BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T200000 DTSTAMP:20160723T132652Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uu-mindfulness/ SUMMARY:UU Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:A class lead by Jessica Murphy:  mindfulness teaches us how to move out of our heads and into our bodies more often.  The class will be held in Classroom A. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160731T103000 DTSTAMP:20160702T165030Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-pancake-breakfast-s unday-july-311000-1130-am/ SUMMARY:Congregational Pancake Breakfast: Sunday\, July 31\,10:00 - 11:30 AM DESCRIPTION:Note that we will not have a regular service or sermon this wee k. Instead a crew of men from our UU Society will prepare and serve a deli cious breakfast to the congregation. Let’s celebrate this Sunday by brea king “bread” with each other. The fellowship of a meal together will s erve as our worship. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160804T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160804T133000 DTSTAMP:20160803T165759Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon/ SUMMARY:Women's luncheon DESCRIPTION:Bistro 63 at The Monkey Bar and Grille\, 63 North Pleasant Stre et\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160804T200000 DTSTAMP:20160719T132052Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-art-walk-see-angel-of-the- lilies-stained-glass-window/ SUMMARY:Amherst Art Walk - See "Angel of the Lilies" Stained Glass Window DESCRIPTION:Amherst Art Walk\nFirst Thursdays\, 5-8 p.m.\n\nThe Unitarian U niversalist Society of Amherst\, 121 North Pleasant Street\, participates in Amherst Art Walks April through October. Our contribution to this month ly event is The Angel of the Lilies\, Opalescent Plated Stained Glass Wi ndow created c. 1889 by the studio of Louis Comfort Tiffany\n\nCome see ou r magnificent window glow brilliantly in the setting sun. This Tiffany tre asure was restored in 2014 through a generous grant from the Town of Amher st's Community Preservation Fund Program.\n\nJoining us in the sanctuary f or the Art Walks this year is member Jay Stryker\, who will add the art of music to the evening by playing show tunes\, jazz\, spirituals\, liturgic al pieces and old favorites on our grand piano and historic 1886 Steere &a mp\; Turner pipe organ. LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160816T200000 DTSTAMP:20160723T132821Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uu-mindfulness-2/ SUMMARY:UU Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:A class lead by Jessica Murphy: mindfulness teaches us how to m ove out of our heads and into our bodies more often. The class will be hel d in Classroom A. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T133000 DTSTAMP:20160808T131002Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, August 18 at 12:00 Noon at the 30 Boltwood Restaurant at Lord Jeffery Inn (30 Boltwood Avenue\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, wheth er new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessa ry to RSVP. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160821T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160821T114500 DTSTAMP:20160815T005354Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/upcoming-service-821-betty-romer/ SUMMARY:Upcoming Service 8/21 - Betty Romer DESCRIPTION:Betty is a friend of our UU Society. Art in the service of the Church — faith made visible — was an important means by which the Chur ch could unify\, instruct\, inspire and guide its followers. Betty’s vis ual presentation\, "Art in the Service of Christianity\,” traces (briefl y) this art from the third century to the 18th century CE.\nLay Leader: Po lly Peterson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T140000 DTSTAMP:20160803T170808Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/quilting-bee/ SUMMARY:Quilting Bee DESCRIPTION:No experience necessary! Last year a group of us – including many who had never done anything like it before – created a gorgeous q uilt together to offer as a raffle prize at our Stone Soup Bazaar &\; Cafe. Now we’re gearing up to do it again. Even if you don’t sew\, or even know how to sew\, consider joining us this year. We had a lot of fun \, made new friends and – oh\, yes! – raised a lot of money for our U U Society in ticket sales. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160828T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160828T114500 DTSTAMP:20160822T121214Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-828-mary-herman/ SUMMARY:Service 8/28 - Mary Herman DESCRIPTION:Life offers us countless invitations to meaningful relationship s\, and these invitations are always before us. But while we yearn for peo ple who offer us a genuine welcome\, attention\, affirmation\, and affecti on\, getting to know one another doesn’t just happen\, it takes intentio n and risk. To find the meaningful\, we have to open ourselves to the poss ible\, to accept the invitation that is awaiting us. Lay leader: Anne Cohe n.\n\nMary\, a UUA Affiliate Minister\, is a humanist clergy leader with t he American Ethical Union\, an ethical and religious movement founded in 1 876. She served the Washington Ethical Society as its Leader (Minister) fo r Congregational Life and has been a member of the movement since 1980. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160829T210000 DTSTAMP:20160812T145653Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/state-representative-candidates-to -debate-climate-change-policy-on-august-29/ SUMMARY:State Representative Candidates to Debate Climate Change Policy on August 29 DESCRIPTION:The six candidates to replace Ellen Story as the State Represen tative from the 3rd Hampshire District in the Massachusetts House of Repre sentatives have been invited to participate in a forum on climate change p olicy on Monday\, August 29\, from 7 to 9 PM. Hosted by the Green Sanctuar y Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, the event w ill be held at 121 North Pleasant Street in Amherst.\n\nSome of the issues under discussion are expected to be:\nClimate justice:\nExpansion of rene wable energy mix\;\nGas tax ban\;\nBan on new fossil fuel pipelines\;\nRed uction of gas leaks\;\nCarbon pricing\;\nFossil fuel divestment\;\nGreenin g our transportation and building infrastructure\;\nFinancing of green pro jects (including a green bank)\;\nReduction of agricultural methane emissi ons\;\nPreservation of carbon sinks.\n\nAs of today this event is co-spons ored by\;\n\nThe South Congregational Church of Amherst\; The Green Sanctu ary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\; Climate A ction Now\; Greening of Grace Church Amherst\;\nMt. Toby Friends Meeting C limate Witness Committee\; Jewish Community of Amherst\n\nThe candidates a re Vira Douangmany Cage\, Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, Sarah la Cour\, Bonnie McCracken\, Eric Nakajima\, and Lawrence O’Brien. The primary election i s set for Sept. 8. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160829T210000 DTSTAMP:20160817T202858Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/green-sanctuary-committee-hosts-st ate-rep-candidates-debate-on-climate-change-policy-aug-29/ SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Committee Hosts State Rep Candidates Debate on Clim ate Change Policy- Aug 29 DESCRIPTION:State Representative Candidates to Debate Climate Change Policy on August 29\n\nThe six candidates to replace Ellen Story as the State Re presentative from the 3rd Hampshire District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives have been invited to participate in a forum on climate ch ange policy on Monday\, August 29\, from 7 to 9 PM. Hosted by the Green Sa nctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, the e vent will be held at 121 North Pleasant Street in Amherst.