Covenant Groups, (sometimes called Small Group Ministry) will be offered as a core part of the congregation’s Adult Faith Development Program for 2025-2026. Each group will include a trained facilitator and 5-9 participants who choose to commit to meet together explore meaningful topics, practice deep listening, and build relationships.

Covenant Groups are a great way to get to meet new people and deepen your connection within the community. Newcomers welcome!

How do Covenant Groups work?

Covenant groups are structured small groups who meet on a regular basis (once or twice a month, depending on the month,) to reflect on our spiritual topics such as joy, interdependence, faith, or equity. If you enjoy a smaller group setting or are looking to deepen your spiritual and community connection, a covenant group may be the right fit for you!

Spring 2026 Covenant Group Details & Registration Information:

• The Wednesday Afternoon Covenant Group will meet from 2-3:30 pm on: February 4th, February 18th, March 4th, March 18th, April 1st, April 15th, May 6th, May 20th.
  This group, facilitated by Peggy Schuth, will meet in the UUSS Fireplace Room. 
  Click HERE to register for the Wednesday Afternoon Covenant Group. 

• The Wednesday Evening Covenant Group will meet from 7 – 8:30 pm on: January 28th, February 11th, February 25th, March 11th, March 25th, April 8th, April 22nd, May 6th.
  This group, facilitated by Chrissy Bisceglia, will meet in the UUSS Fireplace Room.
  Click HERE to register for the Wednesday Evening Covenant Group.
  

Questions? Contact UUSS Director of Lifespan Religious Education Jamie Gargano at info at uuschenectady dot org.

Fall 2025 Covenant Group Details & Registration Information:

Note: Registration is now closed for the Fall Covenant Groups.

• The Monday Evening Covenant Group will meet from 7 – 8:30 pm on: Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Jan. 26.
  This group, facilitated by Lois & Don Porter, will meet in the Fireplace Room at UUSS from September – November, and will meet online on December 8, January 12 and January 26.
• The Tuesday Evening Covenant Group will meet from 7 – 8:30 pm on: Sept 23, Oct 14, Oct 28, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 9, Jan 13, Jan 27
  This group, facilitated by Tim Moon and John Good, will meet in the Fireplace Room at UUSS.
• The Wednesday Afternoon Covenant Group will meet from 2-3:30 pm on: Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17, Jan. 7
  This group, facilitated by Peggy Schuth, will meet in the Fireplace Room at UUSS.
• The Wednesday Evening Covenant Group will meet from 7 – 8:30 pm on: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17
  This group, facilitated by Chrissy Bisceglia, will meet in the Fireplace Room at UUSS.

Questions? Contact Jamie Gargano, UUSS Director of Lifespan Religious Education, at info at uuschenectady dot org.