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The Other Jesus

The Other Jesus  Who was Jesus aside from what Christian churches ordinarily teach? Let’s take inspiration from some possibilities. Music Sheet 10-19-25 OOS 10-19-2025 click here to attend via zoom Beginning Sunday October 12th, we will have our 10am service at our meetinghouse at 624 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. We look forward to seeing … Continue reading The Other Jesus

A Broken Angel

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day at a time when the Federal Government is erasing most reminders of the roles of “others” in forming and maintaining our nation, the October 12 service will concentrate on the effects of the reservation program.  Jim Caverly will bring a story of his adopted daughter – a Lakota girl … Continue reading A Broken Angel

A House Not Made with Hands

A House Not Made with Hands is the dwelling place of spirit and community, the home we build in love that endures beyond walls. Melissa O’Brien grew up in Saratoga. She lives in southern Vermont where she is a hospice chaplain and community liaison for the Completed Life Initiative’s end of life project called The … Continue reading A House Not Made with Hands

Reflection on Propriety

Our political landscape has radically changed (many would contend for the worse). How can we navigate this altered landscape while upholding UU values? How do we respond effectively? How are we called to change? Printed OOS 09-28-2025 Music sheet 9-28-25 click here to attend via zoom Since we are temporarily having services at Caffe Lena … Continue reading Reflection on Propriety

On Faith

We say that we are a faith community, a community of faith, perhaps a faithful congregation. My first thoughts on these descriptors were doubtful, at best, maybe even verging on incredulous. What does “faith” mean to you? What images are stirred up? Join us for a bit of a dive into the concepts of faith … Continue reading On Faith

A UU Gospel According to Dan: Our First Service at Caffe Lena

Part service, part concert, this transition to our time at Caffe Lena will be led by Dan Berggren. Dan is a SUNY professor emeritus, a folksinger/songwriter for over 50 years, a recent inductee to the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame, a founding member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Northern Chautauqua in … Continue reading A UU Gospel According to Dan: Our First Service at Caffe Lena

The Spirituality of Baseball

This morning we present a humorous perspective on community spirit, teamwork, and rooting for the home team. It is a recollection of a sermon delivered in July 2007 by a beloved former congregant, Board member, and President of the Congregation, Brent Wilkes. Brent had been a strong advocate of growing this congregation and moving to … Continue reading The Spirituality of Baseball