Celebration of Life for Richard Baertsch

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

All are invited as we gather to honor the life of Richard Baertsch on Sunday April 7th at 2:30 pm at the UU Society of Schenectady. Richard served for many years as the chair of the Investments Advisory Committee, (previously the Trusts Committee,) and led the work of stewarding the congregation's trust funds. Just yesterday … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Richard Baertsch

A Night of Music with Peter Mayer

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

We are so thrilled to host Peter Mayer in concert. Peter is the composer of our much beloved hymn ‘Blue Boat Home’ and is a wonderful singer songwriter based in Minnesota. This is a fundraiser for UUSS. Suggested donation for tickets is $25 for adults, $5 for under 13. If you are a person of … Continue reading A Night of Music with Peter Mayer

“Exit Choices” is topic of Next Daytime Alliance Lunch at UUSS

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

No matter our age, we all have questions about the end of life. How can we prepare now to help ourselves and loved ones through this transition with dignity and respect? The Daytime Alliance invites everyone to learn from Eleanor Aronstein at their next luncheon meeting starting at 12 noon on Thursday, April 4, in the UUSS Dining Room. … Continue reading “Exit Choices” is topic of Next Daytime Alliance Lunch at UUSS

More Than a Century: The Challenges to Achieve An Equal Rights Amendment (EBWA Program)

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

March 28, 6:45-9:00 pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Andrea Foroughi, Associate Professor and Chair, History Dept., Union College Please note: We will return to in-person meetings on March 28! Professor Andrea Foroughi will speak about the long struggle to secure equal rights for women in the U.S., starting with the push for women's rights in … Continue reading More Than a Century: The Challenges to Achieve An Equal Rights Amendment (EBWA Program)

Potluck & Game Night

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

Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones on Friday 3/22/24 in the UUSS Dining Room. We'll begin the Potluck portion of the evening at 5:30 pm in order to be welcoming to those with early bedtimes, but we'll keep the food hot and folks can enjoy chatting around the dinner tables until about 7 … Continue reading Potluck & Game Night

UUSS LGBTQ Group Meeting

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

The UUSS LGBTQ group will have its next meeting on March 15, 2024 from 7pm to 8:30pm. Please contact Jenifer Pritchard at jeniferpritchard@ymail.com for details.

Parenting Circle

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

Are you on that wild ride called parenting? Come to a Parenting Circle in the Fireplace Room on Friday, March 8, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to get some support. Childcare and pizza and a movie in the Emerson Room will keep your kiddos busy while you have a frank conversation about the highs, lows, and in-betweens … Continue reading Parenting Circle

How Does She Do It All? The Story of Aneesa Waheed & Tara Kitchen

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

The Daytime Alliance invites everyone to enjoy a special lunch buffet of Moroccan food from Tara Kitchen in the UUSS Dining Room on Thursday, March 7 at noon -- and to learn how Tara Kitchen founder Aneesa Waheed has built a franchise of six restaurants on two continents and accomplished so much in such a … Continue reading How Does She Do It All? The Story of Aneesa Waheed & Tara Kitchen

On Repentance and Repair Class (please register ahead)

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

Tom Comparin, Rev. Wendy and Rev. Lynn will facilitate a three-session class on this year’s UUA Common Read, On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg. It invites readers to explore practices for accountability that can bring us into wholeness and really make a difference in our personal, community, and national relationships. Participants are encouraged to … Continue reading On Repentance and Repair Class (please register ahead)

Choir Rehearsal

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

Do you like to sing with others? Join us at choir rehearsal, either Tuesday evenings or Sundays before the worship service, or both! The choir sings as part of the worship service on occasional Sundays. Questions? Contact UUSS Music Director Maria Elmer at music AT uuschenectady.org