You read that right. Experiencing life as holy does not require belief in a supernatural being. We’ll explore religious humanism and religious naturalism as pathways to that which is of ultimate importance to us.

Unitarian Universalism has been described as a “big tent” religion – a place where it’s possible to explore religious ideas.

Whoa! What?! Come to church and find out what this statement means.

Unitarian Universalism is defined and shaped by shared values: our UU Principles. The language may change, but these foundational agreements are what weave us together.

This is an all-ages service. Be warned. You might have fun. Church of the Wild continues in July at 9:30 a.m. in the Ecology Center.Join Connections team member, Lauraine Marcus at 9:30 am Sunday mornings in July for a 45-minute Church of the Wild meditation experience in the UU Amherst Waterhouse Ecology Center. The entrance … Continue reading Enchantments: Living Creatively

Each June we enact the Flower Communion ceremony that was created in 1923 by Rev. Norbert Ĉapek at the Unitarian Church in Prague. Each person is invited to bring a flower to church and add it to the bouquet that symbolizes the worth and beauty of each individual and the lovely community that iscreated when … Continue reading Flower Communion – 100 Years Celebrating Community

This quote from Cornel West is at the heart of Unitarian Universalism. We are known as the “Love People” because we show up to live our values out loud. As Buffalo celebrates Pride, we commit ourselves anew to the work of love and justice in our community and the world. *Activities for kids. Join Connections … Continue reading Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public

This service for all ages will include building an altar with photos and memorabilia from service members who have died. Bring stories, poems, and special memories.

Sometimes it can seem that our big-tent faith, in the words of Gertrude Stein, has no “there” there. Amid all of our theological diversity, is it even possible to have a shared cosmology, spiritual dimension, an ethic, and a practice of public celebration?

Often when we think of our UU history, the names that come to mind are Servetus, Emerson, Thoreau, Dietrich, etc… all men. But our history is rich with the input and influence of women, as well. Come and discover more of the rest of our story.