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The Unknown Soldiers

Memorial Day is the day we honor those who have died in war. Many are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and every year a wreath is laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. But so many “known” soldiers remain largely unknown because their stories … read more.

Sources of Hope

Our UUUtica faith community aspires to work toward a future woven with intention and hope. How do we renew our hope as it falters in the realities around us?

Mother’s Day Reflection

Motherhood is a journey through complicating realms of nurturing. Three generations of motherless mothers will reinforce how a mother’s actions or inactions can shape who we are. 

Compassion and Courage 

We cannot create peace and justice from acts of violence. Yet nonviolent practice includes great compassion and courage. Rev Karen shares lessons learned from study of and participation in nonviolent direct action. 

Choosing Courage

What does it mean to choose courage in the times we face?  How can we build the muscle of courage in our lives and in our community practice? Together, we’ll feel, stretch, and strengthen these muscles through ritual, story, and song. 

Rev. Alia is our primary contact … read more.

Renewal, Regeneration and Rebirth

Renewal, Regeneration, Rebirth are words aligned with one of the Unitarian Universalist understandings of Easter Resurrection. We learn and celebrate the role that embracing deep renewal can play for our bodies, minds and spirits from different cultures.

Journeys in Anti-Oppression

As People of the United States, we live in the belly of culture that has been built on systematically hurting whole groups of people and earth. Where can we go with that understanding? What are some of the ways individuals and organizations move toward healing … read more.

Things I Learned Living on the Border

Rev. Pendergrast has been a Presbyterian Pastor in Rome and Cazenovia over the past two decades. When he retired, Sam and his wife Cynthia put their belongings in storage, sold their house, and spent the year 2023 as volunteers with Frontera de Cristo, a bi-national … read more.

Liberation from Guilt

Religions have used guilt for centuries to cause people to comply – much to the destruction of free spirits. Too often we inflict guilt on ourselves through regrets and shame which effectively bends our behavior and our hearts. We’ll talk about whether guilt can ever … read more.