As we celebrate and welcome everyone, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation, we are reminded not to become complacent. Individual rights are still under attack in certain circles. Members of the LGBTQ+ community will share their personal experiences and challenges.
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Flower Communion and more. In addition to the sharing of flowers at this annual communion, we will celebrate three rites of passage: the dedication of Jinora Zinnia Nimz, the ‘crossing of the bridge’ from childhood to youth of three of our teens, and the final Sunday … read more.
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On this Memorial Day, we will remember — and we will be joined by members of Albany UU who have served in the armed forces, in times of peace and war.
“Our separate fires will kindle one flame” at this year’s edition of our annual Youth Group/Volunteer Appreciation service celebrating the passions, perspectives, and talents of our Youth Group and Coming of Age participants. We will also take some time to appreciate the fire of commitment … read more.
May 12 is Mothers Day and we’ll be honoring some of the ‘parents’ of this congregation who have contributed to its history, inspired connections, and opened ways for the future.
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Beginning with the October workshop and continuing with listening circles, your Transition Team asked and you responded: what do you celebrate about this congregation, what are your concerns, and what are your bright hopes in this time of transition? … read more.
Our understanding of the interconnectedness of all life can be traced to one man and one moment. In 1802 Alexander Van Humboldt stood on a mountaintop. As he surveyed the land below, he thought of all the mountains he had climbed, jungles, rivers, prairies, and … read more.
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This is the annual Green Sanctuary Team Earth Day Service. This year we are focusing on the impacts of environmental problems in our own neighborhood and what can be done about … read more.
Service will be held at 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady at 10:30AM.
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Join Rev. Ashley DeTar Birt, from New York Unitarian Universalist Justice (NYUUJ), and friends from … read more.
Pam Collins and Reverend Linda Hoddy will discuss the use of religious language at Albany UU. We often wrestle with this question in choosing words for sermons, readings, music, and sometimes in classes. Pam takes the position that we should encourage spirituality but forgo the … read more.
