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!
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online on Wednesday, September 18th 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 … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online on Wednesday, September 25 from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Dave Lambert will facilitate a discussion of chapters 5 - 8 of The Outlaw John Locke & why liberalism is worth fighting for, by John MacBeath Watkins Books we have read delve into the ideas and the … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
“My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran”—September 26, 7-9pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Elahe Gol Pari, Multimedia Cross-Cultural Documentarian Elahe Gol Pari is a native of Iran and a U.S. citizen the Capital Region. She will share her experiences and observations from two significant revolutions in Iran. One took place during her childhood in … Continue reading EBWA September program: My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran
We will join with several hundred other UU congregations in this historic moment! Sat. Sep 28th, 9:00-1:30 & Sun. Sep 29, 10:30 worship then Advocacy Hour “The UU Climate Justice Revival is about more than just “climate!” Climate justice is racial justice, is gender justice, is disability justice, immigration justice, LGBTQIA+ justice, economic justice, mental … Continue reading UU Climate Justice Revival: Programs and Facilitated Reimagining Conversations
We will join with several hundred other UU congregations in this historic moment! Sat. Sep 28th, 9:00-1:30 & Sun. Sep 29, 10:30 worship then Advocacy Hour “The UU Climate Justice Revival is about more than just “climate!” Climate justice is racial justice, is gender justice, is disability justice, immigration justice, LGBTQIA+ justice, economic justice, mental … Continue reading UU Climate Justice Revival: Worship & Advocacy Hour
BIPOC Book Group - Monday, September 30, at 6 pm (Online) Join us on Monday, September 30, at 6 pm for a discussion of "In the Time of Butterflies," by Julia Alvarez. Contact UUSS Congregational Life Coordinator Kristin Cleveland for the Zoom information. Looking ahead, the book for October is Negroland, by Margo Jefferson (2015). … Continue reading Discussion of books by BIPOC authors – this month: In the Time of Butterflies
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:00 am until 12 noon. This week Jim Bray will be facilitating discussion of Chapters 9 - 11 of The Outlaw John Locke & Why Liberalism is Worth Fighting For Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group (online)
No matter what our age is, we all have questions about the end of life. All are invited to join the Daytime Alliance at noon on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the church Dining Room for a catered lunch and a factual presentation on end of life choices by Eleanor Aronstein. Eleanor Is an upbeat speaker who … Continue reading Daytime Alliance Luncheon: Eleanor Aronstein speaking on “Exit Choices: End of Life Decisions”
Gather with friends from UUSS to watch a movie together and then discuss the spiritual and theological themes that arise from that movie. We'll meet in the Emerson Room -- just follow the smell of the popcorn!! On 10/4 we'll watch The Hunger Games.
Sharing Circles 1st Sunday of the month, 12-1:00 pm. Join in for an informal yet hopefully deeply meaningful and connective time of sharing with others. These gatherings will include time and space for reflection, sharing, and deep listening with questions focused on our monthly theme. Light snacks will be provided (you are also welcome to bring a … Continue reading Sharing Circles
