Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady - UUSS

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady - UUSS Our congregation is a place where people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into ac We are a diverse, welcoming congregation.

We are a liberal religious community of old, young, single, married individuals living in many different types of families, affluent, economically challenged, and variously abled. We are excited about finding new people to join with us as we worship, sing, play, teach, study, and work for social justice together. Unitarian Universalism is a caring, open-minded religion that encourages you to seek

your own spiritual path. Our faith draws on many religious sources, welcoming people with different beliefs. We are united by shared values, not by creed or dogma. Our congregations are places where people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into action by helping to make our communities - and the world - a better place. The moderators of this page have the right to delete any inappropriate content from this page, including but not limited to: irrelevant content, redundant content, hateful content, malicious content, uncivil or disrespectful content, attacks or complaints against an individual, financial solicitations, endorsements of a political candidate or party, and content that violates Facebook’s terms of use, code of conduct, or other policies. Content that violates Facebook’s policies may also be reported.

Braiding Beauty with Grief and GratitudeWorship Service on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 10:30 AMwith Rev. Karen Brammer, Geo...
06/24/2026

Braiding Beauty with Grief and Gratitude
Worship Service on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
with Rev. Karen Brammer, Geoff Lundy, and Maria Elmer

In Unitarian Universalism we can learn and act on complex truths of life. Together we practice braiding beauty in the midst of horror, grief in a culture that seldom teaches how to grieve, and gratitude to be open to it all.
All are welcome to join us in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online at: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275

The Universality of Dad Jokes: What Dad Jokes & Other Forms of Play Can Teach Us about RevolutionWorship Service on Sund...
06/18/2026

The Universality of Dad Jokes: What Dad Jokes & Other Forms of Play Can Teach Us about Revolution
Worship Service on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 10:30 am
with LB Hannahs, Maria Elmer, and Rev. Lynn Gardner

In such a serious world, joy, play, and being silly for silly’s sake can be difficult or feel wrong. This week we will explore the art of the “dad joke” and how to bring more levity to our lives while we strive for social change.

All are invited to join us in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online at: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275

Lessons from the Garden on Tending Community Worship Service on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:30 AMwith Tom Comparin, Rev....
06/10/2026

Lessons from the Garden on Tending Community
Worship Service on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
with Tom Comparin, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Jamie Gargano, Maria Elmer

If we hope to have beautiful experiences in community, what practices might we need to plant and cultivate? What behaviors might need to be weeded out so that the community can thrive? What might we learn from gardening about showing up, being supportive, taking turns, forgiveness, gratitude, and beauty? The service will include honoring the congregation's many volunteers!

All are welcome to join in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online via this link: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275
(Photo by almani ماني on Unsplash)

Rainbows Have Nothing to HideWorship Service on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 10:30 AMwith Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev...
06/04/2026

Rainbows Have Nothing to Hide
Worship Service on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
with Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel & the UUSS Choir

We gather to celebrate the beauty of community that is PRIDE… a rainbow community of those who are LGBTQ+ and allies, too! We’ll also celebrate the glorious array that is created each time we gather with our annual Flower Ceremony, a tradition that is over 100 years old. Please bring a flower (or two or more) for each person in your family to add to the bouquets, and then you’ll get to bring some of that shared beauty in a different form home with you.

All are invited to worship with us in person in the Great Hall or online via this link: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275

06/03/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate the joy, resilience, and beauty of LGBTQIA+ communities.

In "The Q***r Beatitudes," Tim Atkins (also known as Sister Sweet Suffering Tea of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) offers this blessing:

"Blessed are we, the whole q***r family,
for love is our birthright, and joy is our inheritance."

May we continue building a world where every person can live, love, and flourish as their full self. 🌈

Read "The Q***r Beatitudes" at the link in the comments.

Oh the Stories You'll Tell!Worship Service on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:30 AMwith Rev. Wendy Bartel, Rev. Lynn Gardner,...
05/29/2026

Oh the Stories You'll Tell!
Worship Service on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM
with Rev. Wendy Bartel, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Jamie Gargano, Anna & Emre Geveci, Audrey & Charlie MacNeil, & Maddie Warner

Past, present and future will weave together as we celebrate the living stories of five youth as they Bridge into young adulthood. This multigenerational service will be followed by a Congregational Meeting at 12:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online at: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275

Imagining Our ThrivingWorship Service on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 10:30 AMwith LB Hannahs and Stephanie MaslankaSo many ...
05/20/2026

Imagining Our Thriving
Worship Service on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM
with LB Hannahs and Stephanie Maslanka

So many of our present stories are shaped by the legacy and history of colonization and its sibling interlocking systems of oppression, like racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. It’s hard to imagine life before colonization and after colonization. In this week’s service we will explore imagining a future where all beings and the Earth are thriving, and how our present actions can bring us one step closer to a world beyond our current realities.

All are welcome to join us in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online via this link: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 496 839 021
Passcode: 262275
(Photo by Sabin Khanal on Unsplash.)

05/15/2026

Last month, Unitarian Universalists from Albany, Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady - UUSS, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and UUCatskills came together for a powerful shared service — a reminder that even in difficult times, we do not face the world alone.

In this reel, guest minister Rev. Cathy Rion Starr reflects on the dissonance of belonging to a faith that affirms the inherent worth and dignity of all beings while living in a world that so often denies it. And still, we gather. We sing. We organize. We care for one another.

The music you hear is “Joy in the Morning” by Adam Podd, sung by our combined congregations:

“We’ll find strength in each other…”

And maybe that’s part of the answer. 💛

Watch more of the service here: https://youtu.be/xegiiKjlc9k

To Bear WitnessWorship Service on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:30 amwith Rev. Wendy Bartel, Robyn Salvin, Drew Hamelink, ...
05/13/2026

To Bear Witness
Worship Service on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:30 am
with Rev. Wendy Bartel, Robyn Salvin, Drew Hamelink, and 25/50 Anniversary members

Where were you in 1976? In 2001? If you are old enough to have been alive for one or both, how are you different? How are you the same? Might we be the living legacy of others’ stories? What is the living story we hope to pass on through UUSS? May we be willing to bear witness to life’s unfolding.

All are welcome to join us in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online via the following link: http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275

Complex & Intricate: Stories of MotheringWorship Service on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:30 AMwith Rev. Lynn Gardner, Jam...
05/08/2026

Complex & Intricate: Stories of Mothering
Worship Service on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM
with Rev. Lynn Gardner, Jamie Gargano, and Maria Elmer

Human beings are complicated. When it comes to mothers, being a Mom (or not,) there are vivid or imperceptible strands of relationships, disappointments, healing, loss, and love. We’ll explore stories that are woven of powerful, beautiful, and transformative experiences and how they inform our lives today.
All are invited to join us in worship either in person in the Great Hall or online via this link:
http://bit.ly/uuschenectadyworship

Audio only: +1 646 931 3860 US

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 496 839 021

Passcode: 262275

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1221 Wendell Avenue
Schenectady, NY
12308

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+15183744446

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