Archives: Services

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.

Living LGBTQIA on Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we recognize the asexual, aromantic, and other LGBTQIA+ people who live among us, often unnoticed. Members of UUUtica’s Inclusion Team will share their knowledge and speak to their experiences of love under the queer umbrella.

What might UU Identity look like?

Unitarian Universalism welcomes a diversity of life- experiences, focuses on building community, and encourages differences in truth and meaning. With this variety, are there possible common threads to claim as UU identities?

Global Unitarian Universalists!

The Mohawk Valley Unitarian Universalist Cluster will gather in Utica at the UUUtica Church. Each of our congregations has many shared UU qualities, and many unique aspects. As we gather for fellowship, what if we broaden our imaginations to take in what it means to … read more.

Unity in Service: Why it Takes All of Us

We also commemorate and honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jacqueline Nelson is President of the NAACP Rome branch, a Member of the NAACP NYS Conference Executive Board, and NAACP NYS Western Region Education Director.