Author: Melissa Medina

Exploring Spiritual Practices

12:30 pm, 3rd Sundays February through May:February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17Facilitated by Rev. Laine In person Athens and on ZoomMost people have a spiritual practice, even if they don’t know it. Our practices are as diverse as we are. This workshop will give experiential engagement with several different practices, for folks who … Continue reading Exploring Spiritual Practices

Monthly Mixer- Movie Night

Thursday, October 16,  5:00 pm Athens Upstairs Led by Les Howard Optional- BYO dinner  Join us for a cozy evening with a feel good family favorite movie. Over the coming year we are hoping to create a series of Monthly Mixers  — fun ways to get to know one another in our community. If you have an idea … Continue reading Monthly Mixer- Movie Night

Living in Spirit – Wobbling

If you don’t get the Daily Review newspaper, perhaps you’ve missed Rev. Laine’s monthly column. An archive of past columns can be found here: https://livinginspiritrevlaine.blogspot.com/ Just posted: a reflection on how the wobbling of toddler offers hope to us adults:  https://livinginspiritrevlaine.blogspot.com/2025/08/wobbling.html

Butterfly Wings- Now online

Missed a Sunday worship, or just want a closer look at Rev. Laine’s reflections?  “Butterfly Wings” from our September 14  worship is now online: https://revlaine.blogspot.com/2025/09/butterfly-wings.htmlOther past reflections can be found here at “Living the Journey” https://revlaine.blogspot.com/

Chalice Circle:

Next  meeting is Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 on Zoom  A time for reflection, sharing and listening on the ordinary and extraordinary experiences of our lives. Past participants have appreciated the deep listening and sharing and the caring connections woven among members. This is a covenant group, where participants expect to attend each month for … Continue reading Chalice Circle:

Our Minister in the UU World

UU World is a digital and print magazine that is sent to all members of UU congregations. This week our own Rev. Laine was quoted in an article on Spiritual Direction: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/uu-spiritual-direction-about-resources-unitarian-universalism

UU Church of Cortland Summer schedule

This summer our big gathering will be a picnic with our Sibling congregation:Sunday, July 20 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.  Picnic with Athens Church at Stewart Park, Ithaca.If you would like, bring a dish to pass and a lawn chair. We re-gather in our beautiful historic sanctuary, 3 Church Street, Cortland NY inSeptember: Sunday, September 7, 10:30 a.m. Ingathering Water Communion– Rev. … Continue reading UU Church of Cortland Summer schedule

Francis and Clare- Now online

Missed a Sunday worship, or just want a closer look at Rev. Laine’s reflections?  Our story for all ages “Francis and Clare- Making a New Way”, from our May 25  service is now online: https://revlaine.blogspot.com/2025/05/francis-and-clare-making-new-way.html Other past reflections can be found here at “Living the Journey” https://revlaine.blogspot.com/