There are some great opportunities coming up in February and beyond to avail ourselves of the wisdom of two wonderful Unity teachers: Philip Goldberg, who needs no introduction to us at Unity of Albany, and Rev. Kelly Isola, a favorite Unity teacher of Rev. Brigid’s. Coming up first, on Tuesday, February 10: Sacred Disruptor: Myrtle…
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OneSong: Winter Solstice Sunday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm The beautiful but uncompromising darkness beckons us to find the light that has been receding from our fields and homes to be burning and blazing within each of us, all the more so when we gather together with harmonious intent and good will. Please join us for…
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Our fall Membership Class will be held on Sunday afternoons (11:45 am – 1:15 pm) from September 28 through November 9, in the Sanctuary. (no class, Oct. 26) All are welcome to join, whether you are interested in becoming a member of the church, just want to know more about Unity, for need a refresher…
Imagine starting school without a notebook, a pencil, or the supplies needed to succeed. Sadly, many students face this reality. This year, Unity is joining with the other five FOCUS Church communities in partnering with William S. Hackett Middle School (Albany City School District) to ensure every student has the tools they need for a strong…
As Rev Brigid takes a well-deserved, one-month sabbatical, we welcome these wonderful guest speakers from mid-June to early July: Sunday, June 15 – Rev Jim Fuller Thoughts for Father’s Day For newer folks, Rev Jim Fuller was our beloved minister at Unity of Albany from 2003 to 2015. Rev. Jim will, as his title says,…
Dear Unity family, As many of you know, after being on safari in Kenya and Tanzania in 2022, I was raising money to build a well in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park region. I did this because I befriended a safari guide who is a Maasai native in the area, and I learned about how his…
Sunday, April 13, 10:00 AM From scripture scholar Marcus Borg: Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and people cheer him, shouting “Hosanna – blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Less well-known is the historical fact that a Roman imperial procession was also entering Jerusalem for Passover from the other side…
Celebrating Passover with Our Unity Family The Passover seder (from the Hebrew word for order) is a ritual meal and service that has been celebrated in the homes of Jewish families for over a thousand years, but over the years other spiritual groups have also used the seder as an affirmation of the desire to…