Speaker: Rev. Karen Brammer

Climate Justice Equals Community Care

The Saturday before this service the Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica joins more than 350 other UU congregations in workshops and projects to heal climate in partnership with those most impacted by climate change. This Sunday service acknowledges how difficult the current reality is as … read more.

“We the People”

Unitarian Universalism sprang from ancient stirrings and deep desires for freedom of religion. September 8 is the start of a new church year as we celebrate this freedom and recommit ourselves to the responsibility of democracy within our faith and beyond. We come together with … read more.

Be Like a Tree 

A surprising number of Unitarian Universalists find their spiritual grounding in nature, and in particular, through connection to trees. It is exciting to learn how science continues to empirically prove things about trees that many poets, children and spiritual guides have known for millennia. We’ll … read more.

Laugh!

Laughing is a great way to open our hearts and minds. Laughing is good medicine to prepare us for the work to come. Hear and share parables, stories, songs, and poems, and get lots of spiritual permission to laugh (in case you need it). Even … read more.

The Chalice and the Flower

In a month our Unitarian Universalist Association will vote on whether to evolve once again our 7 (and for UUUtica, our 8) Principles. No matter the outcome of the vote, our faith will not lose the chalice, nor bury the principles. However, we may gain … read more.

Five Smooth Stones for Mother’s Day

Five Smooth Stones – a gift from one of our 20th century theologians, James  Luther Adams. Rev. Karen learned this perspective and theological notation from two of the most powerful UU mentors in her life, both women, both mothers. She will share why the Five Smooths Stones … read more.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of the most challenging religious and spiritual precepts. Together we ask, “What does it mean? Why is it important? Are there ways to practice forgiveness while holding people accountable for wrong-doing?’ 

Living with the Question

In “Letters to a Young Poet” Rainer Maria Rilke wrote, “… have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign language…”

 I sometimes wrestle with and sometimes rest with … read more.