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Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, MA

a liberal religious light since 1893

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst is a community of caring freethinkers, dedicated to a collective search for truth and meaning.

Our faith teaches us that revelation is not sealed, our experiences and our interactions with others continue to refine our understanding of why we are here and what we need to do with our lives. Because of this ongoing search, we provide many opportunities to continue our learning together.

We understand that our search for meaning is by no means limited to our own lives, we must reach outward as well. As we strive to help create a heaven here on Earth for all beings, our community is involved in many social justice initiatives.

Next Service!

September 27 – “Why UU” Our theme for Worship Services for September is “Interdependence.” RE will be available.

To join on Zoom, click here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK

[Meeting ID: 983 6209 0336 | Passcode: 300114]

October 4 – CB will return to our pulpit to share stories and reflections on the framework, tools, and practices of Preemptive Radical Inclusion as a way to approach increasing equity and justice among ourselves and in the world; a way we embody Beloved Community.

For this service, the congregation is asked to wear N95-quality respirator masks so our speaker can unmask safely. In this way, we increase inclusion for CB and other immunocompromised people and allow CB to increase inclusion for those who are hard of hearing.

Religious Education at the UUSA

The mission of our Religious Education program is to foster a nurturing community, to honor the worth of religious thinking, and to celebrate the joy of spiritual exploration. Our programs incorporate social justice activities, worship opportunities, service trips, fellowship, and fun.

On most Sundays, children and youth gather in the sanctuary with their parents/caregivers for the beginning of the service. After the Time for All Ages, the children and youth go to programming with Religious Education teachers. We ask that new parents/caregivers bring their children downstairs to sign them into their class. Please register your children and youth (see link below).

2026-2027 RE Registration is open: https://forms.gle/h6pJaXUh4viUJFez8

For more information: Religious Education at the UUSA