Join members of Schenectady Clergy Against Hate in a Gathering of Solidarity at the First United Methodist Church 603 State Street, Schenectady, on January 6th.
The Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, January 8th 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 Discussion Group
We'd LOVE for you to be here! Parenting Circle is planned for this Friday, January 17, from 6-8 pm, beginning in the Emerson Room. Dinner will be provided for kids AND adults! Kids will enjoy watching a G-rated movie and playing games with our childcare staff while parents head to the Fireplace Room to discuss … Continue reading Parenting Circle
This evening we will be creating vision boards. Please bring in any old magazines you might have lying around, if you can part with them, as we will be using them to create the boards. Other supplies will be provided for you. Also, if you are able and willing, please bring a snack to share … Continue reading UUSS LGBTQ+ Meeting
On January 22 at the NY Capitol, there will be a rally for full implementation of NY’s CLCPA (comprehensive recent climate law); for social equity in the Cap, Trade and Invest program coming from the governor; for fair labor standards in building out clean energy; etc. In the afternoon there will be office visits with … Continue reading Join Green Sanctuary Team at the Capitol
Speaker: Mary Alexander, Curator of Education & Public Engagement The Arkell is a lesser known gem of a museum west of Schenectady in Canajoharie. Mary Alexander, Curator of Education and Public Engagement, will give us a virtual tour and discuss the museum’s permanent collection of American Art including Winslow Homer, George Inness, Childe Hassam, and many … Continue reading EBWA January Program (online): Welcome to the Arkell Museum!
If you are new to Unitarian Universalism or to UU Schenectady, stop by the pop-up Newcomers Nook in the back of the Great Hall this Sunday, 1/26, immediately after the worship service. This is an opportunity to share in a brief conversation with Congregational Life Coordinator Kristin Cleveland and other newer folks. Look for the … Continue reading Drop in to the Newcomers Nook this Sunday after the service!
All are welcome to drop in to UUSS's monthly conversations about a work by a BIPOC author. On January 27th at 6 pm, we'll be discussing The Bone People, by Keri Hulme. This novel won the 1985 Booker Prize; Keri Hulme was the first New Zealander to ever win this prize. For zoom info for … Continue reading Discussion of The Bone People (a novel by Keri Hulme)
Grief is part of being human, and there are so many different reasons to grieve. Winter and worry can increase our feelings of loss. This drop in Grief Group is an opportunity to be in community, to listen, to share if desired, and to give and receive the gift of being heard. Questions? Contact Rev. … Continue reading Grief Group
Whether you wrote 5 postcards or 500 to combat voter suppression, sent 100 or 1,000 texts for reproductive freedom, or painted and placed rocks to encourage our neighbors to vote, the collective actions of our UU congregations demonstrate our commitment to building a democracy rooted in justice and liberation. As we enter this new presidential … Continue reading Celebrate being a 2024 Good Trouble Congregation!
