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

Black Lives Matter Banner Dedication (New date)

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

You are invited to join us Sunday December 12th, 1:30 pm, for a brief dedication ceremony of our replacement banner. The former one was damaged by weather. Please wear a mask and plan to stay distanced. Dress warmly as we will be outside only. There will be a few speakers, a ritual, and an expectation … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Banner Dedication (New date)

Teaching Truth: Putting Students First Countering the baseless claims of anti-CRT politics,

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Join the UU Congregation of Fairfax and their panel of speakers to learn about Critical Race Theory (CRT), the politics around the topic in Northern VA and across the nation, and reinforce the understanding of why learning accurate, inclusive history is good for students and our communities. Find out more and register here: https://uucf.org/events/teaching-truth/.

BIPOC Authors Book Discussion – The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas

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The next book the BIPOC reading group has chosen is The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas, which we will discuss on Monday, January 24, at 6:30 pm. If you’d like to read this on your computer, here is a link to a PDF of it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DEizcnW8JYlzy23_7QbNj-0jFFfS_bZp/view For February, we’ll be choosing a book by the … Continue reading BIPOC Authors Book Discussion – The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas