Conversation on NY Clean Water, Clean Air, & Green Jobs Bond Act of 2022

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Green Sanctuary invites everyone to a lively discussion at 9AM on October 23rd about the New York Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act of 2022. The act will be on the ballot this November on the back of the ballot. A leader in Environmental Advocates of New York State, Nicholas Moore, will give … Continue reading Conversation on NY Clean Water, Clean Air, & Green Jobs Bond Act of 2022

Event Series Mid-day Meditations

Mid-day Meditations

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations

Event Series Mid-day Meditations

Mid-day Meditations

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm Join UU Schenectady member and mindfulness Buddhist practitioner, Tamara Geveci, for six sessions of shared in-person meditation and mindfulness practice. All are welcome for any or all of the Fall sessions in the Emerson Room (or maybe outside if the weather allows). This will be a … Continue reading Mid-day Meditations

Philosophy Discussion Group

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

The Schenectady UU Philosophy Group next meets online on Weds., October 5, beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing to noon. We will complete our review of David J. Chalmers, Reality+. This week we will be reviewing the final Chapters 23 and 24 (pages 423-462) facilitated by Andrew Semieks. Please contact Gabrielle Reals at ellegr2@gmail.com for … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group

Sunday Worship: Rivers of Grace

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

This in-gathering service celebrates the grace we can find and offer in community. Bring water representing an experience or quality from your summer, or use some of the water available for our water communion. (We'll be pouring some especially for the folks online, too.) All are welcome! Potluck picnic will follow. Please join us for … Continue reading Sunday Worship: Rivers of Grace

Sunday Worship: Then and Now

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

The horrific and tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 brought immediate and lasting changes. We will acknowledge the losses, as well as some of the lessons learned, and consider how they might be relevant to the challenges we face today. The nursery will be open, and there will be a Children's Chapel in Waters House … Continue reading Sunday Worship: Then and Now

BIPOC Book Group Discussion of By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

In August, we read By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register by Piper Huguley, pub. June 7, 2022. We will discuss this book in a virtual gathering on Wednesday, August 31st, at 6:00 pm. Contact Kat Wolfram (kmwolframATgmailDOTcom) for the Zoom link or for other details. Upcoming Reads September: The Sweetness … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion of By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register

Anti-Racism Team BIPOC Book Discussion

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

The next Anti-Racism Team BIPOC Book Group book read is The Seed Keeper, by Diane Wilson. The discussion will be facilitated by Ellie von Wellsheim on Monday, February 21, at 6:30 pm. For Zoom link to the February 21st discussion, or for more information about the BIPOC Book Group, contact Kat Wolfram kmwolfram@gmail.com

Black Lives Matter Banner Dedication (New date)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

You are invited to join us Sunday December 12th, 1:30 pm, for a brief dedication ceremony of our replacement banner. The former one was damaged by weather. Please wear a mask and plan to stay distanced. Dress warmly as we will be outside only. There will be a few speakers, a ritual, and an expectation … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Banner Dedication (New date)

Discussion of Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look At Life Through Poetry

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look At Life Through Poetry, by local activist and poet Miki Conn, is the next book group choice for a read and discussion. Miki Conn will be joining us at 7 pm for the discussion. We are lucky UUs! Wednesday, October 27, at 6:30 pm. The Open Door Bookstore … Continue reading Discussion of Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look At Life Through Poetry