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A Better Heaven

Two friends are seated together on a plane that is about to crash.

One looks at the other and says, “Well, I’ll see you on the other side.”

The proper response would be

a) I hope so.

b) Good luck with that.

c) Your place or mine?

Correct answer given on … read more.

Resilience

Resilience, “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties”. In this time of constant change, it helps to have something to anchor to. It helps to have tools that get you over the bumps in the road. It helps to have confidence that you can keep … read more.

The School is The Center of The Community

The Connected Community Schools Network helps children succeed in the classroom and hopefully become lifelong learners. 

Powerful inequities exist in public schools, contrary to our UU Principles. Learn how CCS helps kids-especially from underserved families–maximize their academic, social, and emotional potential.

Melissa Roys is the Co-Leader of … read more.

Church Picnic!

They say that food always tastes better outdoors so please come to UU Utica on Sunday, July 17  from 12 to 2 PM for an all church potluck picnic.  We’ll celebrate Summer and break bread with Rev. Karen in lieu of morning services.  Children are … read more.

Trusting the Mystery

Visit to First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto

Is it possible to sit with the mystery of a situation, to not try to find an answer, a resolution, an explanation, but to just witness and experience the mystery? In an age where answers to many of life’s … read more.

Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny

A UUA video worship service that explores and celebrates hallmarks of our UU theology. We are an interdependent whole. We make promises about how to be together, and how to be in the world. We also fall short of honoring those promises, inviting us … read more.

Oppression in Any Form Damages Us All

 From cultural erasure and microagressions to legislative restrictions and racial violence, oppression has come in many forms in the United States. As Dr. King said, “a white moderate who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension” is the greatest threat to justice. … read more.

Barneveld Pilgrimage

The annual area wide pilgrimage to the Unitarian Church of Barneveld will feature Dan Berggren. Dan is tradition based songsmith. While his roots firmly in the Adirondacks, Dan’s music has branched out across many borders. The award-winning educator and musician has entertained audiences from Kentucky to Michigan, Belgium to … read more.