I recently attended a small interment service at Wildwood Cemetery. It was a beautiful summer morning. The guests surrounded the body, which was clad in just a shroud. The minister spoke briefly, and we sang while lowering the body into the grave and scattering it … read more.
The Amherst Arts Night volunteers are looking for a few more people to help
host visitors to our sanctuary. Once a month, October – April, we join other downtown venues on the Amherst
Arts Night circuit and show off the Tiffany window in all its sunset glory. … read more.
OÍR stands for Outreach, Integration, and Retention and it’s a task force convened
earlier this year by UUSA’s board of trustees. OÍR a Spanish word that means “to hear,” and we spend much of
our time hearing the voices and stories that awaken energy in our congregation … read more.
Thank you to all of you who attended the UU Fall Picnic! Like with many potlucks, we had a moment where
we thought we might have too many desserts and appetizers, but patience and time and more people brought
more food. Children took advantage of the toys … read more.
Hello friends,
September began for the Board with time set aside at our monthly meeting to learn more about and strategize for a new way of helping our congregation understand and participate in yearlong stewardship. We are very excited about integrating conversations about sustainability, responsibility, and … read more.
Dear UUSA,
Wow, what a first month we have had! Now that our program year has begun, it’s wonderful to see you all in
the magic of being together in worship. I am excited for many things beginning and relaunching. This year’s
Coming of Age cohort is beginning … read more.
Our official Religious Education (RE) September start is coming up on September 8th! As in the past, our elementary RE program will vary from one week to the next. We will be mixing cooking, mindfulness, art, science, and literature activities in with our discussions about … read more.
Join us and Rev. Rachael for a look at our UU Society of Amherst history and share your history. You can look
for answers to the following fascinating questions – or maybe answer them yourself! When and where did the
first Vietnam War protest happen in Amherst? … read more.
Hello friends,
The Board is primed to begin an exciting new year with our settled minister Rachael Hayes. We will have a
retreat together in September facilitated by the New England UUA to help us all get to know each other and set
our priorities for the year.
Among … read more.
by Pat Rector
In association with UUSA’s Green Sanctuary Committee, I agreed in May to talk with the Rev. Fred Small, Minister for Climate Justice of Arlington Street Church UU Church of Boston. Small had preached a powerful sermon on climate issues early in the spring … read more.