\n\nSome of the issues under discussion are expected to be:\nClimate justice:\nExpansion o f renewable energy mix\;\nGas tax ban\;\nBan on new fossil fuel pipelines\ ;\nReduction of gas leaks\;\nCarbon pricing\;\nFossil fuel divestment\;\nG reening our transportation and building infrastructure\;\nFinancing of gre en projects (including a green bank)\;\nReduction of agricultural methane emissions\;\nPreservation of carbon sinks.\n\nAs of today this event is co -sponsored by\;\n\nThe South Congregational Church of Amherst\; The Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\; Cli mate Action Now\; Greening of Grace Church Amherst\; Mt. Toby Friends Mee ting Climate Witness Committee\; Jewish Community of Amherst\n\nThe candid ates are Vira Douangmany Cage\, Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, Sarah la Cour\, B onnie McCracken\, Eric Nakajima\, and Lawrence O’Brien. The primary elec tion is set for Sept. 8. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160830T200000 DTSTAMP:20160723T132910Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uu-mindfulness-3/ SUMMARY:UU Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:A class lead by Jessica Murphy: mindfulness teaches us how to m ove out of our heads and into our bodies more often. The class will be hel d in Classroom A. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160901T201500 DTSTAMP:20160719T132902Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-art-walk-see-angel-of-the- lilies-stained-glass-window-2/ SUMMARY:Amherst Art Walk - See "Angel of the Lilies" Stained Glass Window DESCRIPTION:Amherst Art Walk\nFirst Thursdays\, 5-8 p.m.\n\nThe Unitarian U niversalist Society of Amherst\, 121 North Pleasant Street\, participates in Amherst Art Walks April through October. Our contribution to this month ly event is The Angel of the Lilies\, Opalescent Plated Stained Glass Wi ndow created c. 1889 by the studio of Louis Comfort Tiffany\n\nCome see ou r magnificent window glow brilliantly in the setting sun. This Tiffany tre asure was restored in 2014 through a generous grant from the Town of Amher st's Community Preservation Fund Program.\n\nJoining us in the sanctuary f or the Art Walks this year is member Jay Stryker\, who will add the art of music to the evening by playing show tunes\, jazz\, spirituals\, liturgic al pieces and old favorites on our grand piano and historic 1886 Steere &a mp\; Turner pipe organ. LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160911T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160911T113000 DTSTAMP:20160719T132651Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/water-ingathering-service-septembe r-11-2016/ SUMMARY:Water Ingathering Service - September 11\, 2016 DESCRIPTION:Join us at our first formal service in the Fall.  This service is our traditional water ingathering and will be led by our new Interim Minister\, The Rev. Cindy Frado. LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T210000 DTSTAMP:20160821T204930Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-block-party-september-15th -5pm/ SUMMARY:AMHERST BLOCK PARTY - September 15th\, 5pm DESCRIPTION:UUSA is going to participate in the Amherst Block Party schedul ed for September 15th beginning at 5pm. This is the day the town closes of f N. Pleasant Street between Main St. and Triangle Street and throws a big party with live music\, food\, booths\, and fun activities for people of all ages.\n\nSince we are in the heart of town\, and therefore the party\, we are going to take advantage of the opportunity to share with the broad er community who we are and what we are about. We will have tables out fro nt with coloring activities using our Angel as the basis. Jay Stryker will be inside playing the organ and piping the sound outside to attract folks to come in\, learn more about the organ and to view the stained glass win dow. We will also have literature available about our society\, the RE pro gram and how to get involved.\n\nIf you would like to help with this pleas e contact Sandy Sladen (sandysladen@gmail.com). We will need one person to help set-up at 4pm and one person to help clean-up around 7pm. In additio n\, it would be great to have volunteers help Sandy staff the table throug hout the time period. Our new interim minister\, Cindy Frado has already v olunteered so it will be a great opportunity to get to know her better as well. This will be a very casual event so any amount of time you can stop by and help would be great. THANKS! LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T101500 DTSTAMP:20160910T202606Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-religious-education-open-hous e-september-18th-from-945-1015-am/ SUMMARY:UUSA Religious Education Open House - September 18th from 9:45 -10: 15 AM DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the Unitarian Universalist faith and the UU So ciety of Amherst's Religious Education program. We are people of all ages\ , people of many backgrounds\, and people of many beliefs. We create spiri tuality and community beyond boundaries\, working for more justice and mor e love in our own lives and in the world. We have programs for children fr om birth to eighteen. If you are interested in a program that fosters comm unity\, caring\, service and open minds\, come check us out! LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T133000 DTSTAMP:20160923T182034Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon-2/ SUMMARY:Women's luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, September 29 at 12:00 Noon at Arigato Japanese Restaurant (11 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP \, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-835-0644 or sophie sailing@gmail.com.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T200000 DTSTAMP:20160926T220114Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-art-walk-see-angel-of-the- lilies-stained-glass-window-3/ SUMMARY:Amherst Arts Night Plus - See "Angel of the Lilies" Stained Glass W indow DESCRIPTION:Amherst Arts Night Plus\nFirst Thursdays\, 5-8 p.m.\n\nThe Unit arian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 North Pleasant Street\, partic ipates in Amherst Arts Night Plus from April through October. Our contribu tion to this monthly event is The Angel of the Lilies\, Opalescent Plate d Stained Glass Window created c. 1889 by the studio of Louis Comfort Tiff any\n\nCome see our magnificent window glow brilliantly in the setting sun . This Tiffany treasure was restored in 2014 through a generous grant from the Town of Amherst's Community Preservation Fund Program.\n\nJoining us in the sanctuary for the Art Walks this year is member Jay Stryker\, who w ill add the art of music to the evening by playing show tunes\, jazz\, spi rituals\, liturgical pieces and old favorites on our grand piano and histo ric 1886 Steere &\; Turner pipe organ. LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161007T170000 DTSTAMP:20160927T173714Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/free-youth-mental-health-first-aid -training/ SUMMARY:Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:A free Youth Mental Health First Aid training will be held at t he Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (121 N. Pleasant St.