Huddled Masses A New Performance for Immigrant Rights by Shaina Taub Arrangement by: Allen René Louis Ghreg Louis Featuring: Jenn Colella Alex Joseph Grayson Broadway Inspirational Voices Music Directed and Orchestrated by: Kareem Matcham Music Video Directed by: Jessica Sanders at Altina Films All proceeds benefiting the work of the New York Civil Liberties Union … Continue reading A quick note from our Social Justice Team
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
Hi Everyone. First, a hearty thank you to all who brought beautiful flowers for our Easter service. Wow! It was just a riot of color and joy! Thank you! Second, please note that the open conversation around end of life/death and dying we had planned for this Sunday after the service is going to be … Continue reading Pastor’s letter 4-24-26
What is a bear with no teeth called? What, you say? All month long we are exploring sources of resilience. This week we are exploring how humor is an important option. Humor and wit are such important components of being a Unitarian Universalist. Fun and laughter help us stretch and bounce back, even if it’s … Continue reading RE February 22, 2026
UU Social Justice Team Meeting Thanks to those who met Tuesday the 19th . Going forward, SJT will meet (Hybrid) on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. All interested parties are welcome, Zoom link is on our Breeze Calendar. Last (Thursday) night, a refreshing group of Skidmore social work students joined Social Justice Social Hour … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – February 27, 2026
Once again, many thanks for your patience, kindness and flexibility as I learn the ropes. These first three weeks have been challenging in ways I didn’t even imagine. I like to be organized, but death and weather are good reminders to stay in the flow of life. As you’ve probably noticed, I speak each week, … Continue reading A Note From Pastor Melissa February 2, 2026
Dear Friends, First, thank you so very much for your kindness, compassion and generosity of spirit as I navigated my first week here alongside the death of a young man in our community in Vermont. George was close with my daughter, and his family is well-known and loved in our small town. Sunday was a … Continue reading Letter from Melissa O’Brien, Pastor January 16, 2026
Once again, with our transition to temporary locations as we build our new meetinghouse, SJT will be promoting and partnering with the various local Social Justice groups.