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Service with Rev. Alia Shinbrough

Rev. Alia is our primary contact from the Central East Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association. This will be their first visit with our congregation. Rev. Alia works towards embodying transformative ministry in this time of political and social crisis, empowering others to build collective … 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.

St. Patrick’s Day, Beyond the Frivolity

Saint Patrick was a missionary credited with spreading a new religion to a tiny island in the west of Europe in the 5th century. Why is there an international party day in his honor? How are Saint Patrick and his day relevant to the social … read more.

Fire in the Belly

Unitarian Universalists claim to cultivate open minds, loving hearts and giving hands or a more loving and just world. What does it take to move our collective dreams and yearnings into active care and turning dreams into realities? “Fire in the Belly” is a powerful … read more.

Growing Our Collective Power

Addressing social justice is a multi-faceted endeavor that requires collective action. Hope grows when we unite in community, using our UU shared values to challenge injustice and build a more loving, equitable world. The Democracy Action Team advocates to affirm the worth, dignity and rights … read more.

Together – The Power of Community Service

No one person can get everything done, but, when we come together, our varied skills and interests build a community bigger than its parts. Hear from members of the congregation about what calls them to give back to our community and consider where your uniqueness … read more.