The BIPOC Authors Book Group online discussion this month will be on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6 pm. We read Black Buck, by Mateo Askaripour, which was written in 2021. This 'crackling' contemporary novel by Jamaican Iranian author Askaripour is 388 pages. For Zoom info contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org.
Grief is a human response to loss, and includes a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, overwhelm or numbness, denial, guilt, and despair. If you are grieving, you aren't alone. If you have experienced a loss, whether it be a relationship. a job, a health change/diagnosis, a death, a loss of identity or meaning, or … Continue reading Grief Group
Speaker: Cassandra Klewicki, Reproductive Justice Advocate At the upcoming program of the Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance (EBWA), Cassandra Klewicki will discuss the current abortion landscape in the United States, including how access has shifted since the fall of Roe v. Wade, what these changes mean for patients and providers, and how New York … Continue reading EBWA Program for February: The NYS Abortion Landscape Since the Dobbs Decision
We are doing some really important work. Even if you missed the session on Jan. 18, come join us in the Dining Room! We will be having a very important conversation about how our UU values can help meet the needs and lean into the opportunities of this moment! Sara Meixner and Dan Leonard are … Continue reading Meet the Moment Part 2
The next No Kings protests will be Saturday, March 28th. There will be an event in Schenectady and Albany. While we wait for our Side with Love hats to arrive from the UUA Bookstore, we're organizing other opportunities, too! Join with others at UUSS as we make signs and share some songs and chants. We'll … Continue reading No Kings Signs & Songs
Since 2007, RISSE -- Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus -- has been helping refugees in Albany find housing, jobs, education and other services so that they can thrive here in their new home. On Thursday, March 5, come hear how the current political and economic environment is affecting these vital programs from RISSE Executive … Continue reading Daytime Alliance Luncheon with guest speaker from Refugee & Immigrant Services
B&G work party! Join us Saturday March 7, 10am to Noon. Tasks may include sanding/painting, so dress accordingly. If the weather is OK, we might trim a few broken branches from the trees out front. Please click here to RSVP. Thanks! Randy Jennings, your Buildings & Grounds Chair
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, do beadwork, needlepoint, macrame or make friendship bracelets? Do you like to color in adult coloring books, make Mandelas, sketch or make Zen Tangles? Creative individuals who enjoy working in each other’s company are invited to bring themselves & their projects to the Fireplace Room on Thursday evenings. Whether you … Continue reading Creative Thursdays
Save the Date!!!! 125th Launch Lunch!! March 15 Put this in your calendar. You don't want to miss the launch of our year of celebrating 125 years of UUSS! Come to worship. Bring your pledge form. Stay for the celebration. - Rev. Wendy and Rev. Lynn
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, do beadwork, needlepoint, macrame or make friendship bracelets? Do you like to color in adult coloring books, make Mandelas, sketch or make Zen Tangles? Creative individuals who enjoy working in each other’s company are invited to bring themselves & their projects to the Fireplace Room on Thursday evenings. Whether you … Continue reading Creative Thursdays
