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
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
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
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
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
Liberal religious congregations across the country are reeling from the cascading changes being brought about by our current conservative political functionaries. There is no need to list the issues created by these politicians, but there is a need to step back, continue to connect with each other, and to find joy in our ever-changing world. … Continue reading Time for Joy
On Sunday August 3rd, there will be a special service that focuses on our New Home. Sue Davis, SD Atelier architect, will present the most current information about our new home. Members of the Task Force will take part in the service and be available for questions after service coffee chat. We hope you will … Continue reading An Audacious Bouquet: Congregational Service with Our New Home Task Force
The beauty of nature is for many of us a constant source of wonder and renewal. Today we explore how the plant world provides us with a living metaphor for how to conduct our lives meaningfully. The serviceberry and beech and maple trees all teach us that we can only flourish when our neighbors do … Continue reading All Flourishing Is Mutual