\, Amhers t) on October 7\, 2016 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Registration is required\, and those interested in registering should email rebfricke@gmail.com for registration information.\n\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, pe ers\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring cit izens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental h ealth or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First A id is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young peop le. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, revi ews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, an d eating disorders.  Identified on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Eviden ce-Based Programs and Practices\, the training helps the public better ide ntify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T133000 DTSTAMP:20161002T213723Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/biweekly-womens-lunch/ SUMMARY:Biweekly Women's Lunch DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday at noon fo r spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive\ncuisine. Our first gathe ring in October will be October 13 at Top Kabab Persian/Iranian Restaurant \, 31\nBoltwood Walk\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is ne w to our Society or a longer-time member\nor friend. It is not necessary t o RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification lis t\, contact\nSophie Rogers at 413-835-0644 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T160000 DTSTAMP:20161102T173003Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/stone-soup-bazaar-and-cafe-decembe r-3-2016-10-am-4-pm/ SUMMARY:Stone Soup Bazaar & Cafe: December 3\, 2016\, 10 AM - 4 PM DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Fun for the whole family - Don't miss it! \nWhat? The UUSA’s Stone Soup Bazaar &\; Café!\nNo\, what? Arts & \; Crafts\, Shopping\, Raffles\, Kids Zone\, Music\, Food!\nWhen? Saturday \, December 3th\, 10 am-4 pm\nWhere? Unitarian Universalist Society Meetin ghouse ~ 121 N. Pleasant Street\, Amherst\nWhy? Come to gift shop and stay for lunch!\nDo some holiday shopping at the stands of local artisans.\n\n Have fun at the kids zone!\n\nBid on generous themed raffle baskets.\n\nEn joy homemade soups\, breads\, sweets\, and more…! Coffee/tea and homemad e muffins from 10‐11:30 am…then a lunch of homemade soups and breads f rom 11:30 am‐ 2:30pm\n\n \;\n\nThe Stone Soup Bazaar &\; Cafe i s an annual holiday shopping fund-raising event held at the UUSA. Schedule d to coincide with the Amherst Greeting Card and Merry Maple shopping day\ , it includes arts and crafts vendors\, morning coffee/tea and muffins\, h omemade soups and bread for lunch\, music and good company. Gift baskets a nd a congregation=made quilt are also raffled.\n\n \;\n\nStone Soup Qu ilt Raffle\n\nStone Soup Bazaar Vendors - 2016 LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T124500 DTSTAMP:20161129T164449Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/five-college-young-adult-uu-fellow ship-meet-and-greet/ SUMMARY:Five College Young Adult UU Fellowship Meet and Greet! Sunday\, Dec ember 4\, 11:45 a.m. DESCRIPTION:Join us for pizza in Classroom A (downstairs) following the 10: 30 a.m. service in our meetinghouse at 121 North Pleasant Street (on the c orner of Kellogg Avenue)\, on the PVTA bus line.\n\nThis will be a meet an d greet\, sharing and vision gathering. What would we like to create toge ther? Group worship\, hot-topic discussions\, spiritual growth exercises\ , social action activities\, general support\, twice-a-month or every wee k? Let’s do some UU talk-listen-speak! Questions? Contact Rebecca Fri cke\, Director of Religious Education\, at rebfricke@gmail.com. or Cara B rewer\, Convener\, at carabrewer2012@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T133000 DTSTAMP:20161206T163110Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon-at-formosa-62-main -street-amherst/ SUMMARY:Women's Luncheon at Formosa\, 62 Main Street\, Amherst DESCRIPTION:The women's lunch group meets every other Thursday for conversa tion and local\, inexpensive cuisine. We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161218T130000 DTSTAMP:20161205T192302Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-lunch-potluck/ SUMMARY:Holiday Lunch Potluck DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy our community\, holiday music and good cheer\, immed iately following the Solstice Service.\n\nSuggested Food Contributions by last name:\n\nA-E: Appetizers\n\nF-K: Salads\n\nL-S: Main Dishes\n\nT-X: D esserts LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:194@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170116T210000 DTSTAMP:20171229T183416Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/movie-screening-of-chasing-coral-a -documentary-about-vanishing-coral-reefs/ SUMMARY:Movie Screening of "Chasing Coral"\; A documentary about vanishing coral reefs. DESCRIPTION:Join members of UUSA’s Green Sanctuary Committee to view the film\, Chasing Coral.  This is a beautiful and informative Netflix movie about climate change. Coral reefs are an integral part of the ocean's ecos ystem\, and are dying at an unprecedented rate due to warming oceans. The filming includes gorgeous underwater photography and stories of scientists gathering real data in the ocean\, which can be a peaceful or a stormy fi eld site. It is a great way to be newly inspired to continue the process o f trying to work against climate change. Free movie followed by discussion .\n\nFor more information on the movie check out the website\, chasingcora l.com\n\n \;\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:136@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T210000 DTSTAMP:20170309T231744Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/rhythms-of-life-drumming-circle/ SUMMARY:Rhythms of Life Drumming Circle DESCRIPTION:Led by Kate Dahlstedt and Ed Tick in the Willie Eaton Social H all\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:140@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T120000 DTSTAMP:20170309T232132Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/special-collection-of-hygiene-prod ucts-for-craigs-doors/ SUMMARY:Special Collection of Hygiene Products for Craig's Doors DESCRIPTION:The Religious Education Ministry is asking everyone to please c onsider donating toothpaste\, toothbrushes\, soap\, combs\, and shampoo fo r the guests of Craig's Doors on this Social Action Sunday. Look for a box labeled Hygiene Donations in the lobby of the UUSA. Thank you! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T120000 DTSTAMP:20170309T232442Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/just-one-thing-collection/ SUMMARY:"Just One Thing" Collection DESCRIPTION:We are hoping the basket in the foyer of our meetinghouse will be brimming with items requested by the Amherst Survival Center. This mont h soups\, stews\, peanut butter\, pasta sauce and pasta\, diapers and sani tary supplies are needed. As always\, anything that you give is most appre ciated. Thank you for your generous support. For information\, contact Mar y Beth Seminario\, mbsem@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:138@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T120000 DTSTAMP:20170309T231457Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/green-sanctuary-action-table/ SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Action Table DESCRIPTION:Please visit our Action Table in the Social Hall today after th e service. We will have printed postcards for you to sign and send to your senators and representatives\, asking them to speak out for the rights of all of us and to protect our planet. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:139@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T120000 DTSTAMP:20170309T231704Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/postcards-to-the-white-house/ SUMMARY:Postcards to the White House DESCRIPTION:Make Your Voices Heard! The Social Action Committee will have a table in the social hall with stamped post cards giving you the opportuni ty to express your opinions to the White House on any issue of concern to you. This is part of a larger action happening nationwide. Please join us in the simple but significant act of citizenship. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:142@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T213000 DTSTAMP:20170309T232756Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/march-social-supper/ SUMMARY:March Social Supper DESCRIPTION:Our March Social Supper will be at the home of Carolyn and Kyle Cave\, 18 Kennedy Drive\, Hadley. Please call them at 413-549-0321 to let them know what you are bringing to this potluck meal and to get direction s if needed. In keeping with our Eating Locally project\, we encourage the use of local foods at our gatherings. Although it’s by no means a requi rement\, consider using even one local ingredient in whatever dish you pre pare. And\, if you bring a dish containing shell-fish or nuts\, please lab el your dish. Thanks\, and we look forward to seeing you at the supper! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:143@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T200000 DTSTAMP:20170309T233117Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mindfulness-group/ SUMMARY:Mindfulness Group DESCRIPTION:UUSA member Jessica Murphy offers mindfulness classes to our UU SA congregation at Jessica’s home. If you are interested in participatin g\, please contact Jess at 413-575-1963 or jessica.mindfulness@gmail.com f or details. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:144@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T133000 DTSTAMP:20170309T233300Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon-at-johnnys-tavern/ SUMMARY:Women's Luncheon at Johnny's Tavern DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, March 23 at 12:00 Noon at Johnny’s Tavern (30 Boltwood Walk\ , Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longe r-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have que stions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification li st\, contact Janis Gray at 413-259-1584 or jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:148@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T210000 DTSTAMP:20170324T195148Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/play-mariposa-the-saint-ending-pro longed-solitary-confinement/ SUMMARY:Play: Mariposa & The Saint -- Ending Prolonged Solitary Confinement DESCRIPTION:A play hosted by the UUSA Social Action Committee in conjunctio n with Prisoners' Legal Services.  Longtime friends and current collabora tors Sara (Mariposa) Fonseca and Julie Steele Allen have written a play th rough the prison wall.  Over the course of three years\, crafted only by letters\, they produced a story that is urgent\, emotional and profound.  Now\, from inside the isolation of solitary confinement\, Mariposa speaks directly to an audience.  Her words will change you.  Join co-writer Ju lie Steele Allen for a performance of this play followed by a discussion w ith advocates\, activists\, formerly incarcerated individuals and their fa milies.  Learn how you can help end the torture of prolonged solitary con finement.  For more information\, please go to www.plsma.org/Mariposa or contact Lizz Matos\, Prisoners' Legal Services at imatos@plsma.org. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:145@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T131500 DTSTAMP:20170309T233525Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-discussion-being-mortal-by-at ul-gawande/ SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande DESCRIPTION:Take this opportunity to build community through conversation a nd reflection about this important book on aging\, end of life issues and health. Tom Fricke and Susan Rice will lead the book discussion following a sermon given by The Rev. Frado on a similar topic. Copies of Being Morta l are available at the UUSA. Contact Susan Rice (SCarewRice@gmail.com) if you are interested in borrowing a book. Please RSVP to Rebecca Fricke (Fri ckeDRE@gmail.com) so we know how many people to expect. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:146@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T193000 DTSTAMP:20170315T184518Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/thoughtful-endings-a-three-part-se ries-about-end-of-life-issues/ SUMMARY:Thoughtful Endings: A Three-Part Series About End-of-Life Issues DESCRIPTION:This series of presentations and conversations will be presente d by The Rev. Cynthia A. Frado and guests. It’s “the talk” that no o ne wants to have\, but everyone needs to have to make our journey’s end more meaningful and less chaotic. Please join us for three informational s essions that might help bring some clarity and personal peace\, and begin the discussion for yourself and/or family members. Sessions will be held i n the Willie Eaton Social Hall on the following dates:\nSession I – Wedn esday\, March 29 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM: Elder care options — Stay home\, nursing home\, live with adult children. A review of agencies and availab le services.\nSession II – Wednesday\, April 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM: El der legal questions\, health care proxy\, protecting assets\, wills\, heal th benefits\, trusts\, and other financial concerns.\nSession III – Wedn esday\, April 12 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM: Sorting through the personal and s piritual details\, end-of-life requests\, obituaries\, funeral/burial desi res\, journals\, storytelling\, how you want to be remembered\, what infor mation to begin gathering together for family\, doctors\, lawyers\, clergy . LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:149@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T173000 DTSTAMP:20170324T200432Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/healing-and-reconciliation-after-w ar/ SUMMARY:Healing and Reconciliation After War DESCRIPTION:Ed Tick Ph.D. and Kate Dahlstedt MACP will share stories and le ssons from Soldier’s Heart journeys to Viet Nam on Sunday\, April 2 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM in the UUSA Social Hall. Ed and Kate\, experts in tendin g the invisible wounds of war and co-founders of Soldier’s Heart\, Inc.\ , have led annual healing and reconciliation journeys to Viet Nam for the past 17 years. These journeys have proven to be profoundly transformative healing experiences for veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. They have also enabled Kate and Ed to penetrate Vietnamese culture and history \, study the Vietnamese peoples’ stories of war and recovery\, understan d why there is no PTSD there\, and experience the extraordinary spirituali ty and healing available in their culture.\n\nJoin us for an evening of le cture\, poetry\, slides\, stories and discussion about these journeys in V iet Nam and what they can teach us about healing and transforming war trau ma into the nutrients of peacemaking. In Viet Nam\, with survivors from al l sides\, we practice Buddha’s lesson that permeates Vietnamese people a nd culture:\n\nHatreds never cease\nBy hatreds in this world.