Topic: Community

Abundant Love

This Sunday, we participate in a cluster worship including the UU congregations in Syracuse (First & May), Utica, Ithaca, Binghamton, Cortland, Athens, and Watertown. All the clergy from those congregations share in creating a service. 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 Zoom Social Hour We also … Continue reading Abundant Love

Whither the Nation?

The election is behind us. We turn the page to the next chapter of our nation’s story. Where will we be in this story? What is our part in the unfolding drama? If this is a turning point, what comes next? 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/ … Continue reading Whither the Nation?

Ingathering

Join us for an online version of our traditional ingathering service. The worship team is creating something special since we can’t be in-person yet. There will be music and stories, a twist on the usual water ceremony, and some thought-provoking reflections as well.  Order of Service https://uubinghamton.org/order-of-service/ https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Dial by your location        +1 … Continue reading Ingathering

Letting Go of Heavy Baggage

What are you carrying around that you need to let go of and how does that affect your mental health? Bring your backpacks, purses, even cellphones to be blessed at our annual blessing of the backpacks! Order of Service: https://uubinghamton.org/order-of-service/ https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Dial by your location        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)Meeting ID: … Continue reading Letting Go of Heavy Baggage

Passages

Our Annual worship to recognize the births, marriages, and deaths in our congregation. We also honor New Members who have joined this year and we do our Bridging ceremony for our youth. The service is followed by our Annual Meeting.

Cacophony and Symphony

Dr. King talked about a choice between chaos and community – is it a choice? There must be a trick, because why would anyone not choose community? Bonus: This Sunday will be our annual Flower Communion Ceremony. For an online version of this, please take a photo (or many photos) of your flower(s) and send … Continue reading Cacophony and Symphony

Intimacy: How to stay in touch without touching.

Sunday services at UUCB are virtual until further notice. https://douglastaylor.org/2020/03/23/how-to-stay-in-touch-without-touching/ March 22    “Intimacy: How to stay in touch without touching.” During our Pandemic, we are told to abide by the rules of Social Distancing. How do we do this without also socially isolating? How do we do this when our UU congregation’s identity is … Continue reading Intimacy: How to stay in touch without touching.

Beginning to See the Light

As the dark of winter gives away to spring, CUUPs invites you to join us in celebrating the return of light and learn a bit about pagan perspectives and principles.

Integrity in Exile

The Jewish people experienced exile a few times (as recorded in scripture.) After the destruction of the temple in 70 C.E., the Jewish people became the ‘diaspora.’ It is difficult to hold a communal identity without a communal location.