Stay after the worship service on Sunday August 4th to share in a simple Summer Social! We'll eat our lunches together, play games or write postcards, and just enjoy some connection time with one another. To keep the volunteer tasks to a minimum, please bring a sandwich or some other no-dishes-needed lunch for yourself/your family. … Continue reading Summer Social
UUSS Paddles will occur in the evenings on the second and fourth Tuesdays during the months of June, July and August. Join UUSS members as we honor the interconnected web of life, while enjoying fellowship on local waters. All kayakers, canoeists and paddlers welcome. Friends and family welcome too! If you don't own watercraft and would … Continue reading Summer is here, time for UUSS Paddles!!
The UUSS LGBTQ group will have its next meeting on August 16th from 7 to 8:30pm in the fireplace room. We will be discussing identity and what that means to you. Please bring an object that tells us something about you. If you have any questions or would like to attend via zoom, please contact … Continue reading UUSS LGBTQ Group
On August 26th we'll gather on Zoom to discuss the book Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow (2022; 401 pages) is the fifth novel by American author Gabrielle Zevin (of Eastern European Jewish and Korean heritage). It follows the relationship between three friends who begin a successful video game company together. … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion (Online)
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online on Wednesday, August 28th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Julie Lomoe will facilitate a discussion on the state of modern poetry, including the very active scene in the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. Books we have read over … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, September 4th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. 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. To obtain a list of books we have read, have … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
All are invited to join the Daytime Alliance in the church Dining Room on Thursday, September 12, at noon for a delicious lunch from Gershon's followed by a talk by Nancy Papish on "The Erie Canal Celebrates 200 Years." President Thomas Jefferson had said it couldn’t be done and denied any federal aid for the ambitious project. … Continue reading Daytime Alliance September program: Gather with Friends & Rediscover a Fascinating Part of NY History
Is the job of parenting feeling overwhelming at the moment? Or are you joyous about the return of the school year? Do you have insights, advice, or just wanna chat about what it means to be parenting in the 21st century? Join us for Parenting Circle, where we lend an ear, gain some wisdom, and … Continue reading Parenting Circle
This Sunday is the annual In-Gathering service that will include a gathering of waters ritual. Please consider collecting some water over the summer, from your home, a visit to friends or family, your work space, a school, a local pond or river, a hospital room, a rainstorm, or any other water source that represents your … Continue reading In-Gathering Worship Service, with annual water in-gathering ritual!
All are welcome to stay after the worship service for a potluck picnic! Bring a favorite potluck item to share; main dishes, sides, salads or desserts are all excellent choices, and it’s great if a dish can serve at least 8. Also, please attach a list of ingredients to be welcoming to people with a … Continue reading In-Gathering Potluck Picnic!
