A brief ceremony took place Thursday, January 23, 2025, to thank the land and the trees of 400 Louden before our contractor started cutting trees and clearing the land. A small group gathered at the driveway access and then walked back in through the trees to just about where the new meetinghouse will be sited … Continue reading Thanking the Land and Trees of 400 Louden Road
The award-winning film Four Winters will be screened at Skidmore College on January 27 from 6-8 pm, followed by a Q&A discussion with director Julia Mintz. The powerful and inspiring documentary tells the story of courageous Jewish fighters who battled unimaginable odds to fight back against Hitler’s war machine as it raged across Eastern Europe. … Continue reading Award Winning Documentary Four Winters to be Shown at Skidmore on January 27, 6 pm Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day
As you may have already heard, Trump put a ‘pause’ to the Refugee Resettlement Program through which the Saratoga Area Welcome Circle (SAWC) was sponsoring the young Afghan family. Although fully vetted and about to arrive in our country, their flight – and many others – is now cancelled. You may already know about this … Continue reading Advocate for Refugees Stranded by Trump
Yesterday — January 23, 2025 — was a milestone moment in the history of our congregation. We gathered at 400 Louden Road—the site of our future meeting house—for a heartfelt “Tree and Land Blessing.” As Board Secretary, I felt it my responsibility to document this occasion, a poignant blend of gratitude and farewell, as we … Continue reading A Blessing for the Future: Honoring the Land at 400 Louden Road
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. UU Common Read is here in March! The 2024-25 UU Common Read is Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families (Skinner House, 2023). Kickoff event – Movie Night on Sunday, Feb 2 – 6:30-8:30pm Will & Harper is … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team News January 24, 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. Puppet Show and Singalong – Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. We are hosting this MLK Weekend event, courtesy of our own Marigold (aka Julie Holmberg), Rev Joe, Dan Berggren, and members of the Division St. School with music … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team news January 15, 2025
In recent months, Julie Holmberg has delighted those of us who regularly attend Sunday services at UU Saratoga with short skits featuring Marigold, the spirited and inquisitive seven-year-old girl she brings to life through a puppet she had custom-made by a supplier on Etsy. As an example, Rev. Joe’s conversation with Marigold at our Christmas … Continue reading Coming Saturday: Civility Puppets Make Their Public Debut
Join the Living Legacy Project for an unforgettable journey through the rich history and culture of the American South on our Low Country Pilgrimage, taking place from March 24-29, 2025. This five-day pilgrimage will explore key sites of African American history and the Civil Rights Movement, from Savannah to Charleston, with expert-led tours and immersive … Continue reading 2025 Low Country Living Legacy Pilgrimage
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. LET’S CARPOOL TO THE KICKOFF MARCH AND RALLY ON JAN. 14! This is the 2025 Campaign Kickoff & Lobby Day to support passage of the Medical Aid In Dying act with advocates coming from around the state. We will march from … Continue reading Social Justice Team’s news: January 3, 2025