Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica

Take in the Weekly View from UUUtica! 06/17/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/395eb6245d55/updates-uuutica-4940992 This week, learn about the history of Juneteenth and how you can celebrate locally in Utica and Rome. Also highlighted this week: Webinar on the Pros and Cons of the 8th Principle available for no cost! Book discussion forming to work through Me and White Supremacy, fill out form for availability, and an update from Camden congregation on their dissolution.

Tomorrow’s Service - https://mailchi.mp/bc/dont-forget-tomorrows-service-4940988 "Pandemic, Protests, and Persistence" by Rev. Jill Farnham-Us. We will be talking about Pride Month, the earlier pandemic of HIV/AIDS, and using the light within us to persist for change.

Take in the Weekly View from UUUtica! 06/10/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/6d9a49481610/updates-uuutica-4940984 This month we feature information on Pride Month and the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting from the Inclusion Team. Also highlighted this week: The Climate Action Team invites you to a local car show featuring hybrid/electric vehicles and an online movie showing this Sunday; We received a Thank You Note From Central New York Conservancy; and Check out upcoming Juneteenth events in Rome and Utica

Come share flowers and community with us!

Tomorrow’s Service & Annual Meeting - https://mailchi.mp/2e/dont-forget-tomorrows-service-4940976 "We Are the Flowers" by Rev. Janet Stemmer. We are celebrating the annual ritual of Flower Communion, a ritual started in 1920 in Czechoslovakia with the giving and receiving of flowers. In these days of Zoom, you are invited to bring your flowers into your Zoom room to be seen. Our Annual Meeting will follow the service at 11:45, please plan to attend if you are a member.

Take in the Weekly View from UUUtica! 06/03/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/1ec42160edec/updates-uuutica-4940972 ANNUAL MEETING on SUNDAY! Link to the Packet is in the newsletter. This week we Feature the Chalice Lighters program to help congregations in our Region. Also this week, check out some Pastoral Outreach Links provided by Rev. Lori to "Dive Deeper" and The UU Common Endowment Fund quarterly update call will be June 11th if anyone wants to join

Dan Buckingham talks about Black Lives Matter from an art perspective.

Tomorrow’s Service - https://mailchi.mp/f2/dont-forget-tomorrows-service-4762078 "Black Art Matters" Daniel Buckingham, Artist and PrattMWP Professor of Sculpture, will share and discuss historic and contemporary images that illustrate the role of art in Black Lives Matter. Dan is a longtime UUUUtica member. His work explores Cultural Exchange within the 21st Century context.

Take in the Weekly View from UUUtica! 02/18/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/8827d9c1e1bf/updates-uuutica-4762002 Featured this week: Welcoming Workshops on Gender and Sexuality 101. Join TONIGHT or Sunday to learn from our Inclusion team in interactive, discussion based workshops. Also highlighted this week: Why We Pledge: A testimonial, New Day Rising National Conference 2021: Take a new step in changing white supremacy culture, and UUUtica members involved in Black History and Local Media in our community.

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