The Nights before Christmas
The days before Christmas are often over-full, but the nights invite us into stillness and quiet waiting. More than a mere prelude to the ‘main event,’ these dark hours are filled with possibility and wonder.
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 -- Second Saturday of the Month 1-3 pm Safe gathering place for LGBTQ+ community & allies. Details.
The days before Christmas are often over-full, but the nights invite us into stillness and quiet waiting. More than a mere prelude to the ‘main event,’ these dark hours are filled with possibility and wonder.
The Hebrew scriptures describe that yearning this way: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul
thirsts for God, for the living God. (Psalm 42) When that feeling creeps up on us, what’s a religious naturalist, humanist or atheist to do.
Thanksgiving is over, Advent is yet to come. We are in the liminal space between stories. The ‘space between’ can be rich with insights and possibilities. What is unfolding in your in-between?
On this Sunday following the national election, we pause to take stock and heal our hearts.
The cumulative effects of nine months of pandemic isolation can be debilitating. Come into our virtual healing sanctuary, our shared presence to find strength and beauty for the days ahead.
The UUCA Board has identified our commitment to being Green as a priority for this church year. We are busily recertifying with the UUA as a Green Sanctuary – but let’s not lose sight of the spiritual principles involved
There is more to living a full life than simply educating ourselves and sharing ideas with like-minded folk. Let’s go deeper. View our service on YouTube:
A socially-distant animal blessing will be one element in this service. (The pictures can be from the past as well as the present.) For those among us who love animals but are not able to have a pet, this will be a great treat and comfort. Let’s bless one another in this way. View our … Continue reading To Bless the World
A celebration of the renewing power of finding our own song. View our service on YouTube:
Each year we begin the new church cycle by mingling our waters together. Although our mingling will be virtual, we will honor the deep connectedness of our lives. View our service on YouTube: