The Great Web

Rev. Darcey Laine (from Athens) and Rev Douglas Taylor (from Binghamton) Multi-Platform – In person Athens, In person Binghamton and on ZoomOur annual partnership service has Rev. Darcey and Rev. Douglas thinking about the many ways living beings are connected with one another in the great web of life.  Together we celebrate the many subtle ways beings impact, support … Continue reading The Great Web

Hope for the Holy Land – Prophets Among Us:  Don and Maya Peretz

Don Peretz taught Middle East Studies at SUNY-Binghamton from 1966-1992, retiring as Professor Emeritus. His doctoral dissertation was the first ever written about the plight of Palestinian refugees, following World War II and the declaration of the State of Israel as a political entity.  Don, a pacifist, served in the U.S. Army and later volunteered with AFSC (the Quakers) to help resettle Palestinians in northern Israel.   Don’s wife Maya was a Jewish … Continue reading Hope for the Holy Land – Prophets Among Us:  Don and Maya Peretz

Saying The Hardest Word

The Jewish High Holy days are a excellent time for non-Jews to also notice and attend to the work of forgiveness and reconnection. This First Sunday, with the theme of “Deep Listening” will be our invitation into the season. (Join us after service for Workshops!)  We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy … Continue reading Saying The Hardest Word