Multi-Platform – In person Cortland, Athens and on Zoom Since ancient times, humans have created traditions around sharing a meal to mark the seasons or to celebrate important moments in the life of community. What wisdom do we notice in our own holiday traditions? How can we adapt the old ways to foster the inclusive … Continue reading The Wisdom of Holiday Meals– Rev. Darcey Laine (from Cortland)

Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom In honor of Bodhi Day we offer stories about the life and teachings of the Buddha, and simple practices for everyday life. Join us at our usual link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09

Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom As we prepare for this week’s celebration of Thanksgiving, which is also a National Day of Mourning, let’s consider together our sense of place, particularly our connection to sacred spaces and places. How can we cherish our sacred spaces and protect them for future generations? Join us … Continue reading Sacred Places – Rev. Darcey Laine (from Athens)

Multi-Platform – In person Athens, In person Cortland and on Zoom “Love is the doctrine of this church, the quest of truth its sacrament, and service is its prayer” – L Griswold Williams Serving lovingly is an important part of our beloved community. What would it mean for us to imagine service as a prayer? … Continue reading Service is Our Prayer – Rev. Darcey Laine (from Cortland)

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)