Albany UU is a member of The Soul Matters Sharing Circle, a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations who follow the same monthly themes to more easily share small group material, as well as worship, sermon, music and children’s religious education resources. A web of support and connection. Companions traveling a new journey together each month.

Thematic ministry helps focus worship services in a more in-depth and meaningful way, giving a framework with deep and rich resources to incorporate into all facets of congregational life, including giving families a way to connect spiritually around the same topic with activities and materials for all ages and abilities, that are easily adaptable to different size groups and a variety of needs.