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SUMMARY:Common Read 2025-26: Social Change Now!
DESCRIPTION:This fall the Survive and Thrive Team will be facilitating a program on this year’s UUA Common Read\, Deepa Iyer’s book Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection. \nYou can participate in the Common Read program on Saturday\, November 1st from 9am – 3:30pm. Click here to sign-up! \nYou may purchase your copy of Social Change Now! here.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/common-read-2025-26-social-change-now/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000
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SUMMARY:Getting To Know UU (3rd session of 3 session class)
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been attending worship at UUSS for a while and are ready to deepen your knowledge of and connections to Unitarian Universalism\, plan to attend the “Getting To Know UU” program\, held in the Emerson Room after the services on Sundays 10/19\, 10/26 and 11/2. \nIn that 3-session program we’ll explore the foundations of UU worship\, faith development for all ages\, and social action ministries. \nLunch will be provided for the 10/19 session\, which will run from noon -2 pm. A hearty snack will be provided for the 10/26 & 11/2 sessions\, as both will run from noon-1 pm. Childcare is provided\, upon prior request\, for any/all of the sessions. \nClick HERE to register; if questions\, contact UUSS at (518)374-4446 or info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/getting-to-know-uu-3rd-session-of-3-session-class/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T163000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation\, walking/moving meditation and a short\, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. \nAll are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). These are drop-in sessions\, so no registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/mid-week-meditation/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
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SUMMARY:"The 8th Step Coffeehouse:  Music\, Social Justice and Community" from Margie Rosenkranz.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this Daytime Alliance event starting at 12 noon with an hour of food and conversation with a hot catered lunch from Gershon’s for $20 (payable by cash or check at the door). The presentation starts at 1:00 pm. \nMargie Rosenkranz has been managing artistic director of The Eighth Step Coffeehouse since 1987\, working with such artists as Janis Ian\, Utah Philips\, Tom Paxton\, Ani DiFranco\, cellist Janos Starker\, Richie Havens\, and Ireland’s Bard of Peace Tommy Sands. She will speak of the Eighth Step’s evolution from a basement coffeehouse started by Albany’s FOCUS churches in 1967\, to a presenter of major folk/acoustic artists\, and its residency at Proctors from 2007 to the present. Emphasis will be on social justice work\, the Step’s relationship with the sloop Clearwater\, Jackie Alpher and Pete Seeger.  Woven throughout will be anecdotes and stories from Margie’s work\, memorable artists\, concerts and other music/arts events. \nAll are welcome but PLEASE RSVP by November 3\, by contacting Nancy Bogdanowicz. \nALSO: Mark your calendar now for our annual\, super-fun Holiday Stocking Stuffer event & lunch on Thursday\, December 4\, in the church dining room starting at 11 AM — to benefit local needy children and families served by the Sycamore Collaborative. (Details to follow\, and the collection of toothbrushes\, toothpaste\, kids’ warm hats and mittens plus all types of small toys will start on Sunday\, Nov. 9.)
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/the-8th-step-coffeehouse-music-social-justice-and-community-from-margie-rosenkranz/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T163000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation\, walking/moving meditation and a short\, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. \nAll are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). These are drop-in sessions\, so no registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/mid-week-meditation/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:UU Community Night with Games\, Art\, Snacks and You!
