10 Higby Rd
Utica, NY 13501
Gratitude
On this Thanksgiving weekend we give thanks for community, for family, for the sacrifices made by those who came before us.
Archives: Services
Getting It Right
Rev. Karen, who retired from ministry at UUUtica just a few months ago, returns newly inspired, particularly by the work of young adult leaders. Rev Karen will reflect on UU Utica’s first 200 years in order to imagine with body, mind and spirit the next 200.
We commemorate our Bicentennial
Rev. Eve returns to lead this UUUtica Bicentennial service. Our church has existed continuously for
two centuries – through wars, recessions, pandemics, changes in politics, technology, and fashion.
Ands at the heart of our celebration are the many souls who have called this congregation home, and a
reverence … read more.
Because They Dared
Rev. Randy Becker has known this congregation for 40% of its 200 years, and he has also known of the years before his time through the legends and stories of what went before. But, how to account for
all those 200 years? Each season in the … read more.
A 200 Year Journey Well Worth the Telling
Reverend Lori Staubitz was our minister in 2021 and 2022, a critical time for our congregation as well as our nation. Navigating the storms of ministerial change and congregational transformation during Covid was part of the long journey of this church’s 200-year ministry. But how … read more.
UU Utica 1825-2025: Building Community and Advocating for Social Justice for 200 years
Dan Berggren is a professor emeritus of SUNY Fredonia, founding member of the Unitarian Universalist fellowship in Fredonia and current member of the UU Congregation of Saratoga Springs. Dan will share his music and his thoughts in celebration of the November Bicentennial of our UUUtica church..
What We Can Learn from Noetic Sciences (IONS)
After his pioneering moonwalk, Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell had the profound experience of feeling interconnected to everything he was observing from the window of his space capsule: the stars, the moon, our blue planet, and the vastness of the cosmos. He founded IONS … read more.
In the Midst of Darkness, We Stand as Light
This weekend represents many cultures and traditions. Rev. Jill will explore the 20th century ability to stand up to oppression, and the lessons we can uncover from less privileged peoples who are still living in the darkness of fear and oppression. DEI has a definite role, … read more.
The roots of morality: How do we know what’s right?
UU member Glenn Coin peers into the origins of our sense of right and wrong.
Community is the Heart of Healing
A sense of belonging acts as a foundation for individual well-being. It influences how we view the world and interact with others. Having access to community spaces where we can bring our whole selves and encourage authenticity helps us to process, understand, and navigate the … read more.