As flowers bloom, so does the Women's Alliance! All genders are invited to come celebrate the Alliance's rebirth and annual meeting with a buffet lunch at 12 noon on Thursday, May 4, at the Turf Tavern, 40 Mohawk Ave. in Scotia for $20. We will vote on Special Appeals grants, elect Board members and officers, honor Alliance members … Continue reading Women’s Alliance Lunch & Meeting
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 maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well as quiet, reflective meditation.
Mark your calendar now for music, community, fun and PIES on Sunday, May 7! The Music Team will be hosting a coffeehouse after worship. A pizza, salad and cookies lunch will be provided in the dining room, followed with musical performances by some of our own UUSS talent in the Great Hall. Plus a silent auction of … Continue reading Eyes on the Pies Coffeehouse
On May 7 at 1pm, we’ll walk so others can eat. This year, we also walk in honor the late Ed Kautz, beloved member of UUSS and long-time Crop Hunger Walk volunteer. CROP Hunger Walks are community-based walk fundraising events held in cities and towns across the United States, created to support the global mission … Continue reading Ed Kautz Memorial CROP Hunger Walk Team
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 and discuss. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or get on our contact list, please email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com. Join us on … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
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 maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well as quiet, reflective meditation.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Angela Calabria on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1:30pm; held in the Great Hall at UU Schenectady. Angela passed away on December 23, 2022. We need folks to serve as greeters, and to help with the reception (setting up, providing finger foods, and cleaning up). If you … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Angela Calabria
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 and discuss. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or get on our contact list, please email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com. Join us on zoom … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
A Celebration of the Life of Mike Hamelink, Drew and Crys Hamelink's son will be held in the UUSS Great Hall on Saturday, May 20th at 1:30pm.
We know it's only February, but please make a note that this year's spring Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday May 21st at 12pm. We will be voting on items including the budget and new board members, so we need everyone to plan on attending! Watch for more information in the coming months. -- UUSS Board … Continue reading May Congregational Meeting
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 and discuss. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or get on our contact list, please email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com. Join us on zoom to … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
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 maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well as quiet, reflective meditation.
The Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA) program for this May is "Planned Parenthood and the Local Fight for Sexual and Reproductive Freedom," with Nicole Margiasso-Tran, Director of Organizing, Planned Parenthood of Greater NY Action Fund, as the presenter. Nicole will discuss what the local state of play is regarding sexual and reproductive health … Continue reading EBWA Speaker for May’s program: Nicole Margiasso-Tran, of Planned Parenthood
Books that the Philosophy Group has 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 and discuss. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or get on our contact list, please email Gabrielle Reals … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
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 maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a time of connection through guided meditative and mindfulness practice, as well as quiet, reflective meditation.
On Saturday, June 3rd, picnic with us and then take an hour walk, led by resident geologist George Shaw, on gravel or paved paths to view the stream and springs at Saratoga Springs State Park. Bring your own lunch and water bottle, with optional fruit and/or cookies to share. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Outing – a geology walk at Saratoga Spa State Park
This Sunday, join the Coffee, Crullers and Conversation group in the Fireplace Room at 9:30 to hear a presentation by Portia Zwicker,, from Capital District Zero Waste. Come for the coffee. Come for the sugar donuts. Increase your waist and reduce your waste at the same time.
Join UUSS for the annual flower service (sometimes called flower communion), a uniquely UU tradition begun one hundred years ago by the Rev. Norbert Čapek in Czechoslovakia. Bring a flower of any kind, and you'll bring home one from someone else.
