Speaker: Rev. Wendy Bartel

The Longest Night Nears…

December 19, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Wendy Bartel

As we approach the longest night, what are you noticing? What are you longing for? Are the blues moving in? Has reverence visited? As autumn turns to winter, shall we … Continue reading The Longest Night Nears…

Bridging Families & Traditions

November 21, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Members

As Unitarian Universalists we welcome and celebrate families of all shapes and sizes, and among us, we celebrate different holidays and holy days. Join us for a special service that … Continue reading Bridging Families & Traditions

A Simple Complex Faith

September 26, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Wendy Bartel

Staying present in liminality requires vulnerability and open minds, hearts, and will. Our seven principles provide some touchstones when life gets hard. Yet, living those principles can also be challenging … Continue reading A Simple Complex Faith

One Wild and Precious Life

June 13, 2021 at 10:30 am Ethan Emerson Harder, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Robin Ahearn, Will Comparin

On Sunday, UUSS will celebrate its annual Flower Communion and also our annual Youth Bridging ritual. On Saturday, June 12th, if you are able, stop by UUSS between 9:30 am … Continue reading One Wild and Precious Life

The Power of Love

June 6, 2021 at 10:30 am Barbara Cornell, Joel and Francisco Gomez-Dossi, Martina and Gigi Gabriel Dillman, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Rosie Lewis

How has the power of love been experienced and expressed by LGBTQ members and allies at UU Schenectady? We reflect on the power of love of self, others, community, the … Continue reading The Power of Love

I Owe God a Death!

May 16, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle, Rev. Wendy Bartel

Our American culture remains death-defying, and our UU movement failed, a decade ago, to embrace mortality during our re-visioning of our Purposes and Principles. We have work to do. If … Continue reading I Owe God a Death!

What is it to join?

May 2, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Wendy Bartel, Rosie Lewis

We’ll explore May Day, the 60th anniversary of the Universalists and the Unitarians consolidating, our 25/50 year members, and what it can mean to join. We’ll also acknowledge Tim’s last … Continue reading What is it to join?

For the Earth

April 18, 2021 at 10:30 am Nancy Benz, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Tim Olsen

Our 7th principle affirms and promotes respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. We need massive, sweeping change to face the climate crisis … Continue reading For the Earth

Many People, One Community

February 28, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Stewardship Team, UUSS Choir

Join us for a celebration of this diverse community, and the many ways that we give and receive, learn, and grow, as we journey together and strive to live our … Continue reading Many People, One Community

The Strength to Soften: Liberation for Us All

January 24, 2021 at 10:30 am Rev. Wendy Bartel, Rosie Lewis

The point when a person giving birth says they simply can’t do it – they can’t push one more time – is often called transition. We are in a massive … Continue reading The Strength to Soften: Liberation for Us All

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