Archives: Services

Young Scholar’s Service

Students in the Young Scholars LPP participate in a comprehensive program providing academic, social and cultural enrichment. It is the intent of the Young Scholars Program to help students achieve academic success by maintaining an A or B average, earning a New York State Regents … read more.

Once Upon A Time …

Folklore and folk stories, including fairy tales, often reflect the society and times in which they were written, and can change with time and geography. However, the themes in these stories remain relatable even as the details differ, and there’s always something to be learned, … read more.

Spirituality of Change

Change can upend our lives, bring unwanted feelings, and exhaust us. It is can also create a profound opportunity for personal growth, spiritual deepening, and community change. To do this requires compassion, gentleness, and intention — with ourselves and others.

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Being an Inclusive City: Challenges and Rewards

An influx of refugees built upon long tradition of immigration and migration that has made the City of Utica distinctively diverse in culture and purpose. Utica Director of City Initiatives Marques Phillips talks about how Utica’s diversity presents both challenges and opportunities when it comes … read more.

New Year’s Service

In hindsight, 2020 was a tough year. There is much to bring us hope in 2021, however, including changes in leadership that will put a focus on climate and social justice issues, economic equity, and a COVID19 vaccine. Join us in this service by sharing … read more.

Yule Celebration

While our worship committee takes a well deserved break, we will be visiting with May Memorial and First UU of Syracuse for a joint service. In this dark, silent stillness, what light will your imagination spark? What song will your inner voice bring forth? Join us … read more.

Coming Out of the Shadows

The Winter Solstice is once again upon us, when we turn the corner from darkness to growing light. For many people, for many reasons, this past year has been dark, covered in shadows. We come together in this service, looking to the Earth centered traditions … read more.

Healing and Reconciliation

Join us as we enter the holiday season of light amid darkness. Many cultures and traditions take these longest nights of the year to recognize the return to light; we will explore these themes through the lens of Judaism, and the Jewish seasonal holiday of … read more.