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Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m.  --  In Person or Livestream on UUAmherst YouTube.  Order of Service.  

Sunday AM Ministries: 9:30 Church of the Wild -- Debbie Waterhouse Ecology Center; 9:30 Sacred  Singing Circle--Emerson Rm. 

Rainbow Cafe -- NO JUNE GATHERING! Second Saturday of the Month   1-3  pm Safe gathering place for LGBTQ+ community & allies.  Details.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst

6320 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 716-634-3010
UU Amherst

UU Amherst

Compassion and Justice for All
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  • “Birds of a Feather”
    June 7, 2026 at 10:30 amJohn Snodgrass

    An old idiom tells us that, for better or worse, birds with similar feathers flock together. People will find like minded people. But what if a diversity of birds wanted to build a community? john (lower case intentional) Snodgrass is a frequent and popular speaker at UU Amherst. An instructor in Religion at Canisius University, … Continue reading “Birds of a Feather”

Upcoming Events

  • Rainbow Cafe -- cancelled
    • Saturday, Jun 13
  • Women's Group -- 1st Tues Luncheon
    • Tuesday, Jul 7
  • Women's Group -- 1st Tues Luncheon
    • Tuesday, Aug 4
  • Women's Group -- 1st Tues Luncheon
    • Tuesday, Sep 1
  • Women's Group -- 1st Tues Luncheon
    • Tuesday, Oct 6
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    Parking in back; handicapped parking available. Main floor and restrooms are accessible.


    UU Amherst Mission

    To challenge ourselves and the community to foster more compassion and justice in the world

    UU Amherst Covenant

    Together we promise: To gather in compassionate community; To celebrate diversity of thought and unity of spirit; And to seek wholeness for ourselves, our children, and our world. 
     

    Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst

    6320 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 716-634-3010

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