The Other Jesus Who was Jesus aside from what Christian churches ordinarily teach? Let’s take inspiration from some possibilities. click here to attend via zoom Since we are temporarily having services at Caffe Lena until the new meetinghouse is completed (2026) here’s where you can find parking. Click here for the map and the … Continue reading The Other Jesus with Rev. Nikki Williams
click here to attend via zoom Since we are temporarily having services at Caffe Lena until the new meetinghouse is completed (2026) here’s where you can find parking. Click here for the map and the closest options are as follows: *Library parking lot…for non-members until 12:00 *Garage- West of Putnam St 2nd floor access off … Continue reading Caffe Lena
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
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
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
On September 14, we celebrate our annual “water communion” service, celebrating how, when we join together our hopes and cares, something beautiful emerges. All are invited to bring a small vial of waters to contribute to the ritual. click here to attend via zoom Congregation OOS 09-14-2025 Since we are temporarily having services at Caffe … Continue reading Water Communion A Celebration of Confluence
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: First Service at Caffe Lena with Dan Berggren
This is it folks, the day we looked forward to (or dreaded!) for a long time. Our last service at 624 North Broadway was a most special one, as we took time to honor the building that has been witness to joys, sorrows, celebrations, and more than a few pot lucks for 24 years. We … Continue reading We Say Goodbye: The Last Service at 624 N. Broadway
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
Melissa grew up in Saratoga Springs, went to Lake Ave Elementary, had her senior portrait taken by George Bolster, has ridden her bike down every alley, remembers when Mrs. London’s was on Phila Street and Mabou was on Broadway, worked at the Adelphi long before it was transformed, snuck into concerts at SPAC, spent Sunday … Continue reading To Everything There Is a Season