For those who enjoy reading and discussing in-depth articles on current, significant US and international issues, the creative arts, personalities and more, the New Yorker Discussion Group offers the opportunity to stimulate the mind, hear multiple points of view, learn, socialize, and laugh a lot. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for about 1.5 hours in the U.U.E.A. gathering room. There are no “required readings.” Each member reads any articles, stories, or poems that are of interest and at meetings, share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences (frequently relevant, occasionally irrelevant, and often irreverent). Sometimes one or more members has expertise on a topic, and sometimes the articles have information that is totally new to everyone.

All are welcome, but weekly attendance is not required. It’s good for the mind and a lot of fun.

If you’re joining us in person for Sunday Service, please stay after for coffee, treats, and conversation!

Children’s program will guide kids through a fun exercise while parents listen to this week’s message and enjoy a few minutes of coffee hour. No need to register. This is a drop-in program and we welcome all whenever you can come!

Join us for Sunday Service, either in-person or online!

Speaker
Reverend Craig Schwalenberg

Service Leader
Mary Moglia-Canon

About the Program

A Cooperative Game. Our spiritual theme this month is Interdependence. We probably all agree that Interdependence is im-portant. But does it actually mean? How does it operate in our daily lives? How do we get better at being Interdependent? As your Game Minister, I like to practice and learn with games. And Cooperative games are my absolute favorite type to play. The Cooperative Game we all play together is the most important game of all.

About the Speaker
Rev. Craig Schwalenberg is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister raised in the Midwest, transplanted to New York (near the source of the Susquehanna). After 15+ years serving as a parish minister and interim minister, he has started a new community ministry as Your Game Minister— sharing the fun and wisdom where spirituality and play cross paths. His ministry is one of connections, storytelling, hospitality, and games. Per is a supportive member of the Liberal Religious Educators Association and an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministers. Rev. Craig is co-author of the RPG social justice curriculum, Building a Better World. Rev. Craig lives in central, upstate New York with wife, Cheryl De-Decker, their dog, Harmony, and two cats, Pearl and Jasper.

This month’s theme: Interdependence

Stay after the service for a Cooperative Game Gathering!

After the service and social hour, please join us for a fun exploration of cooperative games with Your game minister. Find a new favorite game or role play DND! Learn why Cooperative games have become so popular in the past decade. Practice the spirituality of Interdependence around a table with friends old and new. Rev. Craig Schwalenberg collects cooperative games for every age and delights in sharing them with new players. Arts and Crafts Night for April will be moved to Sunday to take advantage of this fun time after service. Pizza Provided!

Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link

Meeting ID: 871 3306 8789
Passcode: 536463

For those who like small group discussions on a variety of topics, join the Before Service Discussion Group. We will meet in the sanctuary if no other group is meeting there. Otherwise, we will meet upstairs. The first Sunday of the month the topic will be based on the monthly topic for Soul Matters. On other Sundays the topic will be chosen by the person who wants to lead the next discussion. For questions, contact Rebecca Wightman

Mindfulness Meditation Group

All are invited to join us for weekly silent sitting meditation practice. We meditate together for about 35 minutes, followed by reflection and conversation.

For those who enjoy reading and discussing in-depth articles on current, significant US and international issues, the creative arts, personalities and more, the New Yorker Discussion Group offers the opportunity to stimulate the mind, hear multiple points of view, learn, socialize, and laugh a lot. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for about 1.5 hours in the U.U.E.A. gathering room. There are no “required readings.” Each member reads any articles, stories, or poems that are of interest and at meetings, share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences (frequently relevant, occasionally irrelevant, and often irreverent). Sometimes one or more members has expertise on a topic, and sometimes the articles have information that is totally new to everyone.

All are welcome, but weekly attendance is not required. It’s good for the mind and a lot of fun.

Soul Matters Men’s Small Group

Facilitated by Rich Moglia-Cannon
Every 4th Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm
Held IN PERSON at UUEA

More info about the Soul Matters program
To join the group, please contact us!

