Dec. 4th
Stick around after the worship service on Sunday, December 14th, for the UUSS Holiday Hangout! We’ll have hot cider, sweet & savory snacks, carol singing around the piano, and a variety of holiday themed crafts. There will also be an opportunity to create your own wreath! (with a suggested donation to cover the cost of … Continue reading Holiday Hangout (Crafts, Caroling, Cider & Snacks)
Come for the annual UUSS Christmas Eve service, led by UUSS co-ministers Rev. Wendy Bartel and Rev. Lynn Gardner, and UUSS music director Maria Elmer. UUSS worship services are held in-person in the Great Hall, and also online. To join in the worship service online via Zoom, click HERE on Sunday morning. UUSS building mask … Continue reading Born Astonished
