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Conversation about the recent Women’s Uprising in Iran

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Elahe Gol Pari will share her first-hand account about the women’s uprising in Iran protesting the death of a young woman imprisoned for not properly wearing a hijab head scarf. Elahe just spent seven months in Iran visiting friends and family. While she was there, the surge of brave Iranian women and students standing in solidarity for … Continue reading Conversation about the recent Women’s Uprising in Iran

Event Series Mid-day Meditations

Mid-day Meditations

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations

Philosophy Discussion Group

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Philosophy comes in many forms covering a broad spectrum of discussion. 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. If you would like to review a list of books we have read, … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group

EBWA Speaker for November: Political Scientist Zoe Oxley

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"Democracy Under Threat: Voting Rights and the Electoral College”— EBWA program for November 17th. Speaker:  Zoe Oxley, Professor of Political Science, Union College Voting rights are under threat in the United States. The Electoral College is undemocratic. Those two statements have been accurate for some time, yet both received heightened attention in the wake of … Continue reading EBWA Speaker for November: Political Scientist Zoe Oxley

Gardens Work Party!

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

The Buildings and Grounds Team is sponsoring its last work party of 2022 to put the gardens to bed for the winter! On Saturday, November 19 from 10am – noon we’ll clear out the leaves and dead plant foliage and get everything nice and tidy. Everyone is welcome, all ages, and no experience necessary. We’ll have tools … Continue reading Gardens Work Party!

CC&C “How Far North Have You Ever Traveled?”

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

For the November 20th Coffee, Crullers and Conversation, Chris Walcek will present a program entitled "How Far North Have You Ever Traveled?" Chris will share images of a September 2022 expedition where he traveled to over 80 degrees north latitude into the Arctic Ocean of the Svalbard Islands to experience amazing glacial, wildlife and midnight sun … Continue reading CC&C “How Far North Have You Ever Traveled?”

UUSS fall Congregational Meeting

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Save the Date: November 20, 2022! All are invited to the Congregational Meeting, to be held right after the worship service.

Schenectady Clergy Against Hate Thanksgiving event

Vale Farm at the Brandywine end of Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, NY, United States

On Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4pm (allow extra time for parking), join Schenectady Clergy Against Hate at the Vale Farm, a program of Schenectady Community Ministries. The entrance is on Brandywine, near Stanford St. Dress warmly. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Congregations and those who attend the event will be asked to sign a … Continue reading Schenectady Clergy Against Hate Thanksgiving event

UUSS Conversation about Proposed UUA Bylaws

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Want to talk with others at UUSS about these proposed changes? Join the co-ministers on Monday, November 21, 6:00-7:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting https://uuma.zoom.us/j/99275551439?pwd=WldlMjkweHRNWmJ5NWszMUVOQnh2dz09 Meeting ID: 992 7555 1439 Passcode: 049309 Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

BIPOC Book Group Discussion

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Let's read about food, unlikely families, and resilience in November with Mango and Peppercorns; a Memoir of Food, an Unlikely Family, and the American Dream by Tung Nguyen, Katherine Manning, Lyn Nguyen, and Elisa Ung, 2021. Join us on Monday, November 28 at 6:30 for the book discussion on 'Mango and Peppercorns. October 24, 2022, … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion