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Be More Tree: Wisdom for Healing and Resilience

Sara Miller dives into the wild ride of mysterious illness, moving from uncertainty and control toward surrender and trust in the sacred unfolding of life’s process. Inspired by the wisdom of trees and lived experience, Sara uncovers important teachings about letting go, tuning into your … read more.

Homecoming 

A time for reflection, a mingling of water that people have collected over the summer, and a way of reminding ourselves of the home we share, a home we come back to, a home where we welcome all to make their own.

UU Utica Picnic

They say that food always tastes better outdoors so please come to UU Utica on Sunday, August 31st at 11AM for an all church picnic.  We’ll celebrate Summer and break bread in lieu of morning services. Everyone is welcome!

The Mystical Path

Brian will speak on the path to Enlightenment through mystical connection and practice.

Brian Lottman is a wandering monk who travels the world, sharing his love of the spiritual quest, exploring spiritual destinations, and meeting spiritual masters. He holds inspirational talks on meditation, spiritual healing, ancient … read more.

Storytelling

As a trans and Neurodivergent person, Alex finds that storytelling can be an essential way of sharing experiences. All of this is true of any one marginalized group, but especially true for multiply marginalized people. Shared experiences can be a powerful tool for building solidarity … read more.

Strangers, Neighbors and Friends

Mark served Utica’s Tabernacle Baptist Church for 17 years. During that time his congregation welcomed hundreds of ethnic Karen refugees from Burma. Mark has spent time in the refugee camps in Thailand and Burma, most recently for an extended period thanks to a Lilly Endowment … read more.

We Are Lichen

Let’s enter the world of lichens and see what we can learn from these fascinating little lifeforms that we take for granted. Prepare to be surprised and amazed!

Your guide on this journey will be Rev. Shelley, a newly retired UU minister who served congregations across the … read more.