A Celebration of the Life of Mike Hamelink, Drew and Crys Hamelink's son will be held in the UUSS Great Hall on Saturday, May 20th at 1:30pm.
We know it's only February, but please make a note that this year's spring Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday May 21st at 12pm. We will be voting on items including the budget and new board members, so we need everyone to plan on attending! Watch for more information in the coming months. -- UUSS Board … Continue reading May Congregational Meeting
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 and discuss. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or get on our contact list, please email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com. Join us on zoom to … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
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 Spring sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well as quiet, reflective meditation.
The Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA) program for this May is "Planned Parenthood and the Local Fight for Sexual and Reproductive Freedom," with Nicole Margiasso-Tran, Director of Organizing, Planned Parenthood of Greater NY Action Fund, as the presenter. Nicole will discuss what the local state of play is regarding sexual and reproductive health … Continue reading EBWA Speaker for May’s program: Nicole Margiasso-Tran, of Planned Parenthood
Books that the Philosophy Group has 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 and discuss. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or get on our contact list, please email Gabrielle Reals … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
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 Spring sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well as quiet, reflective meditation.
On Saturday, June 3rd, picnic with us and then take an hour walk, led by resident geologist George Shaw, on gravel or paved paths to view the stream and springs at Saratoga Springs State Park. Bring your own lunch and water bottle, with optional fruit and/or cookies to share. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Outing – a geology walk at Saratoga Spa State Park
This Sunday, join the Coffee, Crullers and Conversation group in the Fireplace Room at 9:30 to hear a presentation by Portia Zwicker,, from Capital District Zero Waste. Come for the coffee. Come for the sugar donuts. Increase your waist and reduce your waste at the same time.
Join UUSS for the annual flower service (sometimes called flower communion), a uniquely UU tradition begun one hundred years ago by the Rev. Norbert Čapek in Czechoslovakia. Bring a flower of any kind, and you'll bring home one from someone else.
