Archives: Services

Solstice Service

December 19’s service will be a celebration of Winter Solstice, a pagan tradition grounded in a respect and reverence for the natural world.  Hearing from several voices, we will cast a circle honoring the four directions as we embrace the coming darkness and prepare for … read more.

Genetics: The Last Frontier of Social Justice

Examining the role of genetic inheritance and the need to challenge and correct assumptions that perpetuate discrimination against the disabled.

Rev. Andrea Abbott came to the ministry somewhat late in life after having worked in various human services related occupations and as a librarian. For many … read more.

Broken Wing

Broken Wing – Our local UU clergy cluster has again created and recorded a worship service for our congregations to share – Athens & Sheshequin, Binghamton, Cortland, Schenectady, Syracuse (First), Syracuse (May), and Utica. This season, let us take a moment to honor the intertwining … read more.

Urban Tree Project

The Urban Tree Project Service, November 21st, 2021, is Presented by our UU Climate Action Committee. This project is a collaboration of the Climate Action Committee, the Utica Rotary Club, MVCAA, and the City of Utica. Representatives of these organizations will tell how urban trees … read more.