Through worship, laughter, learning, reflection, lamentation, and joy, we can feed our spirits and move forward nourished and connected with love at the center of our climate actions. Together, we can move from a deadly era of extraction to a flourishing era of connection. This fall, UU Saratoga joins with hundreds of UU congregations hosting … Continue reading Reimagine Together: From An Extractive Age to a New Era
Change is a constant in our lives, bringing both challenges and opportunities for growth. Perhaps this is especially so because no change is perfect. This service will delve into the spiritual practices that help us navigate transitions with grace and resilience and an openness that welcomes imperfection. We’ll share stories of personal transformation and explore … Continue reading Inviting Change and Imperfection
The theme for September is “The Practice of Invitation.” Generosity is a long-standing UU value. Exploring how to invite generosity as a practice in our lives, we’ll consider how practicing generosity involves cultivating a spirit of gratitude and hope. We will explore how a covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and … Continue reading Inviting Generosity
This UU ritual symbolizes the diverse streams of our lives flowing together. All ages are invited to bring a small vial of water and/or a small stone to contribute to the ritual. As we gather, we reflect on our connections and renew our commitment to shared values and mutual support. This service marks the beginning … Continue reading Annual Water Communion Celebration: Inviting New Beginnings
The colors of fall already are arriving in the Adirondacks. We’ll explore the best places to see them in the Upper Hudson corridor, opened by Thomas Durant 150 years ago with his Adirondack Railroad. Dan Forbush will share what he’s learned in three years of story telling for the Warren County Planning Department.
Exploring the renewal to be found in joy and awe.
Exploring the intersection of the spiritual practice of remembering and our Unitarian Universalist value of pluralism.
In a world where polarized views lead to discord and animosity, how can we cultivate empathy, understanding, and the willingness to engage with perspectives that differ radically and dangerously from our own?
On this Mother’s Day, our world beset by war and division, we acknowledge the peace advocate roots of Mother’s Day, the multiple ways mothering can manifest, and the many feelings this day can give rise to.
Feeling the oneness of the many without forgetting the many in the one.