Rev. Bill recently came across some material that provides alternative ways to think about life issues that gave him some new perspectives to consider. This is what he is now pondering.

Chinese proverb says, “If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come.” One green bough is viewing life through the lens of abundance rather than fear and limitations. Consider these diametrics and explore how generosity fits.

We pause for a short homily to reflect on the religious theme of the season: preparing ourselves. As we decorate the sanctuary, UCWC Member Cheryl Pittenger presents "The Spirit of Advent".

Breaking bread with others is an ancient hospitality practice. Today as we hold our traditional Bread Communion, Rev. Bill would also like us to think about how we reach out to invite people to be part of the banquets of good things.

With several theological perspectives in the last two hundred years, Unitarianism has not been a static religion. Rev. Bill explores the five, major theological paradigm-shifts of Unitarianism in the United States from its start in the early 19th century.

With the holidays fast approaching with all of their potential for personal and family stress and tension, Rev. Bill will talk about ways to bring calm into one’s universe to have strength to face challenges.

When you think of a minister what comes to mind? Ms. Williams, a member of Albany UU, is an anti-oppression consultant and founder of Filling in the Gaps in American History (FIGAH). She helps us transcend preconceived ideas or prejudices in our search.

In response to requests for more meditation-type services, members of our congregation lead us in several extended meditation periods (5-7 minutes) using different techniques.

After spending most of her life as a minister and her later years living with a new husband and an elderly parent, UCWC's Minister Emerita Rev. Kate will reflect on what she learned about relationships from both the joy and the mistakes.

Based on a line by Philip K. Dick, Bill thinks about how we all, sometimes, deceive ourselves about why we make or do not make decisions. Sometimes that self-deception is helpful and other times not so much. Here's a look at this all too natural behavior.