Soul Matters Small Group

Facilitated by Heather Schneider
Every 4th Monday of the month from 7-9pm
Held IN PERSON at UUEA

More information about the Soul Matters program
This group is FULL. Please contact us to join the wait list

If you’re joining us in person for Sunday Service, please stay after for coffee, treats, and conversation!

Children’s program will guide kids through a fun exercise while parents listen to this week’s message and enjoy a few minutes of coffee hour. No need to register. This is a drop-in program and we welcome all whenever you can come!

Join us for Sunday Service, either in-person or online!

Speaker
Reverend Peter House

Service Leader
Jeff Maris

About the Program

We Should Always be Able to Say “I’m Sorry.” We are all taught as children to say “I’m sorry” when we have hurt someone else. As adults however, some of us have a harder time than others putting this lesson into practice. It’s never a mistake to say “I’m sorry” even if we believe we are in the right.

About the Speaker
Rev. Peter House is a 2000 graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School. He has served as ministerial intern, and summer minister at the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, summer minister at First Unitarian Church in Rochester, NY, and has served since 2007 as the summer minister at the First Universalist Church of Rochester. During the year, Peter is a special education teacher working with 5th grade students. Peter and his partner, Michael Hannen, live in Rochester.

This month’s theme: Interdependence

Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link

Meeting ID: 871 3306 8789
Passcode: 536463

For those who like small group discussions on a variety of topics, join the Before Service Discussion Group. We will meet in the sanctuary if no other group is meeting there. Otherwise, we will meet upstairs. The first Sunday of the month the topic will be based on the monthly topic for Soul Matters. On other Sundays the topic will be chosen by the person who wants to lead the next discussion. For questions, contact Rebecca Wightman

This month’s book is Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Mindfulness Meditation Group

All are invited to join us for weekly silent sitting meditation practice. We meditate together for about 35 minutes, followed by reflection and conversation.

For those who enjoy reading and discussing in-depth articles on current, significant US and international issues, the creative arts, personalities and more, the New Yorker Discussion Group offers the opportunity to stimulate the mind, hear multiple points of view, learn, socialize, and laugh a lot. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for about 1.5 hours in the U.U.E.A. gathering room. There are no “required readings.” Each member reads any articles, stories, or poems that are of interest and at meetings, share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences (frequently relevant, occasionally irrelevant, and often irreverent). Sometimes one or more members has expertise on a topic, and sometimes the articles have information that is totally new to everyone.

All are welcome, but weekly attendance is not required. It’s good for the mind and a lot of fun.

If you’re joining us in person for Sunday Service, please stay after for coffee, treats, and conversation!

Children’s program will guide kids through a fun exercise while parents listen to this week’s message and enjoy a few minutes of coffee hour. No need to register. This is a drop-in program and we welcome all whenever you can come!

Join us for Sunday Service, either in-person or online!

Speaker
Kristina Church

Service Leader
MaryBeth Facklam

About the Program

The Fibers of our Being, or, One Hundred Days in a Dress. Our globally interconnected existence shows up in the most intimate and surprising places, like the very clothing we put on our bodies. Let’s explore Interdependence and Inter-being with a deep dive into the international garment industry. How can we live our values through our fashion choices, and why does it matter?

About the Speaker
Rev. Kristina Church grew up all over the country as an Air Force kid, spending most of her childhood and young adulthood in Anchorage, Alaska, which she still considers her hometown. After earning a Master’s of Science in Social Work at Columbia University, she pursued a career in social work before becoming a mother later in life. Rev. Kristina holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, Illinois, and serves as the ¾-time Settled Minister of the UU Congregation of Erie, Pennsylvania. She lives in Erie with her husband, Greg, their 13-year-old son, Rafael, and their labradoodle, Onyx! Her passions in ministry include climate and racial justice, religious education, and pastoral care. Personal interests include outdoor activities, music, theatre, and yoga!

