10 Higby Rd
Utica, NY 13501
Resolutions service
Three generations of Unitarian Universalists share reflections on New Year’s memories and hopes – past, present, and future. With Jennifer Chard (Community UU Church of New York), Stephanie Markham, Asher Markham, and Jeff Chard.
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Christmas Eve service
We celebrate Christmas tradition with traditional and contemporary music and readings. Please join us for this evening service!
Winter Solstice service
As we experience the longest night of the year, it can feel like the sun may never return. This is why pagan rituals often included active ways to bring light into their lives and regain the energy that can feel lost in these darkest days. … read more.
Reflections from the Intersection of Slow Recovery and No Control
Rebuilding capacity after heart surgery, I find two phrases seem the most reliably helpful in the midst of painful surprises and setbacks (that is, after “Owe!” or “Oh NO!”). I’m getting better at mustering the first constructive thought: “Breathe. Now breathe deeper, even if it hurts.” … read more.
HURRY UP AND WAIT. Being HERE in a busy world
We are an impatient culture, living in our minds, always working on our to-do lists. Let’s take a moment and slow down and learn to take advantage of those moments when we have to wait: for the light to change, for the elevator to come, … read more.
Oh, We Give Thanks
December 1, 10:30 AM: We join the First Universalist Church of Rochester for a a streaming service with their settled minister, Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell. UUUtica will be open with the service on our large screen ,followed by our usual coffee hour. Service will also be viewable via … read more.
How to Creatively Connect Yourself in order to Heal
Lorraine will share artwork and discuss the power of imagination and intuition, inspired in part by Albert Einstein’s words: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
“Larainbo” has spent her life creating and inspiring all to get drama and trauma out of our lives, and onto the … read more.
Collective Healing, and The Power of Belonging Within a Community
Living with uncertainty amplifies our fear and anxiety This influences mind-body health, communication, and decision making. Deb Faust talks about collective healing and learning how to build bridges that will connect us to our shared humanity. We don’t solve problems when we’re frightened. We solve … read more.
Self-Care for the Ongoing Apocalypse
Times are tough, but so are we. Discover some tips for surviving the day when it feels like the world is ending.
Stephanie Markham is a second generation Unitarian Universalist, UUU Board member. and Librarian for Teen Services at Jervis Library in Rome.
“Facing the Darkness and Finding the Light Within”
Rev Jill Farnhum -Us attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC in 1991, was ordained 1995 in Metropolitan Community Church. She is now spiritually connected with Lotus Heart Zen Buddhist Sangha in Oneida. Jill has worked in Sciences and Health Care including dealing with HIV/AIDS … read more.