Author: Melissa Medina

Caring Circle

When our Members and Friends have been in the hospital, or experienced other life transitions they are often eased by the support of community. That’s why we developed an e-mail list we are calling the “caring circle.” This e-mail group has been sharing information about such events – for example, “a member recently was admitted … Continue reading Caring Circle

Guest at Your Table – 2024-2025 Season December 1-December 29

This week we highlight Anna-Maria Tesfaye, co-founder of Queer Svit, an organizationoffering resources and companionship to the queer community in Ukraine who havebeen impacted by Russia’s invasion. Hear from Anna-Maria in her own voice:https://vimeo.com/1004141757?share=copy We invite you to help advance community-led change by bringing your contribution toworship on Sunday morning 12/29,  at the Christmas Eve … Continue reading Guest at Your Table – 2024-2025 Season December 1-December 29

Loving Our Own Bones Multi-Congregation Book Discussion

Thursday January 23 and February 13 at 2:30-3:45 Led by Rev. Darcey Laine and Rev. Aileen Fitzke “Loving Our Own Bones invites readers to claim the power and promise of spiritual dissent, and to nourish their own souls through the revolutionary art of radical self-love.” Julia Watts Belser, author of  “Loving our Own Bones: Disability Wisdom … Continue reading Loving Our Own Bones Multi-Congregation Book Discussion

Soul Matters Small Group (Zoom)

Next Meeting December 183rd Wednesdays at  6:30-8:00 PMOctober through MayFacilitated by Rev. Douglas Taylor and Becca Boerger Offered jointly to the Athens, Cortland and Binghamton UU congregations, this will be a chance to connect and share spiritual themes with members of your own congregation, and with your neighbors. Soul Matters groups offer the gift of … Continue reading Soul Matters Small Group (Zoom)

Pickleball Moves Indoors with New Dates and Times for the Winter!

From December through February, we’ll be playing pickleball indoors at the Waverly Village Hall. Court time may vary depending on availability, as there is only one court. We can reserve up to 2 hours at a time. In December, we have court time reserved on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For the … Continue reading Pickleball Moves Indoors with New Dates and Times for the Winter!

Help Support Unhoused People through My Brother’s Keeper

My Brother’s Keeper is a project of our neighbors at the Athens United Methodist Church. The group provides sleeping bags, clothing, and other personal items to people who are unhoused. The following message is from the coordinator, Gloria Riegel: My Brother’s Keeper includes clothing in each sleeping bag we make. We appreciate donations of the following:– socks– scarves– … Continue reading Help Support Unhoused People through My Brother’s Keeper