All are invited as we gather to honor the life of Helen Steiner. Helen joined the congregation in 1956, along with her husband, Frank, who pre-deceased her. Helen loved the variety of music in the services, and also attended the Women's Alliance for many years. Helen will be remembered by her quick and bright mind, … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Helen Steiner
Members of the UU congregations in the Hudson Mohawk Cluster (UU Schenectady, Albany UU, UU Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls UU, and UU Catskills in Kingston) will gather this year in the UUSS Great Hall and on Zoom for the cluster’s annual joint worship service. The guest preacher for this service is the Rev. Ashley DeTar … Continue reading Hud-Mo Cluster Worship Service
The UUSS LGBTQ group will hold its next meeting on Friday April 19, 2024 in the Fireplace Room from 7 to 8:30pm. Please let us know if you need to join us on Zoom rather than in person. For any questions please email Jenson Pritchard at jensonpritchard13@gmail.com.
The Buildings and Grounds Team is sponsoring its first work party of 2024 to help out the gardens which are waking up after their long winter nap! On Saturday, April 20 from 10am – noon we’ll clear out the leftover leaves and trim the bushes and perennials to get ready for another wonderful growing season. … Continue reading Welcome Spring! Gardens Work Party
As April is Arab American Heritage month, we read a novel by Palestinian author Sarah Cypher - The Skin and Its Girl (2023). Share your thoughts with us as we discuss the book on Monday, April 22, at 6 pm. BIPOC Book Discussion - The Skin And Its Girl Time: Apr 22, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time … Continue reading BIPOC Book Discussion: The Skin and its Girl
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, April 24th 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, … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
“Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time”— April 25, 6:45-9:00 pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Kathy Fernandez, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, Schenectady As the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Schenectady County, Kathy Fernandez brings over 20 years of nonprofit management experience to this role, as well as her passion for equity and opportunity for … Continue reading Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time (April EBWA program)
UU The Vote is launching at UUSS on Friday, April 26, at the first ever Up The Game Night! Potluck, voting trivia, kids activities, and letter writing with the Letter Leaders of NY Get Out The Vote (GOTV.) RSVP here: Signupgenius UpTheGame Let us know if you're interested in volunteering -- set up, cleanup, children's activities, bringing … Continue reading Up The Game Night!
Gather in community for a Wonderful Wednesday! 1st Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm. A delicious meal will be provided as well as time and space for reflection and conversation on our monthly theme. This month's lead cook is Tom Comparin. Gathering and centering at 5:30p, meal around 6p, circles of connection with an activity table option, 6:50pm, shared closing at … Continue reading Wonderful Wednesdays!
Thursdays 3pm - 4pm on 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci, for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Spring sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-Week Meditation in May