\nBy love the y cease.\nThis is an ancient law. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:152@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T133000 DTSTAMP:20170324T201718Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon-3/ SUMMARY:Women's Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled at Bertucci’s (51 East Pleasant Street\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not n ecessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Janis Gray at 413-259-1 584 or jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T200000 DTSTAMP:20170324T210841Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-arts-night-plus/ SUMMARY:Amherst Arts Night Plus DESCRIPTION:We return for another season with Amherst Arts Night Plus (form erly Amherst Art Walk) on the first Thursday of the month. Come see The A ngel of the Lilies\, an Opalescent Plated Stained Glass Window created c. 1889 by the studio of Louis Comfort Tiffany\, New York City\, and see and hear our Steere &\; Turner Pipe Organ\, Opus 220\, created in 1886 in Springfield\, Massachusetts.\n\nThe stained glass treasure was restored i n 2014 through a generous grant from the Town of Amherst's Community Prese rvation Fund Program.\n\nOn the half hour\, Jay Stryker will also present a short concert of Victorian and other favorites on our historic 1886 Stee re &\; Turner pipe organ. Take a "behind the organ" tour and watch the inner workings of the instrument as it is played! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:150@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T190000 DTSTAMP:20170324T200713Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/religous-education-family-pizza-an d-game-party/ SUMMARY:Religous Education Family Pizza and Game Party DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nJoin us downstairs before the contra dance! (Donatio ns will gladly be accepted to cover costs.) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:137@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T210000 DTSTAMP:20170309T193941Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/put-on-your-dancing-shoes/ SUMMARY:PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES! DESCRIPTION:UUSA Intergenerational Fellowship Contra Dance and Canvass Kick off\, Saturday\, April 8th\, 7:00 – 9:00 PM\n\nMusic by Ron\, Louise and Anna Grosslein Calling by Anne Louise White No experience necessary.\n\n- FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY-\n\nLight refreshments served.\n\n$5 per adult d onation at the door\, kids through high school free!\n\nFor more informati on contact Rebecca Fricke (rebfricke@gmail.com)\, Steve Rice (steveatd1@gm ail.com) or Sandy Sladen (sandysladen@gmail.com). LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:147@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T200000 DTSTAMP:20170309T234821Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/community-passover-seder/ SUMMARY:Community Passover Seder DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first night of Passover. We will share a tradit ional seder ritual and meal\, telling the ancient story of the journey fro m enslavement to liberation. Our Haggadah is a chorus of contemporary voic es that connects us to ancient wisdom while guiding us through the challen ges and spiritual struggles of today. It is a gathering of the generations \, with food\, song\, and storytelling at its very best. If you would like to attend\, please sign up at the Welcome Table in the Social Hall or cal l Rev. Cindy at 413-253-2848 Ext. 2.\n\n LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:154@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170417T203000 DTSTAMP:20170401T211548Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/what-drives-mass-incarceration-in- massachusetts-how-it-can-be-reversed-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/ SUMMARY:What drives mass incarceration in Massachusetts? DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of the current area concern about Mass Incarcerat ion in Massachusetts\,** the UUSA Social Action Committee invites you to a lecture by Lois Ahrens\, Director of Real Cost of Prisons Project.\n\nWh at drives mass incarceration in Massachusetts?\n\n\n\nHow can it be revers ed? Who is in Mass. prisons and why? What can we do?\n\n\nLois Ahrens has been an activist and organizer for social justice for more than 50 years. She is the founding director of the Real Cost of Prisons Project\, a nati onal organization based in Northampton\, MA. She is a founder and core gro up member of The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerat ed Women and Girls.\n\nHer correspondence and visits with people who are i ncarcerated has led her to focus on extremely long sentences and the punit ive and damaging conditions of confinement faced by all people who are inc arcerated in the U.S. In Massachusetts\, her work includes working to stop new jail construction\, organizing to end money bail and creating alterna tives to incarceration.\n\nwww.realcostofprisons.org\n\n\nThe lecture is f ree and open to the public.\n\n\n\nSponsored by: Citizens Advisory Group o n Mass Incarceration and Coming Together Amherst\n\n**Interested parties c an also visit the exhibits "Stages of Mass Incarceration" at Forbes Librar y and at the Historical Society\, both in Northampton.\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:151@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T170000 DTSTAMP:20170421T124816Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/climate-change-march-in-springfiel d/ SUMMARY:Climate Change March in Springfield DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 29\, communities all over the country will march to demonstrate their concern for climate change. The primary march i s in Washington DC. If you are interested in attending\, there are buses l eaving Amherst and Northampton organized by the Sierra Club. The cost is $ 65. See http://gotoclimatemarch.org/ for more details. Here in Western Mas s\, the UU Society of Amherst's Green Sanctuary Committee is organizing ca r pools to attend the march in Springfield organized by the Springfield Cl imate Justice Coalition and Climate Action Now. See http://www.arisespring field.org/ClimateMarch for more details.\n\nThe march will leave from the Federal Courthouse on State St. at 3:00 p.m. and proceed to City Hall\, wh ere there will be a rally. Currently the following three members of UUSA a re organizing car pools that will leave from the Big Y parking lot in Amhe rst at approximately 2:00 p.m. that Saturday. E-mail one of the following people if you are interested in car-pooling. We will recruit more cars if the following ones fill up:\n\nBetsy Loughran bloughran789@gmail.com\n\nAn ne Perkins anneperkins43@gmail.com\n\nGordon Wyse gwyse@bio.umass.edu\n\nM arch with us as we come together to resist and march for our families\, ou r communities and our planet. