Have you been over yet to join the “Justice Advocacy Team at the U, Amherst” Facebook page? You will find there articles to read, protests to attend, petitions to sign, bills to watch, charities needing help, and anything else we use to send out in our Monday Updates. Please come check us out. And don’t … Continue reading Justice Advocacy Update

Did you know there’s an Amherst Symphony Orchestra? Performances are free and open to the public. This year they will play at Williamsville South High School. Watch for information from Ruth Bowen about organizing groups to see the shows on October 25th and December 6th. Theater Lovers will attend Jewish Repertory Theatre again this year. … Continue reading Cultural Explorers Update

Because many activities happen on Sundays after service, ALFP is moving our monthly meetings to the second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. We’ll meet next on September 9 in the Library/Living Room. Harvest House’s Annual Baby Shower Drive. The pantry will coordinate diaper donations during September. Sizes needed: Newborn, 4, 5, … Continue reading Amherst Little Free Pantry Update: return of Witch Dance, Harvest House’s Annual Baby Shower Drive, change in monthly meeting time and more!

Join congregant Elaine Krempholtz in a 4-session drum circle workshop for beginners on the following Fridays from 7-8:30 pm: Sept. 25, Oct. 9, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. Please note that sessions are not held on consecutive Fridays. The contribution for the 4-session workshop is $20; if cost is a barrier for you but you … Continue reading Drumming Workshop for Beginners

Rev. Douglas Taylor* from UU Binghamton will guide us through a workshop to prepare UU Amherst to consider the transition from pastoral-sized to program-sized congregation and all that means. If you are in leadership, have a hand in event planning (or want to), or are simply curious, put the date in your calendar. Sign-ups for … Continue reading Transitioning from pastoral to program congregation — Fri. Sept. 18th 5:30-8 pm Potluck & Workshop

Our book discussion group meets 4th Sundays at noon in the Library/Living Room at UU Amherst during the program year. We alternate between choosing a book to read together or picking a topic for which we select our own book. The next gathering is September 27th and we’re doing something a bit different. It’s a … Continue reading All Things Books