In the UU Litany of Atonement, the late Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs ended each line with, “We forgive ourselves and each other. We begin again in love.” Do you know someone (or are you one) who used to be active at UU Amherst but has dropped away? Invite them to our Homecoming service so they can … Continue reading New Year, New UU: A Homecoming

The full quotation from Cornel West includes a second line: “Just like tenderness is what love feels like in private.” Our congregation joins with hundreds of other UU congregations in the exploration of monthly themes from Soul Matters, a resource that is grounded in Unitarian Universalist values. This month we consider the theme of Liberating … Continue reading Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public

Side with Love is a public advocacy campaign that seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression. It is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and all are welcome to join. This week begins the UU 30 Days of Love, with a focus on justice and compassion. Our congregation joins with hundreds of other UU … Continue reading What is Love Calling You To Do?

This year we are celebrating Christmas Eve in the morning service only. What does it mean to confront the age-old story in the light of day? Can we still find and share the rebirth of Love and the promise of peace, not shrouded in darkness? We will be sharing the plate with Homespace this month … Continue reading Christmas Eve, Unfolding

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!

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

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

September Multi Sensory Services for All Ages Theme: WELCOMEUnitarian Universalism is a religion (?!) that encourages each person’s spiritual journey (?!), drawing wisdom from world religions (?!), the Bible (?!), individual experiences of wonder (?!), exemplars (?!), and science (?!). Exactly how wide is our welcome? Children & youth are invited and encouraged to stay in the … Continue reading How Wide is Our Welcome?