Multi-Platform – In person Athens, and on Zoom One of the most challenging principles of Unitarian Universalism is to respect the inherent worth and dignity of every being. What about scorpions, and other critters (including humans) who have the power to harm? How do we put love at the center in real-world situations where the … Continue reading How do you Love a Scorpion? – Rev. Darcey Laine (from Athens)
Multi-Platform – In person Athens, In person Cortland and on Zoom There was a time in the 19th century when spiritualism was spreading quickly, especially in areas near us in Upstate New York. Many of our Universalist ancestors were inspired to find a way to bring the two traditions together. As we approach the time … Continue reading Spirits, Ghosts and Universal Love – Rev. Darcey Laine (from Cortland)
Multi-Platform –IN person Cortland, In person Athens and on Zoom Join us in celebrating LGBT*QIA+ Pride and your own innate fabulousness. Gay or straight, cis or trans*, Pride reminds us to let our own light shine. As a community we affirm our covenant to be that place where we can be our truest, best selves, and … Continue reading Celebrating Pride
Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom This is the time of year when students are graduating, and young people celebrate their accomplishments and milestones in their studies. In adulthood our milestones are not always so obvious, but as long as we live we learn and grow and change. Today we celebrate our many … Continue reading Milestones
Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom Across the country, from schools, to religion, to politics it feels like the world is hardening into “us against them.” Universalism offers an antidote, a balm for this dualism. In belief and in practice, our Universalist faith tradition offers us a healing space between “us” and “them” … Continue reading Healing for a Divided World
Multi-Platform – In person Athens, In person Cortland and on Zoom This uniquely Unitarian ritual is almost 100 years old, and helps us share gratitude for the beauty of nature and for the diversity of our community. Once again this year it will be held in all 3 of our sanctuaries, so that we can … Continue reading Flower Ceremony – Rev. Laine (from Cortland)
Multi-Platform – In person Cortland and on Zoom The Cortland congregation has a rich history lasting almost 200 years.Our story is like the deep roots of a great old tree that support and nourishe our spirit,our integrity and our purpose as a congregation. This Sunday we will tell storiesform our own history that help connect … Continue reading Telling Our Story
Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom In honor of Earth Day, we look back on how our congregation has manifested our care for the Earth. From our old Earth Day fairs, to becoming a Green Sanctuary Congregation, from composting and insulation to study groups and Earth-centered worship. This has been an important part … Continue reading Walking the Earth Path
Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom People of many faith traditions and beliefs are part of our UU community. This year at Easter we look for the ways the Easter story speaks to us, and can lift us up, whether or not we are Christian. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09
Next Cortland Bring a Friend Sunday – March 24 Please mark your calendars- Sunday March 24 will be a special Palm Sunday service in person in our beautiful sanctuary led by Alex — wear your Palm Sunday pin if you have one! Afterwards we will have a potluck focused on “Telling Our Stories” from the history of UUCC. We … Continue reading Palm Sunday
