Speaker: Rev. Douglas Taylor

Widening the Circle

This pandemic has shrunk our circles of connection. Many of us lament the circumscribed living we are experiencing. Yes, love demands we care for the health of our community, I am not suggesting we stop being careful and care-full. But we can creatively draw our circle wider.     Sunday services are online only until further … Continue reading Widening the Circle

Long Live the Kind

The Dalai Lama has said: “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” To be ‘kind’ is to intentionally treat others as ‘kin,’ as family. What would our lives be like if kindness was our central focus?  Sunday services are online only until further notice. https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 205 … Continue reading Long Live the Kind

The Last, the Lost, and the Least

Many of us lead lives of privilege and power. Rather than inspire a feeling of noblesse oblige, I want to call forth justice and compassion. Let’s add prayer and participation to our privilege and power. Sunday services are online only until further notice. https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 205 6099 Order of … Continue reading The Last, the Lost, and the Least

Anger: a field guide

Join me in an exploration of anger in its natural habitats; where to find it, how to recognize its various forms, and what to do with it when you finally have it. Sunday services are online only until further notice. https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 205 6099 Order of Service: uubinghamton.org/order-of-service/ UUCB … Continue reading Anger: a field guide

New Year’s Intentions

The New Year is here. We return to some old patterns and look to lean into new ones. Can we set ourselves on a good path now as we let go of what may be holding us back? Sunday services are online only until further notice. https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 205 … Continue reading New Year’s Intentions

Christmas Eve Service

UUCB Christmas Eve will be a little bit different this year… 5:30 Caroling in the Courtyard7:30 Online only serviceOrder of Service: uubinghamton.org/order-of-service/ Due to concerns about the rising cases of Covid-19 in our county, the Worship Committee has decided to adjust our beloved Christmas Eve services this year. Please note the changes in time and location. Everyone is invited … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service

Caroling in the Courtyard

UUCB Christmas Eve will be a little bit different this year… 5:30 Caroling in the Courtyard7:30 Online only serviceOrder of Service: uubinghamton.org/order-of-service/ Due to concerns about the rising cases of Covid-19 in our county, the Worship Committee has decided to adjust our beloved Christmas Eve services this year. Please note the changes in time and location. Everyone is invited … Continue reading Caroling in the Courtyard

Fox Steals the Dark

Our various religious holidays at this time of year are celebrations of the light. This Multigenerational Sunday, let us celebrate the dark. As we approach the Longest Night, let us linger with the healing message often found in the dark. We hope to see you in person! Masks are required. Here is the current in-person … Continue reading Fox Steals the Dark

Look Again: The Obvious, Often Unobserved

A common spiritual practice is to be mindfully in the moment, to pay attention, to ‘be here now.’ Equally common is the consequence of our current culture leading us to be obediently unobservant. We hope to see you in person! Masks are required. Here is the current in-person gathering policy. Online information ..https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 … Continue reading Look Again: The Obvious, Often Unobserved

Opening to Joy

This month our Soul Matters theme is joy. It is also the Hanukkah on the Jewish calendar. Join us for story and celebration for all ages as we consider how joy can catch us by surprise. We hope to see you in person! Masks are required. Here is the current in-person gathering policy. Online information … Continue reading Opening to Joy