Anti-Racism Book Discussion: Braiding Sweetgrass

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

Our second book for our BIPOC book discussion group is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indiginous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Ellie von Wellsheim will be facilitating the discussion on Wednesday, March 10, at 6:30. This book is available in paperback at Open Door Bookstore and the library in both hard … Continue reading Anti-Racism Book Discussion: Braiding Sweetgrass

Anti-Racism Team Book Discussion

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

Join us for the 3rd book in our BIPOC series, "Acolytes," a book of poetry by Nikki Giovanni. Erin Piotrowski will be facilitating the discussion on Wednesday, April, 21, at 6:30. We will also be deciding the next book in the series so please bring your suggestions for books by Black, Indigenous, LatinX, Asian, and other … Continue reading Anti-Racism Team Book Discussion

BIPOC Book Discussion of Beloved, by Toni Morrison

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

Beloved by Toni Morrison is the next book for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Authors Book Discussion. Published in 1987, many of you may have read this novel already. If you have, let's take another read given the times and how the times may have changed us since we read it the first … Continue reading BIPOC Book Discussion of Beloved, by Toni Morrison

Spring into Summer Outing at Peebles Island with Green Sanctuary

Peebles Island 1 Delaware Ave N., Waterford, New York, United States

Green Sanctuary is so excited we have the opportunity to invite you to join us for our Spring into Summer Outing, NOT VIA ZOOM!! Here’s the plan: Date and time: Sat, June 5, 11:30-2:00 Location: Peebles Island State Park, Cohoes (park website here) What to bring: Your own lunch, water, chair or ground cover, mask UUSS COVID requirements:  mask … Continue reading Spring into Summer Outing at Peebles Island with Green Sanctuary

BIPOC Authors Book Group Discussion (John Edgar Wideman’s “You Made Me Love You”)

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

Next up for the UUSS book group that is reading fiction, poetry, memoirs and more by Black, Indigenous, and Authors of Color is John Edgar Wideman’s You Made Me Love You, a collection of short stories. It is great to support the literary mastery of those we might otherwise overlook. The discussion on You Made Me … Continue reading BIPOC Authors Book Group Discussion (John Edgar Wideman’s “You Made Me Love You”)

BIPOC Book Group Read: The Round House by Louise Erdrich

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

The next book for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Authors Book Discussion is The Round House, by Louise Erdrich. A member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Louise Erdrich is the author of fiction, poetry, children's books, and memoir. She is also the owner of an independent bookstore in Minnesota, Birchbark Books ( … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Read: The Round House by Louise Erdrich

Fall Walk: Strawberry Fields Nature Preserve

Strawberry Fields Nature Preserve 240 Crane's Hollow Rd, Amsterdam, NY, United States

The UUSS Green Sanctuary Team is coordinating this in-person, outdoor walk (easy terrain, about 1 and a half miles). Proprietor Jeff Leon will lead us on a guided tour around this Nature Preserve, including woods, an overview of the Mohawk Valley, and fields abounding with asters, goldenrod,  and blue fringed gentian.  The Preserve is home to … Continue reading Fall Walk: Strawberry Fields Nature Preserve

Discussion of Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look At Life Through Poetry

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

Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look At Life Through Poetry, by local activist and poet Miki Conn, is the next book group choice for a read and discussion. Miki Conn will be joining us at 7 pm for the discussion. We are lucky UUs! Wednesday, October 27, at 6:30 pm. The Open Door Bookstore … Continue reading Discussion of Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look At Life Through Poetry