Author: Melissa Medina

“It’s All Rocks” Story Now online

Missed Zoom worship, or just want a closer look at Sunday’s reflections with extra links and photos?   Last week’s story “It’s All Rocks” is now online: https://revlaine.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-all-rocks.html February 8 reflection “Deep Time” about the teachings of Joana Macy and this moment in our nation is available here: https://revlaine.blogspot.com/2026/02/deep-time-and-meeting-moment.htmlReflections are posted a week or 2 after the … Continue reading “It’s All Rocks” Story Now online

Discover UU – History

Sunday, May 3 at 12:30-1:30 At UUCAS, 112 North Street and on Zoom Facilitated by Rev. Laine and Katie Replogle Curious about Unitarian Universalism? Join us Sunday, May 3, to learn a bit about the history of Unitarian Universalism and of our congregation.  Neighbors, visitors, friends and old timers are all welcome. To join by … Continue reading Discover UU – History

“Organizing for Survival” Reflection Now online

Missed Zoom worship, or just want a closer look at Sunday’s reflections with extra links andphotos?Rev. Laine’s reflection in honor of Martin Luther King Day “Organizing for Survival” is nowonline: https://kairoscenter.org/publication/you-only-get-what-youre-organized-to-take-lessons-from-the-movement-to-end-poverty/

All UUS are welcome at General Assembly 2026:

Sunday, June 14 through Sunday, June 21, 2026General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. This year’s GA will be virtual, and spread out over 2 weeks, designed to be more … Continue reading All UUS are welcome at General Assembly 2026:

5 Wishes Discussion

Tuesday, March 17 from 2-4:00 at Athens and on ZoomFacilitated by Rev. LaineSometimes hard decisions are easier when we support one another. The 5 wishes workbook gives a format for making and communicating our values and decisions about our wishes should we become seriously injured or ill. Let’s gather for a discussion, and folks who … Continue reading 5 Wishes Discussion

Pocket Hugs- Update

**Update- the pocket hugs will be given out at our March 8 service. If you have completed hugs to share, please bring them to Cortland by our February 8 service, or Athens by February 15 so they can be gathered for the March service. ** Two years ago our congregations began the practice of creating … Continue reading Pocket Hugs- Update