NYSCU celebrates 200 years this October with annual meeting and theme speaker Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt at UU Church of Canton, NY, also celebrating 200 years this fall.

The power of individuals can collectively help congregations grow, stretch and live our values in our world.

To frame it one way, the why of our churches and congregations are to be places to grow in deep connection, to wrestle with the transcendent, and to transform the world. As we meet this moment and all that it brings with it, may our whys ground and guide us in all that we do.

Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — New Regional Lead, Ingathering Welcome Video, Leadership Training Opportunities and more.

Opportunities are available for learning and networking in all areas of congregational life throughout this fall. Find one that interests you!

Announcing our 2026 theme speaker and deadlines for workshop and seminar proposals.

This week Cassandra Montenegro shares a poem that sustains her by Richard Blanco. What poems help sustain you?

Find out what’s happening in the Central East Region! This month — Worship Resources, The Gathering, Youth and Young Adult Opportunities & more.

From Rev. Alia Shinbrough: I write to you with some bittersweet news: I will be leaving my position with the Central East Region on August 1, 2025.

Participants at Central East Region Summer Institute (CERSI) organized a candlelight vigil in honor of migrant individuals who have been taken from their families and incarcerated in El Salvador. Read this post from the organizer about why we must act now.