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office@uuutica.orgThe Courage to Hope through Dark Times. Our faith provides us with courage and urgency to hope during dark times, not through illusion but through recognition of the tragic reality of life. Dr. King, along with many of our heroes and prophets believed better times … read more.
Jen DeWeerth is the Dean of the Rome Campus and Community Outreach at Mohawk Valley Community College. She has been an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ for more than 25 years. She is involved in grassroots political and social justice organizing in central … read more.
Acknowledging the real climate change threats we face and the anxiety and grief this causes many, the UU Climate Action Team will discuss positive actions being taken to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Taking action brings joy and helps build resistance to despair and … read more.
Stories, songs, and a burning of past regrets in anticipation of a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year. Hosted by Glenn Coin, Betsy LaPorte and Jeff Chard.
Deck the Halls! Christmas is a time of sharing and caring for family and loved ones. UUUtica invites visitors – individuals and families from all faith backgrounds – to come together for candlelight, song, and words of inspiration. Rev. Janet serves on the Board of … read more.
In the darkness of winter’s depth, we gather to slow down from the rush of the season, sitting in quiet meditation and candlelight as we honor the turning of the year. Through ritual, silence, and song, we’ll explore what it means to rest in … read more.
In our ever-changing lives we have experiences where we cross over from what was, to what is just becoming. These experiences can be exciting or frightening, but they are always transforming. “Rites of passage” are ceremonies, rituals and practices that mark those special times of … read more.
We often bemoan the short days and long nights of winter, but what if we embrace the darkness instead of complain about it? Long winter nights give us time for reflection. Coffee tastes better. We read more books. We get to wear wool sweaters. UUU … read more.
On this Thanksgiving weekend we give thanks for community, for family, for the sacrifices made by those who came before us.
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.
