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.
Why does the pig get such a bad reputation in religion? And how has this creature helped to shape human history?john (lower case intentional) Snodgrass is a frequent and popular speaker at UU Amherst. An instructor in Religion at Canisius University, john is also a playwright and author of many books, the most recent being … Continue reading When Pigs Fly
Do you have questions about Unitarian Universalism and how to live into our values? Or perhaps you have questions that have arisen from reflections or conversations. Write your question on a card at the beginning of the service and we’ll have some candid conversation together. (Questions must have a name attached.) Remote folks can submit … Continue reading Question Box Sunday
We often hear the phrase “My body is a temple” as a call to protect ourselves, to block out the bad and only let in the good. But in many spiritual traditions, temples are not fortresses. They are places of connection, mystery and transformation. Inspired by the philosophy of Alan Watts, we’ll explore what it … Continue reading “I am a Temple (and other creative lies we tell ourselves)”
There are many ways to feel and think and ponder on this day…what does it mean when we find ourselves increasingly alienated from Mother?
How did a mythical sea-monster get into the Bible? Why did it have to be killed, and will people really eat it? We’ll be looking at this strange beast and some of its ancient relatives, and what this all has to do with the struggles of modern faith.
Join us for “Nurturing and Sharing Your Authentic Flame,” a heartfelt reflection led by Kim Diana Connolly on the courage and joy of embracing our truest selves. Informed by insights from beloved pets and renowned thinkers, we’ll explore the power of authenticity in community and personal growth. Come ignite your inner truth to expand justice, … Continue reading Nurturing & Sharing Your Authentic Flame
Candy-Free Easter Egg Hunt!
Fire has a special place in every religion, often as a portal between the solid world and the spirit world. We hear that we have “domesticated” fire but it is not our pet, as we learn when fires spread through parts of the country. We’ll be talking about the sacred and dangerous aspects of flame.john … Continue reading Campfire Stories
