Greetings Friends,
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-Blessings and Be Well
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MULTI-PLATFORM SUNDAY SERVICE
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SUNDAY SERVICE at 10:00 AM
Begin your Sunday morning with an 8:30 Meditation session until 9:20
(Meditation will be virtual only this Sunday, Nov 21)
Service begins at 10:00 each Sunday
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Nov 21 “Teaching Peace, Embodying Peace”
with Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone
The world is calling for transformation and peace education offers an accessible model for a more thoughtful, critical, and systemic way of understanding conflict, violence, and the possibility for a more just and sustainable future. Join peace educator Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone to explore ways to know peace, teach peace, and embody peace.
Rev Dr Leonisa Ardizzone is a peace educator serving on the faculty of Vassar College. She serves as an Affiliate Minster at the 4th Universalist Society in New York City, is an active member of the Kingston Interfaith Council, and offers workshops for clergy and educators on addressing Climate Change. Rev Leonisa is also a writer and musician.
Music: Alyssa Yeager
Multi-platform 10:00 AM Sunday Services
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NOVEMBER SUNDAY SERVICE INFORMATION
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Nov 28 “Transcendentalist Roots of Justice” with Rev. Sam Trumbore
Important social and civil rights issues we fight for today are rooted in actions, thoughts and writings of the nineteenth century Transcendentalists. Some were early advocates for gender and racial justice. They were ahead of their time, making the pathways for us to move beyond them.
Music: Ann Brandon, Ireta London, Albany UU Outdoor Choir, Elena Karpoff
Join us in Community Hall
Use this link to join Sunday service virtually
To dial in by phone: 1-929-436-2866:
Meeting ID: 299 018 7785
Password: 0000
Donating flowers for Sunday service
Go to Sunday Hospitality Sign Up to sign up. You can leave a comment to let us know if you will be arranging or if you'd like a member of the Flower Team to arrange for you. You can also tell us your dedication. Or you can always contact the church office to sign up if you prefer: admin@albanyuu.org. Thank you!
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Sunday Offering
and other service information
Sharing Joys and Concerns during Service
Need to Talk? Albany UU Pastoral Care Associates are here to listen!
Archives
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FALL FUNDRAISERS
BRING ON THE CRAFT FAIR!
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ORDER YOUR CRAFTS TODAY THEY'RE GOING FAST!
Our order form with photographs of each item is ready for you to choose what you would like to pre-order.
There are so many wonderful items to choose from!
Several days before the pick up date, a few volunteers will bag up your order with your name on it. The bags will sit there for days untouched, so everyone will know that you will be safe.
The deadline for ordering crafts is Sunday, Nov 28!
On December 5, when you come for curbside pick up, we'll have your order forms together so you can pay for soups, pies and crafts, masks, coffee - all of it - all at once! Please bring cash or check.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for
CHILDREN and YOUTH
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This week, 11/21: In-person RE groups will meet at Albany UU. Youth group for Grades 9-12 starts at 10AM in B-8, the other age groups go to service at 10 and stay until just after the story. If you want to make a reservation to attend service, use this link: https://rsvp.church/r/FQ4SoJA9. If you prefer, you can also listen to service in Channing Hall. After the Wisdom Story, the service associate will announce it is time to go to Sunday Religious Education groups, and you will know it is time to head out. Note: service is in the Sanctuary this week, not Community Hall.
Book List: We are fortunate to have weekly book recommendations from our Inclusivity Team, and a list is being kept here. Take a look and be sure to check back as the compilation will keep growing!
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CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
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From the Conflict Transformation Workgroup
Yippee! Another survey! Are you one who is interested in exploring conflict within ourselves and our congregation? Or do you have little interest in this topic? Wherever you land, please give us your input to help us on our mission. We want to hear from many people, which is why we created a brief survey! If you would like to submit a paper copy or have a member of the workgroup gather your info confidentially by phone, contact Jan McCracken at janmccracken56@gmail.com.
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UPCOMING WAYS to CONNECT
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Board of Trustees
Meets TONIGHT Thursday, Nov 18, 6:30 PM. Albany UU members are welcome to attend.
Use THIS LINK to join (This is NOT the usual service link):
Start your Sunday Morning with Meditation 8:30 - 9:15 AM
We will sit together for twenty minutes then have some conversation about the talk, meditation methods or experiences followed by a live loving kindness meditation.
Use this link to join remotely:
By phone: 1-929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 299 018 7785
Password: 0000
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the will be on Sunday, Nov 21, 11:30 AM on zoom. All are welcome.
Use this link to join:
First pick up date for soups and pie orders!
If you ordered soups and pies and chose the Sunday, Nov 21 from 12N-3PM pickup date, be sure to come to Albany UU during that time to get them! Volunteers will be set up in the lobby and Channing Hall. Wear your mask and bring your check or cash. No credit cards, please. Thank you so much for your support!
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Philosophy Group
At 10:15 AM every Tuesday, the Albany UU Philosophy Group will meet via zoom to discuss the topic of the day. All are welcome.
