Cultivating Compassion
In keeping with this month’s theme of Compassion, Rosie Lewis, Robyn Salvin and Lois Porter shared some of their thoughts and experiences on that topic. To see a recording of … Continue reading Cultivating Compassion
Speaker: Robyn Salvin
The Illusion of Our Separateness
The pandemic has taught us the intimate truth of our interconnection with each other. As we honor both Coming Out Day and Indigenous People’s Day, we will explore how our … Continue reading The Illusion of Our Separateness
What’s in Your Spiritual Backpack?
How do we prepare for the spiritual journey of life? We’ll explore what we might want to have with us, as well as what we might choose to leave behind. … Continue reading What’s in Your Spiritual Backpack?
Poetry for Resilience
Sunday’s service is called Poetry for Resilience, and will center the voices and poems of Black poets, including Ayah Osman, a recent graduate from Niskayuna High. We won’t be streaming … Continue reading Poetry for Resilience
Across Miles and Over Years
This Sunday we celebrate those who have reached the milestones of 25 and 50 years of membership at UUSS, and consider what it means to belong, to a congregation, to … Continue reading Across Miles and Over Years
Creative Maladjustment: 2020 Visions of Justice
“There are some things concerning which we must always be maladjusted if we are to be people of good will,” said Rev. Dr. King. Being of good will is not … Continue reading Creative Maladjustment: 2020 Visions of Justice
No Tradebacks?
“When he was six he believed that the moon overhead followed him. By nine he had deciphered the illusion trading magic for fact. No tradebacks…” Eddie Vedder
Mystical Meals – a face-to-face faith
Shared meals can be a environment for establishing and building relationships and relationships are key to our covenantal faith. Can we translate the mysterious alchemy of this experience into welcoming … Continue reading Mystical Meals – a face-to-face faith
Who are We and Whose are We?
October’s theme is Connection, Commitment, and Community building on our exploration of covenant. Who are we and to whom are we connected and committed? Building beloved community requires all of … Continue reading Who are We and Whose are We?
Giving Up, and Giving Till it Feels Good
In some Christian traditions, Lent begins on March 6 with fasting or giving up certain comforts and luxuries. How might our ability to be generous connect with what we are … Continue reading Giving Up, and Giving Till it Feels Good