WINDOWS WEEKLY September 15, 2022 | |
Greetings Friends,
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Windows Weekly, Albany UU's central source for news and updates.
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-Blessings and Be Well
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MULTIPLATFORM SUNDAY SERVICE
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SUNDAY SERVICE at 10:00 AM
Begin your Sunday morning with an 8:30 MULTIPLATFORM
Meditation session until 9:20
Multiplatform service begins at 10:00 each Sunday
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For more information about our services, check out our website.
Masks are required
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Sept. 18 “Belonging in Community,” Rev. Sam Trumbore
Widening our welcome to support a greater feeling of belonging can be a challenge the wider that welcome becomes. Often differences are what separate us rather than bring us together. What supports safety and security in a congregation to make differences a source of interest and curiosity rather than threat or fear?
Music: Olga Martinez
Also this Sunday – Give Away the Plate to Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, followed by many other states’ bans and restrictions on abortion, threaten to strain the resources of abortion providers like Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, which expects an influx of patients from other states. Donations from this week’s collection plate will go to UHPP’s Cares Fund, which financially assists patients who would otherwise be unable to pay for their sexual and reproductive health care. Please be generous if you can!
Use this link to join the service remotely:
https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-SundayService
To dial in by phone: 1-929-436-2866:
Meeting ID: 299 018 7785
Password: 0000
Those wishing to access closed captioning/live transcript can turn on the function in their Zoom toolbar. To update to the latest version of Zoom, please do that within the software by finding the menu link and “check for updates”.
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MULTIPLATFORM
SUNDAY SERVICE INFORMATION
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PROGRAMS FOR
CHILDREN and YOUTH
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This Sunday 9/18, Sunday Morning Small Groups Begin!
- NURSERY/TODDLER ROOM 22 OPENS AT 9:45
- Grades 9-12 Youth Group meets in B8 at 10AM
- Grade 8/9 Our Whole Lives meets in B3/B4 at 10AM
Grades Prek-7th go to service with their families until after the story, when there will be an announcement that it is time to go to Sunday Morning Small Groups. At that time:
- Grades 6/7 Crossing Paths kids and their grownups meet in the Sanctuary for Orientation
- Grades 2-5 meet upstairs in Room 26
- PreK-1st Grade meet upstairs in Room 24/25
Please pick up your prek-5th grade child from their room at 11:15, Grades 6 and up will be dismissed to find their grownups at 11:15, except for 8/9 OWL which runs until 11:30.
Visitors/Unregistered Folks: Please sign your child of any age into their classroom if leaving them unsupervised with our volunteers. There are two adult guides in each classroom who will be happy to assist you.
After service and small groups on 9/18 it's time for our Annual Picnic in the Park!
When service and groups for children and youth are done, please bring whatever you'd like to eat or drink, along with a chair or blanket to sit on, to the area near the playground in Washington Park. This is the part of the park that is closer to church and the Western Ave/State St. split. You should see us set up near one of the larger trees, all ready to enjoy some good company and have a little fun.
Mark Your Calendars: Sunday 10/9 will be our outing to Five Rivers
There will be no small group meetings that day. Look at the rest of the Children and Youth Calendar for 2022-23 here. Note it is subject to change.
Photo by Rafael Garcin on Unsplash
Elizabeth Baldes
Director of Religious Education
dre@albanyuu.org
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UPCOMING WAYS to CONNECT
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Start your Sunday Morning with Multiplatform Meditation
8:30 - 9:15 AM
We will sit together virtually 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:
https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-Meditation-4
By phone: 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 518 463 1429
Passcode: 1842415
Sesquicentennial Quilt Retirement & Replacement - We need your help!
Join us on Sunday, Sept 18 at 11:30 to create a task force to strategize. Learn more here.
The Green Sanctuary Team The next meeting of the GST (formerly known as the GSC) will be on Sunday September 18 at 11:45 in Room B-7.
Use the service link to join:
https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-SundayService
To dial in by phone: 1-929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 299 018 7785
Password: 0000
All are welcome. Come and learn what you can do to support Albany UU activities to protect the earth.
Finance Team meets on
Monday, Sept 19 at 4:00 PM in both Room B-8 and online. Albany UU members are welcome to join.
Use this link to join:
https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-FinanceTeam
By phone: 1-929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 860 5594 7976
Passcode: 0000
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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:
https://tinyurl.com/AlbanyUU-Philosophy
By phone: 1-929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 987 7102 4708
Password: 0000
Bridge Group
For information about the 1:00 PM, Tuesday Bridge Group, check with the church office.
Ps and Qs
At 10:00 AM on Wednesdays, Projects and Quilts (Ps and Qs) will meet in Room B-8. Due to the nature of this group, there will not be an online option offered unless otherwise noted.
Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
This course will provide you with the basics and more about mindfulness and meditation.
The course meets once a week for 1.5 hours for 4 weeks. Wednesdays, Sept 21, 28 and Oct 5, 12, 6:30-8:00 PM. We ask that you make a commitment to be at all 4 sessions. Learn more here.
