Albany UU

Albany UU Albany Unitarian Universalist (aka First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany): You are welcome here!

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU) brings together in one community a wide diversity of beliefs and backgrounds ranging from theistic to nontheistic to atheistic, from humanism to Unitarian Christianity, and including earth-centered and Eastern-focused practices. While we are not all on the same path, nor do we expect to arrive at the same destination, we have chosen to

share our religious journey. The differences we bring to our spiritual search contributes to our respect for, and commitment to, liberal religious and ethical values in the larger community. We are also a growing, nurturing religious community bound by mutual respect and compassion; striving to establish a safe place where questions may be fearlessly addressed, the mind freed, and the soul nourished. We strive to be a caring community, supportive of the individuals within, involved in the world without. We commit ourselves to serving the wider community, working for peace and justice, and preserving the beauty and majesty of the world and all life. Whether by telephone or walking through the front door, we seek to make everyone feel our congregation can be their home too. Whatever your race, gender, affectional orientation, age, or family status, we welcome all free seekers of truth and meaning here.

06/24/2026

Last Sunday, as part of our Juneteenth service, Ireta London led the congregation in the spiritual Oh, Freedom!, accompanying the song on banjo while voices throughout the sanctuary joined in.

Born from the experience of enslavement and carried forward through generations of struggle and hope, Oh, Freedom! remains both a song of liberation and a declaration of human dignity.

Thank you, Ireta, for sharing this powerful piece of our musical heritage and helping us honor the resilience, faith, and freedom at the heart of Juneteenth.

06/23/2026

Last Sunday, we gathered to honor Juneteenth through music, reflection, prayer, and community.

This reel opens with a welcome from Lea Nko Ryman and closes with our congregation singing the refrain of the spiritual We Shall Overcome, skillfully led by Nellson Moore and accompanied by Amanda Chapin.

More than sixty years after it became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement, the song still carries a powerful reminder: hope grows stronger when people join their voices together.

May we continue the work of freedom, justice, and beloved community. One step, one voice, one generation at a time.

Watch the reflections from the service on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/15z70tlW2gw

Tomorrow at Albany UU: A Special Juneteenth ServiceJuneteenth marks the end of legal slavery in the United States, but i...
06/20/2026

Tomorrow at Albany UU: A Special Juneteenth Service

Juneteenth marks the end of legal slavery in the United States, but it is also a celebration of resilience, community, faith, and freedom.

Join us for a service of music, reflection, and prayer as we honor the strength and wisdom of Black communities and explore the power of joy as an act of resistance.

Together, we'll celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work of justice and hope.

πŸ“… Sunday, 10:00 AM
πŸ“ In person at Albany UU or via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-SundayService
πŸ”’ Password: 0000

All are welcome. Come as you are. πŸ•ŠοΈ

06/20/2026

What is a name that calls you to be fearless?

Last Sunday, we celebrated our bridging youth as they crossed the bridge from youth into young adulthood. We honored the people they have been, the people they are becoming, and the courage it takes to step into a new chapter.

Then, carrying that spirit with us, many of us headed downtown to march in the Pride Parade.

The connection felt hard to miss: becoming more fully ourselves, claiming our place in the world, and walking together toward a future shaped by love rather than fear.

Congratulations to our bridging youth. We can't wait to see where your journeys lead.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ’›

Freedom is not just a moment in history. It is a continuing call.This Sunday, we gather for a special Juneteenth service...
06/19/2026

Freedom is not just a moment in history. It is a continuing call.

This Sunday, we gather for a special Juneteenth service honoring the resilience, faith, and freedom of Black communities. Through music, reflection, and prayer, we'll celebrate the courage of those who endured, the joy that sustained them, and the ongoing work of building a more just world.

Join us as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and renew our commitment to hope.

πŸ“… Sunday, 10:00 AM – in person & online
πŸ“ Albany UU

All are welcome. Come as you are. πŸ•ŠοΈ

Tomorrow at Albany UU:As we honor our bridging youth, we'll consider the names, callings, and hopes that help shape who ...
06/13/2026

Tomorrow at Albany UU:

As we honor our bridging youth, we'll consider the names, callings, and hopes that help shape who we are becoming.

What calls you forward? What invites you to live more courageously? What future self waits for you just beyond the horizon?

Join us for this special celebration of growth, transition, and possibility.

Please note: this service will be a little shorter than usual so that those who wish can participate in the Albany Pride celebration afterward.

πŸ“… Sunday, 10:00 AM
πŸ“ In person at Albany UU or via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-SundayService
πŸ”’ Password: 0000

All are welcome. Come as you are. πŸ•ŠοΈ

What is a name that calls you into your future life?What is a name that calls you to be fearless?This Sunday, as we cele...
06/12/2026

What is a name that calls you into your future life?

What is a name that calls you to be fearless?

This Sunday, as we celebrate our bridging youth and the threshold between one chapter and the next, we'll explore these questions from Margaret Wheatley. Together, we'll reflect on identity, courage, growth, and the many ways community accompanies us through life's transitions.

Join us for a service that honors those stepping forward into new possibilities.

πŸ“… Sunday, 10:00 AM – in person & online
πŸ“ Albany UU

All are welcome. Come as you are. πŸ•ŠοΈ

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ March with Albany UU in the 2026 Capital Pride Parade! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆThis Sunday, Albany UU will be joining the Capital Pride...
06/11/2026

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ March with Albany UU in the 2026 Capital Pride Parade! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

This Sunday, Albany UU will be joining the Capital Pride Parade, and we’d love for you to march with us!

To make it easier for everyone to participate, our Sunday service will be intentionally shortened so we can head over together right afterward.

Expect:
πŸ’› T-shirts
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Flags
🫧 Bubbles
🍬 Candy
✨ Community, joy, and Pride

Whether this is your first Pride celebration or your fiftieth, come help us show up for love, inclusion, and the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

🌈 Wear your favorite Pride gear and join us as we celebrate and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community.

See you Sunday! πŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

06/10/2026

What happens when individual wishes become a shared vision?

Last Sunday, we wrote our wishes on bright yellow paper, crumpled them into "dandelions," and tossed them into the air together. It was joyful, a little messy, and surprisingly profound.

Maybe that's one of the gifts of community: our hopes don't stay separate. They mingle, take root, and grow into something larger than any one of us could imagine alone.

There's something beautiful about a congregation full of hope. Not because we all want the same thing, but because we bring our hopes together and trust that something larger can grow from them.

▢️ Watch the full reflection here: https://youtu.be/yB1sO189fkE

Tomorrow at Albany UU: If You Had One Wish...What would you wish for yourself? For someone you love? For the world?Join ...
06/06/2026

Tomorrow at Albany UU: If You Had One Wish...

What would you wish for yourself? For someone you love? For the world?

Join us for an intentionally multi-generational service featuring our annual Flower Celebration ritual. Bring a flower if you wish, and together we'll create something beautiful while exploring the hopes and wishes that guide our lives.

No matter your age, there's a place for you in this celebration.

πŸ“… Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 AM
πŸ“ In person at Albany UU or via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-SundayService
πŸ”’ Password: 0000

All are welcome. Come as you are. πŸ•ŠοΈ

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