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COLLECTING ITEMS FOR CODE BLUE

LET’S HELP OUR NEIGHBORS THIS WINTER! For the next 3 Sundays (2/1, 2/8, & 2/15) there will be collection boxes in the back of the sanctuary for donations to the Saratoga Springs Code Blue Shelter. Items needed at this time include: Coffee Sugar Canned Hearty Soups Aluminum Foil Gallon Size Zip Locks Hand warmers Cash … Continue reading COLLECTING ITEMS FOR CODE BLUE

Social Justice team Notes January 30, 2026

Greetings fellow troublemakers! If you have yellow shirts and/or scarves, please wear them at events to identify UUC-SS joining the resistance. Upcoming events: Peace Prayer Walk Friday, 1/30/26,  Noon – 1:00 p.m. Black & Banned Readings Sunday, 2/8/26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ongoing: Saturday Vigils  (Indivisible ADK/Saratoga) SSNY: Noon – 1:00 p.m. Post Office, corner of … Continue reading Social Justice team Notes January 30, 2026

MLK Saratoga Dr. King Weekend Events

Friday, January 16 Join Us to Kick Off Dr. King Celebration Weekend! MLK Saratoga and Skidmore College Present: The Inaugural MLK Weekend Celebration Student Arts Showcase 5:30-7:30 p.m. Case Center Second Floor, Skidmore College Artwork, poetry and essays from local students inspired by the theme of this year’s 2026 Dr. King Weekend featuring: Saratoga Independent … Continue reading MLK Saratoga Dr. King Weekend Events

*PRESS RELEASE* UUSaratoga welcomes Melissa O’Brien

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 Team Notes 12-19-25

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 Team Notes 11-21-2025

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

Welcoming Melissa O’Brien

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