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T113000 DTSTAMP:20170417T204227Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/april-30-is-canvass-sunday-uusa-on ward-and-upward/ SUMMARY:April 30 is Canvass Sunday! UUSA Onward and Upward! DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows calendar officially changes on January 1. But it is only in springtime that we begin to feel that a new year is truly upon us\, with new opportunities for growth and regeneration. That's why sprin g is the perfect time for our annual stewardship campaign—the canvass. W e are again asking you to join us as we face our future with enthusiasm an d a generous spirit. Like seeds in the ground\, we need to grow and establ ish roots that will support our blossoming society. We need an outstanding minister and staff to provide leadership and service\; we must have a wel l-maintained facility to shelter us and our community. We must continue to realize the possibilities of what we can become and offer to our communit y\n\nOur canvass this year begins with Rev. Cindy Frado's Sunday Sermon\, Yes We Can?  "It’s a day about celebrating our community and looking to ward the future."  At this Sunday Service we will handout the annual pled ge forms.  We want to complete the pledge drive in 2 weeks.  You can fil l out the forms right away and turn them in or complete the pledge in a nu mber of ways as described further below.\n\nYOUR support makes us the vibr ant\, caring community and congregation that we are!\n\nThe Stewardship Co mmittee\; Steve Rice\, Elliott Kelly\, Karen Mack\, Rachel Peterson\, and Peter Lacey.\n\n \;\n\nPlease fill out the pledge form and mail it in\ , leave it in Judy Mitrolka’s mailbox or give it to one of us as soon as you are able. We don’t like to rush this important decision\, but we ha ve only a couple short weeks to finalize our budget. You might also consid er an “EZ-pledge” – just email office@uusocietyamherst.org with your pledge amount. Questions? Check out our attached Frequently Asked Questio ns about Canvass list on the back of this letter. LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:157@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T133000 DTSTAMP:20170502T223744Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-2/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday at noon fo r spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. Our May 4 lunche on will be at Miss Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant (96 North Pleasant Street\ , Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you h ave questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact  Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:158@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T203000 DTSTAMP:20170502T224619Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-talents-treasures-auction/ SUMMARY:UUSA Talents & Treasures Auction DESCRIPTION:Come have a blast with us!  Socialize over delectable hors d ’oeuvres\, desserts and drinks\, and bid on\neverything from cookies to chain saw services to parallel parking lessons to a weekend getaway. This is an important fundraiser for the UUSA\, and for building and deepening our community — we hope you’ll come!\n\n 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. — Silent a uction and delicious food and drink \n\n 7:00 p.m. —  Live auction beg ins!\n\nBID: We’ll have big ticket items and small gems. COME SAT. EVE MAY 6: Bring your friends and neighbors!\n\nVOLUNTEER: There will be a job for everyone on May 6.\n\nCASH OR CHECKS: We can accept cash or checks (s orry\, no credit card or phone charge systems).\n\nFOR MORE INFO: Contact Carol Johnson\, Carolyn Cave\, Susan Rice\, Mary Herman\, Louise Grosslein \, Fran Plumer\, Richard Roznoy or Rachel Peterson. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:156@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T140000 DTSTAMP:20170421T125132Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/exploring-unitarian-universalism/ SUMMARY:Exploring Unitarian Universalism DESCRIPTION:New to Unitarian Universalism or the UU Society of Amherst? We invite you to join us after the service on Sunday\, May 7 for a two-hour E xploring Unitarian Universalism class. The session runs from noon to appro ximately 2 p.m. and includes a light soup lunch. It is designed to help yo u understand a little about our history\, shared principles\, and traditio ns.\n\nWhether you are new to UU\, or just new to the UU Society of Amhers t\, we want you to feel at home here. There is no pressure or expectation regarding joining. This is just a way to get to know you\, and help you ge t to know us. We’ll share information and stories\, answer questions\, a nd have a lot of fun. Child care is available upon request and there is no cost. You can sign up at the Welcome Table after the Service. We do ask t hat you sign up so that we can plan for the food and child care. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:159@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T133000 DTSTAMP:20170515T151945Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon-4/ SUMMARY:Women's Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, May 18 at 12:00 Noon at The Amherst Pub (15 East Pleasant Stre et\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a lo nger-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:160@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170521T130000 DTSTAMP:20170515T152357Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/providing-sanctuary-our-role/ SUMMARY:Providing Sanctuary -- Our Role? DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 21 at 12:00 Noon in the Conference Room there w ill be a meeting sponsored by the Social Action Committee to discuss how o ur Society can specifically help with Sanctuary for immigrants. There are many different needs. This is a beginning step for us. Already on March 4 there was a huge outpouring of support at Grace Episcopal Church about San ctuary. Following that meeting\, people signed up to help with legislative action\, help with resistance\, and organize through their faith communit ies. On May 2\, a meeting with people from 15 different communities was he ld. Our meeting will be a follow-up on that meeting. Please come to share your thoughts. For further information contact Mary Beth Seminario at mbse m@comcast.net or 413-253-0894. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:161@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T130000 DTSTAMP:20170515T152620Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/annual-congregational-meeting/ SUMMARY:Annual Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION:After a brief but lovely Social Time following the service on S unday\, June 4\, please join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting. Sta y turned for details! LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:163@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170629T133000 DTSTAMP:20170626T162041Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-sunset-grill -pizza/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group at Sunset Grill & Pizza DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, June 29 at 12:00 Noon at Sunset Grill &\; Pizza (150 Fearin g Street\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our UU Societ y or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-not ification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gm ail.com. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T133000 DTSTAMP:20170630T141948Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-3/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, July 13 at House of Teriyaki (1177 North Pleasant Street\, Nor th Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a long er-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have qu estions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification l ist\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:165@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T133000 DTSTAMP:20170725T180844Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday at noon fo r spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next lunche on is scheduled for Thursday\, July 27 at 12:00 Noon at Bertucci’s (51 E ast Pleasant St.