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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 13 – Ingathering Water Ceremony with Reverend Alyssa and the Worship Collaborative – Participants are invited to bring a small amount of water from a place that is special to them. During the service, people one by one pour their water together into a large bowl.

This water will come from the many places in our lives: from kitchen sinks, far-off places, favorite swimming holes, and water bottles. Some of the water we will save and purify for rituals in this coming year, and since there is more water here than we will need, the rest will water the plants of the gardens surrounding the meetinghouse.

Zoom will be available this week!

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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