The BIPOC Book Group has been reading the historical fiction page-turner, The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris. Join us on Zoom for the book discussion on Monday, September 26, at 6:30 pm. Contact Kat Wolfram if questions or for the Zoom link, at kmwolfram@gmail.com.
Whatever type of loss you've suffered, or when that loss was, there's no right or wrong way to grieve. Rev. Lynn & Caring Team member, Donna Jennings, offer a monthly open group to offer support in times of grief. Drop-in participation is welcome. This will be a space for all different kinds of loss. Questions? … Continue reading Grief Group
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday,, September 28, from 10 AM to noon. We have resumed our regular schedule by continuing the review of David J. Chalmers, Reality+. This week we will be reviewing Chapter 22 (pages 399-422) facilitated by Gabrielle Reals . Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
Speaker: Bobbie Reno, East Greenbush Town Historian, author and illustrator EBWA programs for 2022-2023 will open with a fascinating presentation on Edmonia Lewis, an American sculptor of mixed African-American and Native American heritage. Born free in 1844 in Upstate New York, she worked for most of her career in Rome, Italy, and was the first … Continue reading EBWA Sept. Program: Edmonia Lewis: Sculptor of Determination and Courage
You are invited to join Green Sanctuary on a visit to the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in Albany on October 1 from 10-12 AM. The Radix Center is a sustainable living education center in Albany’s South End neighborhood which is convenient to the low income community. Radix Center recently received a grant to do education … Continue reading Visit the Radix Center with the Green Sanctuary group!
The Schenectady UU Philosophy Group next meets online on Weds., October 5, beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing to noon. We will complete our review of David J. Chalmers, Reality+. This week we will be reviewing the final Chapters 23 and 24 (pages 423-462) facilitated by Andrew Semieks. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations
Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday, October 19, from 10 AM to noon. We will continue our review of Thomas Piketty's "Brief History of Equality." This week we will be reviewing Chapter 2, facilitated by Jose Sainz Tejero. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a copy of the notes and/or request to … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Green Sanctuary invites everyone to a lively discussion at 9AM on October 23rd about the New York Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act of 2022. The act will be on the ballot this November on the back of the ballot. A leader in Environmental Advocates of New York State, Nicholas Moore, will give … Continue reading Conversation on NY Clean Water, Clean Air, & Green Jobs Bond Act of 2022
In October, BIPOC book group members read the classic from 1985, The Color Purple, written by Alice Walker, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. We'll gather on Zoom on Monday October 24th for a discussion - all are welcome to attend, whether or not you have read the book. Topic: BIPOC … Continue reading Discussion of The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations
Whatever type of loss you've suffered, or when that loss was, there's no right or wrong way to grieve. The Caring Team is offering a monthly open group to offer support in times of grief. Drop-in participation is welcome. This will be a space for all different kinds of loss. Questions? Contact Rev. Lynn, revlynn@uuschenectady.org
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online Wednesday, October 26th, from 10 AM to 12 noon. We will continue our review of Thomas Piketty's “A Brief History of Equality." This week we will be reviewing Chapter 3, facilitated by Dave Lambert. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a copy of the notes and/or request to be added … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Speaker: Tobi Kirschmann, Founder and Owner of DNA Investigations As the owner of DNA Investigations in Saratoga Springs, Tobi Kirschmann uses DNA to help law enforcement and citizen sleuths. Prior to founding her business, she served for ten years as a criminologist for the California Dept. of Justice. She says that "Working in forensic science and … Continue reading EBWA October Program: Genetic Genealogy for Law Enforcement (and You!)
After worship and RE classes, kids accompanied by an adult are invited to gather on the patio for pumpkin painting, Halloween stories, songs, and fun! Just bring yourselves, as everything will be provided. Costumes are welcome, too!
Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online Wednesday, Nov. 2, beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing to 12 noon. We will continue our review of Thomas Piketty's “A Brief History of Equality". If you wish to join the group, please contact Gabrielle Reals (contact information below). This week we will be reviewing Chapter 4 (pp. 68-94), The Question … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Please join the Board after service this Sunday, either in person or on Zoom, to explore our first two Open Questions for this year: What are we afraid of? and Who are we, really? According to our model of governance, we use Open Questions like this to help us listen closely to one another and steer … Continue reading Open Questions Conversation
