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“Active Hope” Earth Day

Active Hope is not wishful thinking. Active Hope is not waiting to be rescued by the Lone Ranger or by some savior. Active Hope is waking up to the beauty of life on whose behalf we can act. We belong to this world. The web … read more.

Diving Lessons for Spiritual Floaters

As a progressive faith tradition, we draw on many sources for truth, wisdom and guidance. However, this wide range of options sometimes keeps us on the surface of religious inquiry. Join us for worship as we delve into the realms of stages of faith development … read more.

New Beginnings and Rebirth

Exploring how Easter reminds us to begin anew.

Janet is a former member of UUU and a retired CPA. She was ordained as an Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister by One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in 2015 after many years of spiritual study. She now serves on the Board of … read more.

Loved Into Being

Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise:  It’s “heart” work.  Join us for this service which includes a sermon by UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray as well as vibrant music, storytelling, and other worship elements that will help us grow in spirit, in courage, … read more.

Tree of Life

The Spirituality of Being Green- Please join us and Rev. Lori Staubitz this
Sunday for worship as we unearth the origins of “The Tree of Life” as a religious symbol and how trees have played a significant part in human spirituality as well as sustaining life … read more.

Legacy

“I, being of sound mind, do hereby bequeath … ” begins what many consider the most important document of their lives. What follows will be a long list of assets and beneficiaries. 

Often we measure our lives in possessions and wealth, but let’s think less about … read more.

The Source of Human Good

The Rise of the Reich and World War ll challenged traditional Western theology in the 1940’s. Contemporary philosophers and theologians no longer supported traditional concepts of religion and sought to integrate scientific theory and religious thought for a whole new generation. Henry Nelson Wieman would … read more.

Black Art Matters

Daniel Buckingham, Artist and PrattMWP Professor of Sculpture, will share and discuss historic and contemporary images that illustrate the role of art in Black Lives Matter. Dan is a longtime UUUUtica member who traveled solo by bicycle for 8 years along the Silk Road and … read more.

We Need Your Light! Let It Shine!

A service of love on this special day of Valentine’s and the birthday of Mr. Frederick Douglas.

The Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead is a native of Chicago, Illinois and worked in the radio industry there for 14 years.  She received the B.A. from Clark Atlanta University, … read more.