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.
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Stretching for a New Way 3.3.2024 OOSDownload
We will begin this year’s Stewardship Campaign on Sunday, March 3. The choir will sing “A New Way” and “‘Tis A Gift to Be Simple,” and we will … read more.
Toward Trust Feb 4 OOSDownload
We are suffering from a lack of trust in our society. For often good reasons, we don’t trust our major institutions: Government, law enforcement, education, politics, financiers, the workplace, religion…. Where is there lack of trust in your life? In your family? In our … read more.
“The Spirit overseeing all, Eternal Love, remains.” Those words by John Greenleaf Whittier appear in our hymnal as “Immortal Love”(#10). How can we access that love? Is that Love the source of all? Dare we call it God? As we work through conflicts, whether here … read more.
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What would MLKing have to say about the wars raging today? We’ll read and reflect on his words regarding peace and non-violence. Service designed and conducted by Rev. Linda Hoddy and Nellson … read more.
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As the darkness increases, we gather to celebrate the blessings of light. Without light in the physical world, we would not exist. But light has also been an important symbol of the Divine in the … read more.
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As we explore Generosity this month, let’s reflect on how Albany UU can balance security and compassion as we contemplate how best to serve the houseless people seeking shelter under our eaves. Buddhism tells us we must balance … read more.
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Rev. Lynn and Rev. Linda spent a week in early October in Montgomery, Alabama for Interim Minister Training. Why Montgomery? Because we UUs are committed to creating diverse, multicultural congregations. This congregation has affirmed its commitment to our Eighth … read more.
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For those not going to Silver Bay, we will gather in Community Hall for a multigenerational celebration of our heritage. Peter Brown is preparing a slide show which will replace the sermon. Rev. Hoddy will … read more.
