Administrator, Author at First Universalist Unitarian Society of Syracuse

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Bloom Where You’re Planted

Published On: May 29, 2024
May the Road Rise: A Bridging Service

Published On: May 29, 2024
Calling Ourselves Back Home: Celebrating the Plurality Within

Published On: May 3, 2024
Harmonies of the Heart: A Music Sunday Service

Published On: May 3, 2024
The Vision that Beckons Us

Published On: May 3, 2024
The Promises That Compel Us

Published On: March 29, 2024
The Stories That Form Us

Published On: March 29, 2024
The Question That Drives Us

Published On: March 29, 2024
Transforming Society: Matilda Joslyn Gage & Matriarchal Wisdom

Published On: March 19, 2024
Transforming Resurrection

Published On: March 19, 2024
Transforming Stewardship

Published On: March 3, 2024
Transforming Conflict

Published On: March 3, 2024
Transforming Grief

Published On: March 3, 2024
Climate Justice: What To Do, Really?

Published On: February 14, 2024
When Pigs Fly: the Joy and Justice of Big Dreams

Published On: February 1, 2024
The Preferential Option: Fighting Oppression as Spiritual Mission

Published On: February 1, 2024
Clearing Space for Justice

Published On: February 1, 2024
No Limits on Liberation

Published On: January 16, 2024
I Want to Know What Love Is

Published On: January 16, 2024
Service at May Memorial

Published On: December 6, 2023
Star In the East: A Candlelight Service

Published On: November 22, 2023
A Clowder of Carols

Published On: November 22, 2023
Gather ‘Round the Manger: A Pageant Sunday

Published On: November 22, 2023
Expecting A Miracle

Published On: November 22, 2023
Liminal Space: Celebrating the In-Between

Published On: November 22, 2023
The Angel In the Marble

Published On: November 22, 2023
Giving Should Not Hurt

Published On: November 1, 2023
The Many Gifts of Music

Published On: November 1, 2023
Sowing Abundance

Published On: November 1, 2023
UU in the Dimension of Imagination

Published On: October 4, 2023
Coming Out, and Out, and Out…

Published On: October 4, 2023
What We Talk About When We Talk About UU

Published On: October 4, 2023
Rescuing Jerry

Published On: September 20, 2023
The Heart of Our Bond

Published On: September 20, 2023
Transition Is Our Condition

Published On: September 20, 2023
Jesus, Barabbas and the Scapegoats in our Prisons

Published On: July 22, 2023
Service led by May Memorial

Published On: July 22, 2023
Sustainable Development

Published On: July 22, 2023
Companions for the Crossing: A Celebration of Bridging

Published On: May 31, 2023
What is Remembered Lives

Published On: May 22, 2023
The Creative Power of Memories

Published On: May 3, 2023
When the Muse Strikes

Published On: May 3, 2023
May Your Life Be As a Song: Music Sunday

Published On: May 3, 2023
A Creative Shift

Published On: May 3, 2023
All Acts of Love & Pleasure: Queering Beltane

Published On: April 30, 2023
Quilts as Both Love & Resistance

Published On: April 5, 2023
Songs of the Resistance

Published On: April 5, 2023
My Body, Given for You: An Easter Sunday Service

Published On: April 5, 2023
Each Day, Mean One More: Stewarding a Revolutionary Space

Published On: March 30, 2023
A Cooperative Game

Published On: March 17, 2023

A few years ago, I had been searching for a church/community that would be accommodating to my beliefs. I was born Muslim and do admire many things about Islam. My husband was born Eastern Orthodox Catholic. So, I have been exposed to Christianity through my husband and through friends. I like many aspects of Christianity. I found that the UU Church did not have any contradiction to the many beliefs that I have espoused. I find that the humanitarian values that are put forth by the UU Church are great and admirable.

Qudsia

My husband and I are both totally blind and have two Seeing Eye dogs. Not only have we been welcomed into this congregation, but we are accepted as equal participants in this caring community. Shortly after we began attending the services, we were provided braille hymnals, which demonstrates First UU’s commitment to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. We have participated in a summer service and given a presentation to the youth’s religious education classes about our blindness and how our dogs enhance our mobility. Attending the services at First UU has expanded our knowledge of social justice, provided us with deep friendships and has helped us to expand our spiritual growth.

Lucy & Don

Honesty is important to me. Honesty with those around me, but more importantly, with myself. What I truly appreciate about First UU is that I am not only encouraged to honestly develop my own spiritual beliefs, I am supported in doing so. No one is telling me what to believe. Instead, inspiration has been provided from diverse perspectives from the pulpit, courses, workshops, and dialog with other members and friends. For me, I am also inspired by so many of our traditional belief systems so wonderfully expressed by our wonderful chancel window!

Dennis

I like going to First UU because I know everyone there and they are friendly. I know the building well so I don’t get lost and it is fun to play hide and seek. My RE class is small without too many kids so I feel like I can get to know them well. There is a time in the service when the kids go up front to hear a story, I enjoy listening to the stories. I would recommend First UU to other kids because it is a fun place.

Amelia

At First UU, I have found an institution which does not pelt me with answers to existential questions, but which provides me opportunities to seek answers to them in a community of open-minded people as well as ways to pursue social justice in the larger community.

Georgia

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