Saratoga Springs, NY — Melissa O’Brien has been appointed Interim Pastor of the Saratoga Unitarian Universalist congregation, returning to serve the community where she was raised. O’Brien grew up in Saratoga Springs and attended Lake Avenue Elementary School and Saratoga Springs High School before continuing her education at St. Lawrence University, then earning a Master … Continue reading *PRESS RELEASE* UUSaratoga welcomes Melissa O’Brien
Social Justice Notes 12/19/2025 What’s Happening? Current social justice events, crises, developments, and links to local, state and federal officials are found here: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks City Council Proclamation – Frederick Allen Lodge’s 100 th Anniversary: At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, members and friends filled the gallery to celebrate the Frederick Allen Lodge (FAL) #609’s and … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes 12-19-25
Social Justice Notes 12/11/2025 What’s Happening? Current social justice events, crises, hopeful developments, and links to local, state and federal officials is found here: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Reminder: Indivisible ADK/Saratoga’s Saturday vigils continue at noon on the corner of Broadway and Church (near the Post Office). Most passersby and drivers cheer our hardy gang of troublemakers — … Continue reading Social Justice Team notes 12-11-2025
Keeping the same info for the holiday weekend, but came across this and thought y’all would be interested. Social Justice Notes What’s Happening? An extensive listing of upcoming social justice events, crises, hopeful developments, and links to share our opinions with local, state and federal officials can be found on the following website: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes 11-21-2025
We have a new minister! It was announced officially at last week’s Sunday service, that Melissa O’Brien will be our Minister for the next 6 months. The applause indicated just how relieved and excited we are to have such a kind, wise and loving person leading our UU congregation. These are stressful and unsettling times … Continue reading Welcoming Melissa O’Brien
Social Justice Notes Excerpt from Time’s Eulogy for Jane Goodall: Ambassador of Hope: “…In her near-century of life, Goodall was all about the hope. In her final conversation with TIME, also in 2021, she said, “I’m about to leave the world with all the mess, whereas young people have to grow up into it. If … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes 11-14-2025
Journey Well – Social Justice Team – 31 October 2025 Boo! Happy Halloween y Feliz Dia de los Muertos! Engaging more Fully With “Good Troublemakers” in Saratoga Springs “the most important thing an individual can do, is be a little less of an individual and join together with others in movements large … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes 10-31-2025