Archives: Services

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.

Celebration of Rev. Karen’s Ministry

This is Rev Karen Brammer’s final service with us at UUUtica. Thresholds are sacred times of transition. This threshold service holds the truth of farewells, the potentials for what’s next, the concerns, and the love.

Service will be followed by a barbeque on the lawn (outdoors, … read more.

UUA General Assembly service

10:30 Service with Rev. Karen, followed at 11:am on our large screen by the annual UUA General Assembly service from Baltimore

*Please note – Hospitality and coffee will start at 10:30 am due to the 11 am national streaming service.

PILGRIMAGE service at Unitarian Church of Barneveld

100 Park Ave.,Barneveld 

*UUUtica will not be open, will not hold a service this morning.*

10:00 am Reception on the Barneveld Church Lawn –With Monk Rowe & Ann Carey

11:00 am Barneveld Worship Service –Rev. Ned Wight, Speaker, with Combined Choirs of

Mohawk Valley UU Cluster churches.

Noon Luncheon follows … read more.

What is Ministry?

Ministry supports our mission as a faith Community. When done with intention and vision, all that we do together is ministry. What might that mean? What might that look like?

The Unknown Soldiers

Memorial Day is the day we honor those who have died in war. Many are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and every year a wreath is laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. But so many “known” soldiers remain largely unknown because their stories … read more.

Sources of Hope

Our UUUtica faith community aspires to work toward a future woven with intention and hope. How do we renew our hope if it falters in the realities around us?

Mother’s Day Reflection

Motherhood is a journey through complicating realms of nurturing. Three generations of motherless mothers will reinforce how a mother’s actions or inactions can shape who we are. 

Compassion and Courage 

We cannot create peace and justice from acts of violence. Yet nonviolent practice includes great compassion and courage. Rev Karen shares lessons learned from study of and participation in nonviolent direct action.