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
UU World is a digital and print magazine that is sent to all members of UU congregations. This week our own Rev. Laine was quoted in an article on Spiritual Direction: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-spiritual-direction-about-resources-unitarian-universalism
July 19 2025 is the third annual Cortland Community Pride Festival and we have a space reserved for the UU Church of Cortland. The Festival will be at the Courthouse Park in downtown Cortland, NY and runs from 10 am – 2 pm.
This summer our big gathering will be a picnic with our Sibling congregation: Sunday, July 20 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Picnic with Athens Church at Stewart Park, Ithaca. If you would like, bring a dish to pass and a lawn chair.
