Happy Holidays from your Central East Region Staff! Know that the UUA will be closed December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026, reopening on January 5th. If you have an emergency during that time, please call (617) 948-4357 or email cer@uua.org, and a member of your staff will be in contact.

Over the last two weeks, the words describing the themes of Advent stirred my spirit. As the worship leaders shared their reflections on hope and peace, my breathing slowed and I could sense tears welling up in my eyes. “Yes,” I admitted to myself, “that is what I’m desperately in need of…

This week starts what I often call the season of gratitude. While we should always be grateful, I tend to think of this season being one that reminds us to express that gratitude even more.

If your congregation would like to learn more about communications strategy, this webinar series is for you.

Listening to each other’s stories helps us bridge the gaps between us.

We often have folks ask why would I call the region or the UUA? Here is a quick list to help you figure out what we would love to chat with you about.

Phishing attempts for directories and confidential information are on the uptick. Please educate your congregation to protect your information.

What can we learn from the story, the Water-Bearer’s Garden? What can that teach us about Faithful Change?

The UU Church of Utica celebrates 200 years of Building Community and Advocating for Social Justice. Events are scheduled leading up to the November 2025 anniversary date.

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.