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 service. Reflections ...

Dear Folks,  The UUCC monthly community meal and give away have been well received and attended by a growing circle of unhoused neighbors. At our last gathering we noticed a lack of bags of all kinds:  Plastic disposable bags for taking food home reusable grocery bags help folks take their new belongings with them Backpacks are very popular  We can ...

Sky Lake Retreat Center in Windsor, NY https://skylakecenter.org/ Saturday, May 9 Facilitated by Rev. Darcey and Rev. Douglas and other special guests Join new and old friends from the Binghamton, Athens and Cortland congregations in a day of rest, renewal and exploration.

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 zoom, please register here: ...

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/

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 accessible ...

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 ...

UUA Common Read 2025: Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection byDeepa IyerFacilitated by Rev. Darcey Laine and Rev. Douglas TaylorWednesday evenings, 2/25 and 3/11 from 6:30-8:00 on Zoom Social Change Now is a practical guide for those at every stage of their individual and organizational journeys towards justice, equity and solidarity. It introduces ...

January 25, 12:30-1:30 PM In person Athens and on Zoomfrom Rev. Darcey Laine Grab a coffee and a snack and come on back for a workshop with our guest speaker Ben Ogilvie to talk practically about how we can make our unique Athens & Cortland Multiplatform experience more creative and inclusive. If you have special questions you’d ...

**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 “hug ...