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
Archives: Services
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, our service concentrates on the effects of the reservation program. Jim Caverly brings a story of his adopted daughter to our congregation—a Lakota girl from the Rosebud … 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? OOS 09-28-2025 Music sheet 9-28-25
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
Water Communion: A Celebration of Confluence
Today 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. OOS 09-14-2025
A UU Gospel According to Dan: Our First Service at Caffe Lena
Part service, part concert, this transition to our time at Caffe Lena is 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 Fredonia, … Continue reading A UU Gospel According to Dan: Our First Service at Caffe Lena
We Say Goodbye: The Last Service at 624 N. Broadway
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
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
To Everything There Is a Season
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