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Awakening Together at Ostara

As the earth awakens from winter’s rest and life returns to the land, we reconnect with one another and the natural world. Join us for this Ostara (Spring equinox) service celebrating the bonds of community, the renewal of relationships, and the joy of coming together … read more.

We commemorate International Women’s Day

Lu Blanchard vice-president of the Utica-Rome League of Women Voters. The Universalist Church was the first denomination to ordain a woman – Rev. Olympia Brown – as a minister with full denominational authority, in 1863.

Finding Resilience in Dark Times

Our guest speaker Tea Parker will share her personal story of strength and resilience, including surviving a near-death experience. This service will offer inspiration for anyone facing challenges, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we can discover profound courage and renewed purpose. Tea … read more.

 Kneeling as an Art of Resilience

We explore how the cultivation of wonder can be a source of resilience. As a means to this, we’ll consider the art of Chiura Obata, his appreciation for nature, and his experience of being removed from his home to internment camps for Japanese Americans during … read more.

My Intersex Valentine

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Inclusion Team co-chair and Board Clerk Katie Spires offers a look at Valentine’s Day on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. While of course she can’t speak for everyone and all identities, she hopes to shed some light on the “I” part of the acronym with a reflection … read more.

Healing and Honoring the Body

Gianluca Avanzato is a writer, artist, poet and teacher living in upstate New York. Gianluca holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, where he studied religion and spiritual care. He has engaged in interreligious dialogue trainings and sessions around the world and holds … read more.

How Journaling Changed My Life

Journaling for more than a week can lead to real growth and healing. Rev. Jill discovered “The Monk Manual”, and that has made all the difference for her. Focus, organization, and gratitude can change your life too!

They Cannot Burn What We Remember: Celebrating Banned Books

Zoom only

The service will explore education as liberation and tackle the rise of book bans across the country.

https://zoom.us/j/95274927371?pwd=H5pJFsXMxCMCfJlOwupV326HUrh1Fo.1
Meeting ID: 952 7492 7371  Passcode: 210281
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REMINDER: UUUtica is closed this Sunday

St. Paul’s Universalist Church in Little … read more.