Dear friends, In the same way that I have been concerned about how people in our UU congregation have been doing in the wake of the election, it occurred to me that other local clergy serving congregations from historically liberal religious traditions might also be needing some support and community. Several of us gathered at … Continue reading We Are Not Alone
There are times when it feels like everything is happening at once, and now feels like one of those times. The panoply of emotions seeded by the Election continues. I treasure all the emotions and experiences that you have been sharing with me. We are here to acknowledge and bear these emotions together, and it … Continue reading On We Go
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board has approved the site development plan for our new meeting house. Clearing of the land will start shortly and should be completed by mid-December. The dozen trees we want to be sure to save have been marked with bright green ribbon. “We’re rolling,” said New Home Task Force Chair Art … Continue reading The City Greenlights Our New Meeting House
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. What Next? The Social Justice Team (SJT) welcomes and invites your ideas as we tackle the actions we must take to support our community within and outside our congregation as a result of the elections. The most targeted individuals will be … Continue reading The Latest News From Our Social Justice Team
We know that there are so many things that we don’t know, but what we do know is that whatever happens we are in it together. The Butterfly Team exists to help hold your emotions during this liminal time. To that end, last week we dug up the time capsule from 2013, and next Sunday, … Continue reading News From The Butterfly team
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. What Next? The Social Justice Team (SJT) welcomes and invites your ideas as we tackle the actions we must take to support our community within and outside our congregation as a result of the elections. The most targeted individuals will be … Continue reading The Latest News from our Social Justice Team
We Are A Sanctuary People An Election Message from UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt November 6, 2024 This is a time of great fear and devastation and very real risk to ourselves and our Beloveds. There is so much that we cannot yet know. Even if we know the shape and fear the … Continue reading We Are a Sanctuary People
My heart is aching. Not necessarily because of the election, though I am worried about that. But more over how the election is affecting so many in the congregation. We’re not unusual in feeling anxious. The American Psychological Association is concerned that this election cycle is a source of significant stress most people in the … Continue reading On this Election Eve: Connect
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. LET’S WEAR OUR YELLOW SIDE WITH LOVE SHIRTS AND JOIN THIS MARCH SUPPORTING PROPOSITION #1. Meet at 1:00 pm at the Spirit of Life in Congress Park. We’ll hear from renowned feminists Shirley Chisolm and Ruth Bader Ginsberg, then march downtown! … Continue reading NEWS FROM OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM- November 1, 2024
We know this is a tense and tender time for many and we’re collectively carrying a great deal of uncertainty around the future, not limited to next week’s election and its aftermath. In times like these, centering love in community can be a transformative form of resiliency that grounds us in possibility. As we approach … Continue reading Forward Together: Anchoring in Community Post Election