Who are the refugees among us?
At the heart of each of the major world religions and ingrained in the teaching of many of the “minor” traditions, there is an...
Welcome to the UUCSR collection of blogs.
Here you'll find the latest from ministers, leaders, and other passionate congregants with ideas and information they want to share. They're always thinking and writing, so check back for the latest updates. For blogs related to specific areas of interest, follow the blogs below.
February 2023 DAC Update: Meet Sofía Betancourt
Members are invited to attend DAC 2023-4 budget finalization at our next meeting Tuesday March 7, 2023. For biographical information about...
Almost Spring, by Rev. David Carl Olson
Have we had the worst of the cold for this winter? I’m used to there being a mid-winter thaw around the time of my birthday (last week),...
Rare but Essential
We use rare earth elements to magnetize the hard drives on our computers and make our cell phones vibrate. One particular rare earth...
From Being Ignored to Being in Charge
All of them experienced versions of being ignored, struggling to be recognized, and extra scrutiny from male colleagues. Although they...
Combating Forever Chemicals
Our water pollution problem on Long Island is not an isolated one. It is besieged by “forever chemicals.” Known scientifically as...
February 8, 2023 Update
News from Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) RE: General Assembly (GA) 1. We are in the process of procuring a block of rooms at...
All You Need Is Love!, by Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore
While the Beatles song is lovely and catchy and optimistic, it is not really true. People do need love—but also—food and water and...
Required Attire
While I was trying to find chalk and science books to teach my class of 6th grade Special Ed students, our mayor cited the need for school...