This month’s theme: Interdependence

Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link

Meeting ID: 871 3306 8789
Passcode: 536463

For those who like small group discussions on a variety of topics, join the Before Service Discussion Group. We will meet in the sanctuary if no other group is meeting there. Otherwise, we will meet upstairs. The first Sunday of the month the topic will be based on the monthly topic for Soul Matters. On other Sundays the topic will be chosen by the person who wants to lead the next discussion. For questions, contact Rebecca Wightman

Mindfulness Meditation Group

All are invited to join us for weekly silent sitting meditation practice. We meditate together for about 35 minutes, followed by reflection and conversation.

For those who enjoy reading and discussing in-depth articles on current, significant US and international issues, the creative arts, personalities and more, the New Yorker Discussion Group offers the opportunity to stimulate the mind, hear multiple points of view, learn, socialize, and laugh a lot. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for about 1.5 hours in the U.U.E.A. gathering room. There are no “required readings.” Each member reads any articles, stories, or poems that are of interest and at meetings, share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences (frequently relevant, occasionally irrelevant, and often irreverent). Sometimes one or more members has expertise on a topic, and sometimes the articles have information that is totally new to everyone.

All are welcome, but weekly attendance is not required. It’s good for the mind and a lot of fun.

Soul Matters Small Group

Facilitated by Reverend Tina Simson
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm
Held virtually over Zoom

More information about the Soul Matters program

To join the group, please contact us!

Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and your eclipse glasses and watch the solar eclipse with your friends at UUEA. Parking in the UUEA lot will be restricted to UUEA friends and there may be parking at the elementary school since school is closed that day. Do NOT try to park at Knox Farm park as there is an event there and parking will likely be hard to come by.

If you’re joining us in person for Sunday Service, please stay after for coffee, treats, and conversation!

Children’s program will guide kids through a fun exercise while parents listen to this week’s message and enjoy a few minutes of coffee hour. No need to register. This is a drop-in program and we welcome all whenever you can come!

Join us for Sunday Service, either in-person or online!

Speaker
Bob Colligan, Carlo Piech, Clara Wroblewski, Teri Mahar

Service Leader
Dianna Colligan

About the Program

Earth Day and Green Sanctuary Initiative: Carlo Piech will provide a summary on the goals of the Green Sanctuary, discuss how this project embodies the intersection of environmentalism and spirituality and make the case for why it is appropriate for UUEA to be doing this. Clara Wroblewski will reflect upon the therapeutic benefits of the natural environment for people with autism. We will include some reflections by Teri Mahar on how her personal feelings and experiences are reflected in this project. Lastly, Bob Colligan will discuss how planting native plants aligns with our inner connectivity to all living things, why native flora is important for biodiversity and how our vision for the Green Sanctuary can become a model for the community. Bob and Carlo will also be available to discuss the project in detail during the after-service discussion.

This month’s theme: Interdependence

Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link

Meeting ID: 871 3306 8789
Passcode: 536463

For those who like small group discussions on a variety of topics, join the Before Service Discussion Group. We will meet in the sanctuary if no other group is meeting there. Otherwise, we will meet upstairs. The first Sunday of the month the topic will be based on the monthly topic for Soul Matters. On other Sundays the topic will be chosen by the person who wants to lead the next discussion. For questions, contact Rebecca Wightman

Mindfulness Meditation Group

All are invited to join us for weekly silent sitting meditation practice. We meditate together for about 35 minutes, followed by reflection and conversation.

For those who enjoy reading and discussing in-depth articles on current, significant US and international issues, the creative arts, personalities and more, the New Yorker Discussion Group offers the opportunity to stimulate the mind, hear multiple points of view, learn, socialize, and laugh a lot. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for about 1.5 hours in the U.U.E.A. gathering room. There are no “required readings.” Each member reads any articles, stories, or poems that are of interest and at meetings, share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences (frequently relevant, occasionally irrelevant, and often irreverent). Sometimes one or more members has expertise on a topic, and sometimes the articles have information that is totally new to everyone.

All are welcome, but weekly attendance is not required. It’s good for the mind and a lot of fun.