Two Unitarian Universalist ministers local to me are heading for Minneapolis this week (January 21, 2026) to take part in protests against ICE; Rev. Jo from May Memorial in Syracuse who was an intern minister with us in Cortland and Rev. Douglas Taylor from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Binghamton NY who has been an … Continue reading Ministers in Minneapolis
November 20, 2025 Dear Cobblestone Church Friends, If you are like I am, a large part of my love for our church, religion, and congregation is the physical 1837 cobblestone stone church and its proud history to the area and to the bigger ideals it stands for. Right now we need to replace the front steps of … Continue reading Fundraising for Front Steps
Please join us for a special demonstration of the historic 1895 Morey & Barnes Tracker Organ at the Unitarian-Universalist Church on Church and Elm Streets in Cortland on Tuesday, November 25, at 11:00 am. Cortland native, J.R. Daniels, an authority on pipe organs and the music made for them, will give the history of the … Continue reading UU Organ Program
2 years ago our congregations began the practice of creating “hug shawls” with healing wishes, hugs and prayers woven in. Any member can request a hug shawl for members, family, and friends who are experiencing physical and emotional challenges such as: Medical Problems including surgery, cancer treatment, chronic illness, and other medical conditions. … Continue reading Pocket Hugs
Missed a Sunday worship, or just want a closer look at Rev. Laine’s reflections? “Masking and Unmasking from Sunday’s service can be found here: https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/244005985491831284 “Constellations” from our October 19 partnership service is now online. https://www.blogger.com/blog/posts/244005985491831284 Other past reflections can be found here at “Living the Journey” https://revlaine.blogspot.com/
The UU Church of Cortland is participating in two organ crawls through Cortland! Join the crawls on October 25 and December 6 through eight local churches including our own. See here for event details.
Writers’ RetreatSaturday, November 812:30—3:00 p.m.Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland3 Church St. Cortland, NYuse Elm Street entrance Hosted by the Tioughnioga Writers and Secondhand Writers Bring lunch/snacks to share, writing implements, and your imagination.
T’S A CONCERT! IT’S A CAFÉ! IT’S A BOOKSHOP! THE CORTLAND COFFEEHOUSE PLUS THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF CORTLANDPRESENTS: BRIAN FITZwith Jim Durr Saturday, October 187-9 p.m. Brian Fitz is a musician, activist, and proud father of two amazing daughters (and three wonderful cats). A lifelong New Jersey resident, Brian recently made the move to … Continue reading THE CORTLAND COFFEEHOUSE PLUS PRESENTS BRIAN FITZ
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Cortland, New York (also known as “The Old Cobblestone Church”) was built in 1837 as a Universalist Church. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The historic organ is one of only two such organs remaining. It is nationally recognized by the American Organ Historical … Continue reading TOURS OF THE CHURCH AVAILABLE:
Missed a Sunday worship, or just want a closer look at Rev. Laine’s reflections? This past Sunday’s pride reflection kick’s off pride 2025: https://revlaine.blogspot.com/2025/06/taking-up-space.html
