A Closer Look
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Our Beliefs
Welcome to Unitarian UniversalismOUR MISSION: The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh (UUFP) is to provide for a religious community where freedom of worship, speech and thought are welcomed, protected and fostered. We affirm and encourage, spiritual and intellectual growth, and the use of the democratic process. We support actions and activities that benefit the environment, embrace human diversity, and provide for the common good. Our faith, Unitarian Universalism, is a spiritually alive and justice-centered religion. Unitarian Universalists search for truth along many paths. Instead of centering our religion on specific beliefs, we gather around shared moral values that include the inherent worth and dignity of every person. If you were to visit our Fellowship, you would find our religious observances to be familiar. Our Fellowship has regular worship services (Sunday at 10:00 AM) facilitated by an ordained minister or lead by members of our congregation (email Rev. Stan Sears revsears@aol.com or visit Contact Us for more information.), religious education classes for our children, religious music, study groups, community work, and much more (see "All We Do"). Please read through the Visitors pages of the Unitarian Universalist Association to learn more about our faith and our religious community. |
Sunday Services
Our Sunday Services are thought-inspiring and open to all.
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Twin Valleys
Each year the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh rents the beautiful Twin Valleys nature center. This year it’s July 23 - 27, 2008. We utilize the amazing natural surroundings, the rustic cabins, the kitchen facilities (with walk-in cooler), and the easy access from Plattsburgh to create a space and time to build our community and blend our lives.Volunteers organize events and activities (sewing, beading, crafts, talent-show, hikes, kites, boating, field games, singing, camp-fire stories, yoga, meditation, amateur astronomy - the list goes on and on). Each guest is asked to participate in the running of the retreat by helping with preparation and clean-up of communal meals and/or by leading the group in an activity. All families, singles, young people, older people, tired people are welcome. Come make a memory that will last a lifetime and share it with us. Get more information here: Twin Valleys UUFP Summer Retreat |
Religious Education
Our Religious Education program is open to all children from birth to eighteen. We are a community of children and volunteer teachers who explore the Unitarian Univeralist identity, other world religions and social action within our fellowship and in our community. Our program is based on the Seven UU Principles and the strong belief that every one of our children is unique. Our RE program reflects these ideas by offering multiple approaches to support our children's spiritual life. Through games, art projects, music, drama, stories and discussions we help kids explore their world and gain new insights. Our RE starts in September but we gladly accept children into the program at any time during the year. If you have any questions about the Children's Religious Education program please contact the Director, Danielle Seem drseem@charter.net at 561-6920 or through the Contact Us link on this website. Our Religious Education program has five groups: - Nursery (Birth to 4 years) Childcare is provided during the Sunday service. - Discoverers (5-7 years) This group learns about their enviornment, special celebrations and UU beliefs. - Explorers (7-10 years) This group explores the beliefs and celebrations of various World Religions. - Seekers (11-14 years) This group meets Sundays for discussion and social action that is created by its members. - Youth Group – High School Students |
The Chalice - Newsletter
The Chalice is the monthly newsletter of The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh.It is available via e-mail, USPS, or on this site. Please direct any questions, comments, or submissions to thechalice@charter.net |
Last published articles
Here is a list of the Last published articles.
| Title | Published on |
| May RE Update | 2008/5/2 |
| The Chalice - May 2008 | 2008/4/26 |
| RE After HONK | 2008/4/2 |
| The Chalice - April 2008 | 2008/3/29 |
| The Chalice - March 2008 | 2008/2/25 |
| The Chalice - February 2008 | 2008/1/23 |
| Picking up life's pieces | 2008/1/21 |
| Sinkford issues pastoral letter on violence in Pakistan and ... | 2008/1/18 |
| The Chalice - January 2008 | 2007/12/20 |
| Planning... it's more than a committee | 2007/12/20 |
| Holiday Gifts | 2007/11/21 |
| The Chalice - December 2007 | 2007/11/21 |
| November RE Update | 2007/11/12 |
| Creating Our Sunday Morning Services: An Update and Request ... | 2007/11/1 |
| "Missing In Action" | 2007/10/26 |
