BIPOC Book Group Discussion of By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register

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

In August, we read By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register by Piper Huguley, pub. June 7, 2022. We will discuss this book in a virtual gathering on Wednesday, August 31st, at 6:00 pm. Contact Kat Wolfram (kmwolframATgmailDOTcom) for the Zoom link or for other details. Upcoming Reads September: The Sweetness … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion of By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register

Sunday Worship: Then and Now

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

The horrific and tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 brought immediate and lasting changes. We will acknowledge the losses, as well as some of the lessons learned, and consider how they might be relevant to the challenges we face today. The nursery will be open, and there will be a Children's Chapel in Waters House … Continue reading Sunday Worship: Then and Now

Sunday Worship: Rivers of Grace

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

This in-gathering service celebrates the grace we can find and offer in community. Bring water representing an experience or quality from your summer, or use some of the water available for our water communion. (We'll be pouring some especially for the folks online, too.) All are welcome! Potluck picnic will follow. Please join us for … Continue reading Sunday Worship: Rivers of Grace

Philosophy Discussion Group

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The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday, September 21, from 10 AM to noon.  We have resumed our regular schedule by continuing the review of David J. Chalmers, Reality+. This week we will be reviewing Chapter 21 (pages 384-398) facilitated by Henry Schott. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a copy of the notes, the … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group

Discussion of the Nathan Harris book The Sweetness of Water

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The BIPOC Book Group has been reading the historical fiction page-turner, The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. Join us on Zoom for the book discussion on Monday, September 26, at 6:30 pm. Contact Kat Wolfram if questions or for the Zoom link, at kmwolfram@gmail.com.

Grief Group

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Whatever type of loss you've suffered, or when that loss was, there's no right or wrong way to grieve. Rev. Lynn & Caring Team member, Donna Jennings, offer a monthly open group to offer support in times of grief. Drop-in participation is welcome. This will be a space for all different kinds of loss. Questions? … Continue reading Grief Group

Philosophy Group Discussion

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The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday,, September 28, from 10 AM to noon. We have resumed our regular schedule by continuing the review of David J. Chalmers, Reality+. This week we will be reviewing Chapter 22 (pages 399-422) facilitated by Gabrielle Reals . Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion

EBWA Sept. Program: Edmonia Lewis: Sculptor of Determination and Courage

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Speaker: Bobbie Reno, East Greenbush Town Historian, author and illustrator EBWA programs for 2022-2023 will open with a fascinating presentation on Edmonia Lewis, an American sculptor of mixed African-American and Native American heritage. Born free in 1844 in Upstate New York, she worked for most of her career in Rome, Italy, and was the first … Continue reading EBWA Sept. Program: Edmonia Lewis: Sculptor of Determination and Courage

Visit the Radix Center with the Green Sanctuary group!

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You are invited to join Green Sanctuary on a visit to the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in Albany on October 1 from 10-12 AM. The Radix Center is a sustainable living education center in Albany’s South End neighborhood which is convenient to the low income community. Radix Center recently received a grant to do education … Continue reading Visit the Radix Center with the Green Sanctuary group!

Philosophy Discussion Group

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

The Schenectady UU Philosophy Group next meets online on Weds., October 5, beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing to noon. We will complete our review of David J. Chalmers, Reality+. This week we will be reviewing the final Chapters 23 and 24 (pages 423-462) facilitated by Andrew Semieks. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group