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.
Supporting at-risk youth achieve independence two generations at a time. Like the Inn in Bethlehem, sometimes young parents just need a safe place and the support of wise, compassionate, and loving people to give their baby a good start and the skills needed to succeed in life. We will be sharing the plate with Homespace … Continue reading Homepace
Did you celebrate Evolution Day? It’s not too late! Join us as we lift up our fifth Source that includes the guidance of science. Sunday services are continuing as dual platform—both in-person and livestreamed. A link to our YouTube channel is available on our website. You can view the recorded service anytime on the channel. … Continue reading Thank God for Evolution!
Join in a celebration of gratitude! Sunday services are continuing as dual platform—both in-person and livestreamed. A link to our YouTube channel is available on our website. You can view the recorded service anytime on the channel. Invite friends and family! Remember that coffee hour follows. Supervised Care for Littles available in the room adjoining … Continue reading Oh, We Give Thanks!
What shall we do when our world seems to be breaking up around us? When democracy, truth, civility, justice, and respect are all threatened, and there seems little or nothing any of us can do to change things. Where do we find hope? How do we stay centered enough to do the little we can? … Continue reading Hard Times
Jesus is purported to have said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Heart and treasure go hand-in-hand. You can tell what things are important to a person by the amount of time, energy, and money they invest in those things, people, or activities. Sunday services are continuing as dual platform—both … Continue reading Where Our Hearts Are
As individuals and as a community of faith, we embody the wisdom of trees; growing our roots ever deeper and extending our branches in the upward thrust of life. Our heritage includes what we have received and what we will give in return. Sunday services are continuing as dual platform—both in-person and livestreamed. A link … Continue reading Be a Tree
Cultural ignorance has been a major stumbling block throughout history in relationships among ethnic, religious, racial, and other groups. Knowledge of Cultural Intelligence is a key to building right relationships. Let’s start with understanding! When John Rex visited UU Amherst in 1977, he experienced Unitarian Universalism for the first time in his life. He became … Continue reading Why “Cultural Intelligence”?
This service kicks off a special season. No, not football – that happened last month! The special season is known by many names: stewardship, generosity – no matter what we call it, this is the season where all are invited to participate in the mission and ministry of UU Amherst in a very practical way: … Continue reading Stone Soup: What it Means to Belong
There are many ways to come together in beloved community. This week we will explore more intimate conversations on this month’s topic of heritage. This service will not be archived on YouTube to preserve the confidentiality of these conversations. Live streaming will still be available. Sunday services are continuing as dual platform—both in-person and livestreamed. … Continue reading Soul Matters Sunday
If the Snake in Eden wasn’t Satan, then who was it? Where else in the Bible do we find other fantastical snake fables, and how do serpents continue to play an important role in some faiths? john Snodgrass teaches religion courses at Canisius College, and has written numerous books including “Supernatural Shakespeare” and the sci-fi … Continue reading Great Snakes!