Use this link to join:
By phone: 1-929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 987 7102 4708
Password: 0000
Bridge Group
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM, Room B-8 at Albany UU. No matter how many people come, all are fitted into play. All are welcome and assumed vaccinated. Due to the nature of this group, there will not be an online option offered.
Ps and Qs
At 10:00 AM each Wednesday, Projects and Quilts (Ps and Qs) will meet in Room B-8 at Albany UU.
To join remotely, use this link:
By phone: 929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 299 018 7785
Password: 0000
Albany UU Sings
Join your friends on these fall Wednesdays at 7:00 PM and sing your heart out in Virtual Community! We will supply the music and the lyrics.
Dec 1, 15
Hope to see you there.
Use this link to join:
By phone: 1-929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 979 5961 1765
Passcode: 0000
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Rev. Trumbore and his wife Philomena will be in Rome, Italy until November 21, to see Rev. Sam’s sister, Dr. Susan Trumbore, receive the Balzan Prize. Those who may need pastoral care during that time may contact Tammy Hathaway in the office for a referral or contact one of the Pastoral Care Associates directly.
Thanksgiving Week Office Hours
The Albany UU office will be closed on Thursday, Nov 25 and Friday, Nov 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
This may be of interest to Albany UUs:
The Albany Gay Men's Chorus will have a short holiday recital on Wednesday December 15th at 730pm at First Lutheran Church 181 Western Avenue Albany NY. Donations suggested. Masks are required.
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Save the Date: Sunday, Nov 28, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
FORUM: How to Reduce our Impact on the Planet for the Holidays and Beyond
The Green Sanctuary Committee is sponsoring this hour-long forum which will include information on recycling, reusing and reducing waste, composting, myths related to compostable plastics, microplastics, health impacts, and specific suggestions as to how to reduce your waste footprint during the holiday season. The forum will also address relevant programmatic and policy issues. The forum will feature Dan Rain, the Recycling Coordinator for the Town of Bethlehem and Tracy Frisch, a long-time environmental activist, organizer and advocate and Convener of Zero Waste, Warren County. Each speaker will give a short presentation followed by a question-and-answer period.
Both in person and on-line participants will be able to join this multiplatform forum. Watch next week’s News and Daily Reminders for additional information, including a zoom link.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Our service on Sunday November 21 will include a Community Announcement observing the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year we remember and mourn the tragic deaths of transgender people resulting from hatred, violence and willful ignorance, and this year there were a record number of these murders reported.
Albany UU is hosting an annual memorial service organized by In Our Own Voices on the traditional Day of Remembrance, November 20, from 6 to 7 PM and all Albany UUs are invited. Sign up here to attend the Nov 20 In Our Own Voices event.
Here is the Zoom link to join the IOOV event remotely:
Inclusivity Team recommends a related learning opportunity:
Transgender Day of Remembrance webinar by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Tonight, Nov 18, 6:30- 8:30 PM
"This information session will help participants learn more about transgender identity and support for trans and gender diverse students. It is also an invitation to hear stories of resilience from transgender folx who are thriving!"
Global Population Will Peak Soon
A talk by Chris Bystroff, Professor o Biological Sciences at RPI. Sponsored by the Green Sanctuary Committee
Monday, Nov 22, 7:00-8:30 PM at Albany UU and on Zoom.
The 2020 census data is coming in. Global population growth is slowing down. Birth rates are dropping worldwide. Meanwhile climate change is wreaking havoc on the food supply. When will humanity reach its peak? Dr. Chris Bystroff, Professor of Biology and Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has constructed a mathematical model for population growth that factors in climate change and other resource limits. It is a 30,000 foot view of human history, asking the questions:
- How did population grow so quickly?
- What will our future look like if we carry on with business-as-usual?
- What can happen if policies are put in place to save the ecosphere?
Dr. Bystroff will introduce research towards a new long-acting and reversible hands-off contraceptive.
RSVP to attend in-person by following this link
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The Inclusivity Team Recommends:
Creative Action Unlimited Following the premiere of the Whitewashed movie in October, Creative Action Unlimited introduces its newest film, The Climb, at the Madison Theater on November 20, 26 and 27. Advance tickets are limited., however, tickets for remaining seats will be sold at the door. Proof of vaccination is required for admission. Advance are tickets available at:
Black Lives Matter vigil in Troy
When: Saturdays,10:30-11:15 am
Where: Troy - corner of River Street at the intersection of Fulton and Third Streets, 12180
A book for all:
Julian is a Mermaid, by Jessica Love. (2018). Julian loves mermaids. See the beautiful relationship of love and acceptance in this tale of child and grandmother. Available in the Upper Hudson Library System in hard copy, downloadable e- and video-book formats. Not available from NLS at this time. To see and hear a Learn Conmigo video of this book read aloud (5 minutes), featuring the original illustrations, click here:
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Photo credit: Rev. Sam Trumbore
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