Rev. Randolph Becker will be recording a sermon for us today that will be part of tomorrow’s service. Most of us have enjoyed Randy’s many guest services at UUUtica and at Barneveld Pilgrimages. Randy grew up in our church and in our church school. The … read more.

Somnambulist or not, sleepwalking is a dangerous reality for most people.  Too much is done without an awareness of what we are doing. How do we differentiate between culture, habit, and awareness?  How does one become more mindful without that mindfulness itself shutting off awareness?  … read more.

What if you returned home and found that some treasured object had been stolen?  You would feel hurt, violated, and a little angry.  But, for most people, such theft occurs over time without their notice: faith is slowly eroded by culture, religion, politics, and much … read more.

The sudden emergence of insight and meaning has been the stuff of legend and epics for all eternity.  It has never belonged to any one faith tradition nor any one set of religious expressions.  In fact, one need not be religious at all to know … read more.

“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.