\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on t he e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophies ailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:162@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170730T113000 DTSTAMP:20170626T160158Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-pancake-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Congregational Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Peter Lacey will lead a crew of men from our UU Society in prep aring and serving a delicious breakfast to the congregation. Let’s celeb rate this Sunday by breaking “bread” with each other. The fellowship o f a meal together will serve as our worship.\n\nIn lieu of a collection\, we do welcome and encourage donations to the UUSA to support the cost of t he breakfast. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:166@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T133000 DTSTAMP:20170728T203845Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-2/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, August 10 at Cushman Market & Café (491 Pine Street\, Amherst ). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time me mber or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, cont act Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:169@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T133000 DTSTAMP:20170811T145406Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-4/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, August 24 at Ichiban Asian Bistro (104 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer -time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have ques tions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification lis t\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170907T133000 DTSTAMP:20170828T142959Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-5/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, September 7 at Monkey Bar & Grill (63 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer- time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have quest ions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list \, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T120000 DTSTAMP:20170828T143158Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/quilting-bee-2/ SUMMARY:Quilting Bee DESCRIPTION:It’s UUSA Quilting Bee Time! For the past two years our UU co mmunity has held a quilting bee and made a beautiful quilt that was raffle d off as part of the Stone Soup Bazaar. This year we are at it again altho ugh in a slightly different way. Since the beginning of August a number of our members who sew and quilt have been hard at work making squares for t his year’s quilt. Our first official Quilting Bee gathering will be on S aturday\, September 16th from 8:00 AM – Noon in the Social Hall. At this gathering we will collect all the squares that have been made\, assess wh at we have and make more squares as needed\, and lay out the squares in a design we like. For this we will need additional volunteers who can help s et-up/clean-up\, press fabric\, cut fabric\, help with layout design\, and pin squares. Depending on how far we get\, we will gather again on Septem ber 23 and October 7 to finish this year’s quilt. If you are interested in being a part of this really fun project\, save these dates and let Rach el Peterson (rqpeterson@gmail.com) know you will be there. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:167@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T140000 DTSTAMP:20170728T203802Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/fall-congregational-picnic/ SUMMARY:Fall Congregational Picnic DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy community and the start of the new year! We will have a pot-luck picnic at Groff Park immediately following the service on Sunday\, September 17 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Suggested food contribution s by last name: A-E desserts\; F-K main dishes\; L-S salads\; T-X appetize rs. This congregational picnic is hosted by the UUSA Religious Education M inistry. Questions? Call Rebecca Fricke at 413-687-8722. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T133000 DTSTAMP:20170913T144104Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-6/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, September 21 at the Himalaya Fiends Corner (61 Main Street\, A mherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-t ime member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questi ons\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\ , contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T210000 DTSTAMP:20170828T143415Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/knitting4peace/ SUMMARY:Knitting4Peace DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be beginning another year of Knitting for Pea ce. The Knitting4Peace Group meets on the 1st Monday and the 3rd Thursday of each month. We come together in community to knit items such as hats\, mittens\, scarves\, blankets\, and peace pal dolls to be delivered where t hey are needed\, in the United States\, and around the world. If you are a knitter or crocheter or are interested in checking this out\, come and me et with us on Thursday\, September 21 from 7:00 – 9 PM in the Conference Room of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst building. No experi ence necessary\; we will teach you to knit!\n\n\nFrom the Knitting for Pea ce Mission Statement: “Mission: Knitting4Peace is a grass-roots organiza tion dedicated to crafting hope\, healing and peace one stitch at a time t hrough non-violent compassionate action.”\n“We are intentional about i ncorporating an element of 3 in everything we create. The element of 3 sym bolizes the person who creates the item\, the person who receives it\, and the Mystery of Creation that creates and unites all of creation. 3 also s ymbolizes the importance of the Abrahamic faith traditions to global peace . Because these three traditions (Judaism\, Christianity\, Islam) represen t 2/3 of the world’s population\, there is virtually no chance for globa l peace until our Abrahamic Family is knit together in a tapestry of respe ct and commitment to compassionate coexistence.” “We welcome people of all faiths\, and those who profess no faith\, to join our work.” We hop e to see you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T120000 DTSTAMP:20170919T210134Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/connecticut-river-clean-up-saturda y-sept-23-930-herlihy-park-whately/ SUMMARY:Connecticut River Clean Up Saturday Sept 23\, 9:30 @ Herlihy Park\, Whately DESCRIPTION:Help keep the Connecticut River clean at the annual Source to S ea Clean Up with the Connecticut River Conservancy\, Sept 23\, 9:30\, at t he Herlihy Park in Whately.\n\nDirections to clean up site:\n\nhttp://www. schtools.com/membersnew/public/facility_directions.cfm?Org=MIAA&\;Facil ityID=5946\n\nThis is a project for UUSA congregants of all ages\, the Gre en Sanctuary committee\, and the UUSA Youth Group. We will work from 9:30 to noon. Please bring work gloves\, rain boots\, shovels\, and rakes. The Connecticut River Conservancy will provide extra gloves\, trash bags\, and t-shirts. The site is very steep and very muddy.