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Social Justice Team Notes June 126, 2026

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Social Justice Team Notes – June 26, 2026 Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Thanks to all who celebrated Juneteenth last Friday at Saratoga Springs YMCA & Senior Center! Photos & recordings will be posted soon at: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/juneteenth Express your rights! with Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, neighbors, friends, honk & wavers, Saturdays, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Broadway, … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes June 126, 2026

Social Justice Team Notes – June 19, 2026

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Social Justice Team Notes – June 19, 2026 Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Ongoing Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church) Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 – 4:00  Location: Saratoga Springs YMCA – Free Admission  Our Lodge Foundation (OLF), supported by MLK Saratoga and many local … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – June 19, 2026

The Latest From Our Social Justice Team- June 11, 2026

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Social Justice Team Notes – June 11, 2026 Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church) Except This Saturday, June 13… Flag Day Parade Organizer: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge  https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/event/elks-flag-day-parade-93440/   MLK Saratoga, along with Saratoga Pride, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, & the League of Women Voters, … Continue reading The Latest From Our Social Justice Team- June 11, 2026

Social Justice Team Notes – May 22, 2026

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  Social Justice One-stop-shop: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks The Week in Review: Kindred Spirits Songfest Interactive Rehearsal (this past Monday night) Despite last week’s busy schedule, 20 music lovers attended the Saratoga Arts De Sarno Theatre, listening to and singing with Mary Turcich. UU representation (25%) was impressive. The audience shared constructive comments to help organizers prepare for … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – May 22, 2026

A Taste of What’s To Come- Rev. Viola Abbitt’s Sermons

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We are trying to be patient but we’re very excited to have Rev. Viola Abbitt joining us at UU Saratoga! If you’d like an idea of what her sermons are likes, here’s some links for you! Cultivating Compassion: Where Compassion Begins and Ends Nurturing Gratitude: The Practice of Gratitude Choosing Hope: Choice or Imperative Practicing … Continue reading A Taste of What’s To Come- Rev. Viola Abbitt’s Sermons

Social Justice Team Notes – May 15, 2026

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Social Justice One-stop-shop: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks UUA Common Read Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection & Connection by Deepa Iyer (Award-winning Author, Professor, Attorney and Activist):  https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/read/social-change-now  Book & signup sheet will be in the sanctuary – so far, 5 people signed up  On Sunday, please ask an SJT member for more information, to help us … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – May 15, 2026

PASTOR’S LETTER May 8, 2026

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Hello Friends. Congratulations on the hiring of your next minister. What divine timing, that Rev. Viola is coming back to the area right when you have needed new leadership. I will be staying on through July, helping with any transitions, and then returning once a month (or so) as my schedule allows. I can’t imagine … Continue reading PASTOR’S LETTER May 8, 2026