10 Higby Rd
Utica, NY 13501
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.
Archives: Services
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!
UU Flower Communion
Climate Action Team leads our Flower Communion, a Unitarian Universalist ritual. Bring a flower or two if you can. Take a different flower home with you. Every flower is unique, just like each of us. Each of us contributes our uniqueness to this community. We celebrate one … read more.
The Needs of the Many are Often the Same as the Needs of the One
As a hospital chaplain, Rev. Janet meets people from all walks of life, but her message is for and from the heart. We never walk alone. Her diverse spiritual journey allows her to bring familiar prayers to those she visits. Janet’s service will incorporate some … read more.
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.
Myths that Bind, Truths that Free – Salisbury Center Cluster Service
Joe Sanlei, a member at Salisbury Center Universalist will officiate their annual Mohawk Valley UU Cluster Service at Salisbury Center, 10:30 AM. The combined UU choir will sing under the direction of Mark Bunce. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service. The First Universalist Society … 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.
When There Were Kings
This summer marks the 250th anniversary of America’s revolt against monarchy. Some of our founding fathers like Jefferson and Adams were considered to be Unitarians. Our Democracy Action Team will explore monarchy and democracy, 250 years ago and today.