DESCRIPTION:On Friday November 14th\, in addition to ping pong\, board games\, cards and snacks\, we’ll also have yarn\, beads\, drawing supplies\, and more\, making it aGames & Art In Community Night! \nYou are welcome to bring a favorite game or craft of your own. We’ll provide cider and some munchies\, and if you’d like to bring some other food\, either for yourself or to share\, that’s great. To maximize enjoyment for everyone and minimize the need for a large clean-up crew\, finger foods are ideal. \nCome to the dining room anytime between 5:30-8:30 pm for conversation\, laughter\, fun\, and connections. This free\, multigenerational event is open to all! \nRSVPs are not required\, but are super helpful for set-up. You may RSVP HERE. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS Congregational Life Coordinator Kristin Cleveland at (518) 374-4446 X7 or info at uuschenectady dot org.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/uu-community-night-with-games-art-snacks-and-you/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T153000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Week Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner Tamara Geveci for five sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. This will be a time of connection through guided sitting meditation\, walking/moving meditation and a short\, silent meditation. No previous meditation experience necessary. \nAll are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or outside if the weather allows). These are drop-in sessions\, so no registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact UUSS at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/mid-week-meditation/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is hosting an online Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. The links are here: \nJoin at 1:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/3LKHwnz \nJoin at 7:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/4nyQtxz
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/2025-11-20/1/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T210000
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SUMMARY:EBWA Program for November: Communication for Connection
DESCRIPTION:“Communication for Connection”—November 20\, 6:30-9pm\, in the church dining room\nSpeaker: Wendy Miller\, Mediator and conflict coach \nLong-time EBWA member Wendy Miller will speak to us about Non-Violent Communication\, the brainchild of Marshall B. Rosenberg. According to Wendy\, “Rosenberg was curious about what fuels conflict and how it might be addressed differently.  The approach he developed is quite simple in format and yet has been shown to be incredibly effective in resolving the most complicated conflicts interpersonally and in war-torn countries.  It requires observation without judgment\, an understanding of our own feelings and needs\, and an intention to be authentic and compassionate.” — All who identify as women are invited to come to EBWA (the Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance) to learn how to speak so that you are heard and how to listen so that others may have that same experience. \nWe will serve coffee\, tea\, and dessert before the program.  We urge you to arrive by 6:30 pm for time to socialize before the program begins at 7 pm. Following the presentation\, there will be time for questions. Networking (when each person may share something of interest with the group) will begin around 8:15\, and the meeting will end no later than 9 pm. \nWhile reservations are not required\, in order to have some idea of how many people to expect\, it would be helpful if you would email Gabrielle Reals at ellegr3@gmail.com  by Tuesday\, November 18\, to let her know you are coming.  (If you forget to do this\, we urge you to come anyway!)  As a reminder\, in order for us to be able to pay our speakers an honorarium\, we need your help.  Please consider subscribing by bringing a $30 check made out to EBWA to the upcoming meeting (or contact Carol Furman at cfurm13@gmail.com to learn where to send\nyour check).  Those who have subscribed may attend the in-person meetings for free.  All others will be asked to contribute $5 toward our costs\, at the door. \nTo see the full calendar of EBWA programs for 2025-2026\, click here. (Note that the January & February EBWA Programs will be online only.) \nLooking ahead: On December 4th we will join with the Daytime Alliance\, 11:45-2:00 pm for their Holiday Stocking Stuffer event and luncheon\, with a speaker from the Regional Food Bank. Bring small items for children ages 3-12\, such as toothpaste\, toothbrushes\, children’s winter hats and mittens\, small stuffed animals\, toys books\, stickers\, and art/craft supplies to the Nov. 20 EBWA meeting\, or drop them off at the church after checking in with Lillian at info@uuschenectady.org to be sure she will be there to open the door.
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/ebwa-program-for-november-communication-for-connection/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
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CREATED:20251116T015315Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is hosting an online Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. The links are here: \nJoin at 1:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/3LKHwnz \nJoin at 7:00 PM EST: https://bit.ly/4nyQtxz
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/2025-11-20/2/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223236
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SUMMARY:Discussion of The Way to Rainy Mountain by M. Scott Momaday
DESCRIPTION:BIPOC Authors Book Group Discussion \nIn November the BIPOC Authors Book Group reads a book that is part indigenous myth\, part history\, and part memoir in The Way to Rainy Mountain by M. Scott Momaday\, 1976 – 88 pages. Join us for the discussion of the book on Tuesday\, November 25\, online at 6 pm. For Zoom link contact info at uuschenectady dot org. \nThe read for December is: Words Under the Words: Selected Poems by Naomi Shihab Nye\, (Palestinian American) 1994 – 160 pages
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/discussion-of-the-way-to-rainy-mountain-by-m-scott-momaday/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223236
CREATED:20251121T151535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T151535Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Hall!
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to help decorate for winter holidays! John Harpis will coordinate hanging wreaths\, decorating mantles\, and setting up Christmas trees. Questions? Contact Church Administrator Lillian Johnson at info at uuschenectady dot org
URL:https://uuschenectady.org/event/deck-the-hall/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady\, 1221 Wendell Ave\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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