Want to talk with others at UUSS about these proposed changes? Join the co-ministers on Monday, November 21, 6:00-7:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting https://uuma.zoom.us/j/99275551439?pwd=WldlMjkweHRNWmJ5NWszMUVOQnh2dz09 Meeting ID: 992 7555 1439 Passcode: 049309 Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US
"Democracy Under Threat: Voting Rights and the Electoral College”— EBWA program for November 17th. Speaker: Zoe Oxley, Professor of Political Science, Union College Voting rights are under threat in the United States. The Electoral College is undemocratic. Those two statements have been accurate for some time, yet both received heightened attention in the wake of … Continue reading EBWA Speaker for November: Political Scientist Zoe Oxley
Philosophy comes in many forms covering a broad spectrum of discussion. 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 and discuss. If you would like to review a list of books we have read, … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday, November 9, from 10 AM to noon. We will be continuing with Thomas Piketty's A Brief History of Equalty, Chap. 5 Pgs. 95-120. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a copy of the notes, the Zoom link and/or request to be added to the UU Schenectady Philosophy contact … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online Wednesday, Nov. 2, beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing to 12 noon. We will continue our review of Thomas Piketty's “A Brief History of Equality". If you wish to join the group, please contact Gabrielle Reals (contact information below). This week we will be reviewing Chapter 4 (pp. 68-94), The Question … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Speaker: Tobi Kirschmann, Founder and Owner of DNA Investigations As the owner of DNA Investigations in Saratoga Springs, Tobi Kirschmann uses DNA to help law enforcement and citizen sleuths. Prior to founding her business, she served for ten years as a criminologist for the California Dept. of Justice. She says that "Working in forensic science and … Continue reading EBWA October Program: Genetic Genealogy for Law Enforcement (and You!)
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online Wednesday, October 26th, from 10 AM to 12 noon. We will continue our review of Thomas Piketty's “A Brief History of Equality." This week we will be reviewing Chapter 3, facilitated by Dave Lambert. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a copy of the notes and/or request to be added … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
Whatever type of loss you've suffered, or when that loss was, there's no right or wrong way to grieve. The Caring Team is offering a monthly open group to offer support in times of grief. Drop-in participation is welcome. This will be a space for all different kinds of loss. Questions? Contact Rev. Lynn, revlynn@uuschenectady.org
In October, BIPOC book group members read the classic from 1985, The Color Purple, written by Alice Walker, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. We'll gather on Zoom on Monday October 24th for a discussion - all are welcome to attend, whether or not you have read the book. Topic: BIPOC … Continue reading Discussion of The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday, October 19, from 10 AM to noon. We will continue our review of Thomas Piketty's "Brief History of Equality." This week we will be reviewing Chapter 2, facilitated by Jose Sainz Tejero. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for a copy of the notes and/or request to … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