Wellspring Sources
We are looking for participants in the Wellspring program this year.UU Wellspring is a spiritual deepening course for Unitarian Universalists meeting twice a month from the end of September to June. Learn more here.
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Important Reminders
A Rich and Rewarding Experience Awaits You at UU Weekend at
Silver Bay
Join us at the UU Weekend at Silver Bay from October 14-16, 2022.
Here are some highlights from the schedule of events for the weekend:
- Keynote speaker, Pastor David Trayham, leading a discussion on building better racial and community relationships
- Workshop topics including a proposal to bring the Hudson River into Albany, getting off fossil fuels, book discussions, and an opportunity to create art
- Several hikes, a bird walk, a presentation by a wildlife rehabilitator including her five live raptors, a discussion of the islands and bays of Lake George, a presentation about a trek across Northern Spain, and boat tours
- A full children’s program including movies, kite and bead making and games
- Several live musical events
- The annual auction (Bring and purchase gently used items.)
Remember – the cost is all-inclusive for room and board, activities and entertainment - including all meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Children under 6 are free, with substantial discounts for older children and youth.
Access additional information about Silver Bay and the UU weekend, including a preliminary schedule of events and a registration form at http://albanyuu.org/uu-weekend-at-silver-bay/
Note: Adaptions will be made to accommodate the status of the pandemic, if needed.
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SOCIAL ACTION and INCLUSIVITY
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Stand Against Racism Vigil in Delmar
Join Albany UUs each Saturday to Stand Against Racism, in front of the Delmar Farmers Market at the middle school, 332 Kenwood Avenue, from 9:30 to 10 AM. Welcoming all - whether you live in Delmar, Albany, or anywhere nearby!
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
Learn more here.
Raise Your Voice for End of Life Choice
The campaign to pass New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act is continuing! In partnership with Compassion and Choices New York, Death with Dignity – Albany and New York UU Justice (NYUUJ), Albany UUs will not stop advocating until terminally ill New Yorkers have all the same options for end-of-life care as those in other states, including the right to seek medication for a peaceful death. We hope you will join us as the campaign prepares for the 2023 legislative session that begins in January. There is so much you can do in the next few months, and beyond. Here is a sample. More will follow. –- Nancy Willie-Schiff and Dave Munro
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JOIN ALBANY UU E-GROUP. To get the latest information on educational and advocacy opportunities, email (admin@albanyuu.org) or call (518-463-7135) the office to ask to be added to the End of Life Choice e-group.
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GET VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Watch a recording of recent Volunteer Training here. Contact Nancy at n.willie.schiff@gmail.com to get PowerPoint slides from that training session. Join volunteer training on August 31 and each month after that by emailing Amanda Cavanaugh at acavanaugh@malkinross.com with a request to get on her volunteer mailing list.
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IDENTIFY YOUR INTERESTS. Complete a Volunteer Interest Form here to let the campaign leaders know how you would like to help.
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CONTACT YOUR CURRENT LAWMAKERS. You can use a form found here. Assembly Member Phil Steck is the only lawmaker from the Capital Region who has consistently been a co-sponsor of the bill. Although some others have said that they would vote for the bill when it comes to the floor, it needs more co-sponsors to get to the floor for a vote. Assembly Members John McDonald and Jake Ashby are on the Assembly Health Committee, so their co-sponsorship is especially important.
- ASK THE CANDIDATES. August 23 is the primary for State Senate candidates; November 8 is the general election. When candidates ask for your vote, ask them where they stand on Medical Aid in Dying and tell them you care about the issue.
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SAVE THE DATES. Mark your calendar for the week of January 9-13, 2023, when special campaign events will focus on capital region lawmakers, and for Lobby Day on January 17 at the Capitol.
Inclusivity recommends the following book:
For children:
The Ramble Shamble Children, by Christina Soontornvat. Illustrated by Lauren Castillo. (2021). With beautiful illustrations, this book shows a family enjoying their home and garden. When the children see a picture of a "proper" house, they set to work to make their home more proper. What ensues? What do they learn? Available in the Upper Hudson Library System in hardcopy format only.
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HOMECOMING SERVICE AND BRUNCH!
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Thank you to everyone who made this Homecoming service and brunch possible! | |
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany | |
Parking:
Parking is available on the street. On Sundays (and for some special events) Albany UU has permission to use the University at Albany’s Hawley Parking Lot on Robin Street at Washington Avenue.
Office hours:
By appointment
Our Website:
General: www.AlbanyUU.org
Resources: http://albanyuu.org/albany-uu-resources/
Zoom use:
To reserve Zoom for an Albany UU meeting, contact the church office (518.463.7135 or office@albanyuu.org).
Building use
To reserve a room for an Albany UU activity or to rent a hall or classroom space, for a personal or non-Albany UU activity, contact Administrative Assistant Patience Pechette (518.463.7135 or office@albanyuu.org).
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Photo credit: Rev. Sam Trumbore
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