Senior Choir

The Senior Choir is composed of adults and teenagers who like to sing.  The Choir rehearses three Sundays each month from September-May at 9:15 a.m. in the Music Room on the lower level, and sings in the worship service twice each month.  Occasionally special programs like the Holiday Pageant require extra rehearsals. 

The Choir sings a wide variety of music from all periods and from many cultures and traditions. Some pieces are sung a cappella, others with accompaniment by organ, piano, percussion, or other instruments.  Choir members get together at least once a year for food and fun. 

For more information, contact Choir Director Carol Strome at 268-0225.

Children's Choir

The Children's Choir is open to all 2nd-6th graders who like to sing.  The Choir performs at least twice each year, at the December Holiday Pageant and the spring Religious Education Sunday. 

Rehearsals are held after church for several weeks preceding each performance, and are announced in the monthly newsletter, in Sunday orders of service, and through sign-up sheets in the church Social Room.  New members are always welcome. 

For more information, contact Director Carol Strome at 268-0225.

Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7 and new ringers -- from high school age up -- are always welcome.  One does not need to be able to read music; more important is the ability to count notes and rests and keep a steady beat. 

The Handbell Choir plays in church once a month, performing a variety of pieces from written scores and also doing "change ringing," wherein the leader calls out directions.  The Handbell Choir also plays for special occasions, such as the Holiday Pageant, and those who can participate only for a limited time are also welcome. 

For more information, contact Music Director Nelly Case at 386-2684 (home) or 267-2759 (work).

Handbell Introit

Not a group per se, but another opportunity to try out the handbells especially designed for young children. Most Sundays from September-May two people, aged 6 and up, meet 15 minutes before the service to rehearse a very short melody on the bells to play as a signal that the service has begun.  No music reading ability or prior experience is necessary.  Those wishing to play can sign up on the kiosk in the Social Room for the Sunday of their choice. 

For more information, contact Music Director Nelly Case at 386-2684 (home) or 267-2759 (work).

Youth Group

The Youth Group is open to all high school students.  Largely self-directed, the group is coordinated by our Director of Religious Education and meets twice each month, with their advisors to plan programs.  Recent activities include movies-and-discussion, an overnight at the church, and helping with the Hunger Banquet.  Youth Group members also take part in many all-church activities, from work parties to worship services. 

For more information, contact Director of Religious Education Jan Hutslar at 386-2498,

 

Coming of Age

The Coming of Age program (COA) is offered every other year for 8th-9th graders.  Participants explore their own religious ideas, Unitarian Universalism, world religions, social justice, and service to the wider community.  Each COA youth has an adult mentor from the congregation. The year culminates with a trip to Boston, the cradle of our faith.  Funds for the Boston trip come in part from the youths' own fundraising efforts. 

For more information, contact Director of Religious Education Jan Hutslar at 386-2498.

Exploring Christianity 

A group of UU's who find inspiration in the life and message of Jesus or who are interested in exploring the Bible from a liberal perspective.

Our Whole Lives

An excellent sexuality education program offered every other year for youth in 7th-9th grades.  Facilitators are specially trained, and a parent orientation is part of the program. 

For more information, contact Director of Religious Education Jan Hutslar at 386-2498.

UShare

UShare is our congregational social justice project for all ages.  In our Canton and Potsdam gardens, we grow fresh vegetables and deliver them to food pantries all over the county.  We also engage in education and advocacy on hunger and food issues. 

For more information, contact Sue Powers (265-1748) or Dave Bradford (265-3426).