\n\n \;\n\nNEW SITE:\ n\nThe UUSA has participated in the Source to Sea Clean Up for many years- -and it is making a difference. Each year we pull out less trash. This yea r we are moving from our regular site at the Sunderland Bridge because tha t site is in pretty good shape thanks to your good work.\n\n \;\n\nWe will continue the project the Youth Group started last year of cleaning up Sugar Loaf Brook. Last year we pulled out an entire car\, plus tons of tr ash. This year there are a number of tires—and another car! Plus\, sigh\ , a lot of trash.\n\n \;\n\nIf some folks want to start at the Blue Br idge in Sunderland for old times sake\, we welcome help there\, though tha nks to your good work over the years\, the work is light.  That work is p icking up surface trash\, enough to keep a few people busy for a short per iod of time. Then folks can join the others at Herlihy Park—which I am s orry to say has a lot of work that needs doing.\n\n \;\n\nThe Source t o Sea Connecticut River Clean Up is a great way to be outside\, in the wat er\, and with friends doing good work. Please join us.\n\n \;\n\nTo si gn up\, please contact karenmargaretfisk@gmail.com.\n\n \;\n\nChild wa iver form: https://www.ctriver.org/wp-content/uploads/S2S-Child-Waiver-201 7.pdf\n\n \;\n\nFacilitated by Steve Rice\, Kate Rice\, and Karen Fisk \n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:170@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T140000 DTSTAMP:20170821T153933Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/exploring-unitarian-universalism-2 / SUMMARY:Exploring Unitarian Universalism DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to help you understand a little about ou r history\, shared principles\, and traditions. Whether you are new to UU\ , or just new to the UU Society of Amherst\, we want you to feel at home h ere. There is no pressure or expectation regarding joining. This is just a way to get to know you\, and help you get to know us. We’ll share infor mation and stories\, answer questions\, and have a lot of fun.  The class goes from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.\, and includes a light so up lunch. Child care is available upon request and there is no cost.  You can sign up at the Welcome Table after the Service. We do ask that you si gn up so that we can plan the food and child care. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T150000 DTSTAMP:20170921T020837Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/our-big-big-tale-sale/ SUMMARY:Our Big BIG Tag Sale DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE and SAVE YOUR STUFF! The UUSA Big BIG Tag Sale is happening on Saturday\, September 30\, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in t he Meetinghouse at 121 N. Pleasant Street\, Amherst.\nDon't miss this even t filled with great items including collectables\, kitchenware\, small app liances\, toys\, office supplies\, art objects\, small furniture and more. Come for the sale\; stay for the fun. All proceeds support the environmen tal\, social justice and other ministries of the UU Society of Amherst. Fo r more information contact Sue Kelly at spahrkellys@gmail.com.\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T190000 DTSTAMP:20171010T124318Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/harvest-of-empire-documentary-scre ening/ SUMMARY:"Harvest of Empire" documentary screening DESCRIPTION:The UUSA Social Action Committee invites everybody to the scree ning of the documentary “Harvest of Empire” October 18\, 2017 at 7 p.m . This event is open to the public and refreshment s will be served.\n\nH arvest of Empire describes the history of US-Central America relations tha t have contributed to the current mass in-migration\, primarily but not ex clusively\, from south of the border. The screening will be followed by a discussion of what we can do as Unitarian Universalists and as concerned c itizens. \n\nOther screenings will follow November 15\, February 21\, Marc h 23\, and April 25 and will be announced. Watch for us in the Bulletin\, the Newsletter and Facebook as well as in the local newspapers. \n \nAny q uestions or suggestions can be directed to: \nMaria Lydia Spinelli – spi nelliml@gmail.com – 708-567-1759\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T110000 DTSTAMP:20171020T164511Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/anointing-oils-crafting-for-connec tions-at-uusa/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Anointing Oils -- Crafting for Connections at UUSA DESCRIPTION:Create Simple Projects and Learn Practices for Creativity and Contemplation—led by Kelly Aiken and Rebecca Fricke\n\nAnointing Oils— October 21\nBeads of Gratitude—January 20\nTraveling Table-Top Altars— April 7\n\nSaturdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m.\n\nPlease RSVP for each craft ga thering two weeks prior to the event— FrickeDRE@gmail.com or 413-687-87 22\n\nSeparate material fee for each activity.\n\nFor ages 14—100\n\n**P art of the UUSA Lifespan Education Program** END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T203000 DTSTAMP:20171020T164726Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/rhythms-of-life-an-evening-of-drum ming-rattling-and-merriment/ SUMMARY:Rhythms of Life -- An Evening of Drumming\, Rattling and Merriment DESCRIPTION:Bring drums and rattles for yourself and to share. This will be an evening of free-form letting loose through rhythm. No experience neces sary! Other sessions Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.\n\n* Learn to listen\, join in a nd separate\, give and take\, go with and go against\, find your own rhyth m and make it an offering\, find harmony\, unity and grace. \n\n*Come for one or all sessions.  See you there!\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:179@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T130000 DTSTAMP:20171020T181807Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/getting-to-know-uu/ SUMMARY:Getting to Know UU DESCRIPTION:Are you new to us this fall and curious about who we are? Come join us downstairs in the Conference Room on Sunday\, November 19 at noon for light refreshments and a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and the UU Society of Amherst.  Bring your questions! What are you lookin g for — and what might we have to offer?\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:180@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T210000 DTSTAMP:20171020T202109Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/healing-the-moral-injuries-of-war/ SUMMARY:Healing the Moral Injuries of War DESCRIPTION:The UUSA Veterans and Families Committee is holding an event on Monday\, November 20 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Willie Eaton Social H all.\n\nExplore with us the costs that “moral injuries” can have on ou r active duty soldiers\, veterans\, their families\, community and society .\n\nMoral injury occurs when we participate – to any degree – in acti ons that transgress our deeply held moral beliefs and expectations. It aff ects combatants and also their families\, friends\, community\, and societ y.\n\nThere will be a brief presentation about “moral injury\,” after which we will form a talking circle. This will be an opportunity to share experiences\, feelings and thoughts in a safe and confidential space.\n\nC all Gene Herman at 240-472-7288 or Pete Rogers at 413-588-7740 for more in formation or your willingness to assist. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:181@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T160000 DTSTAMP:20171106T181446Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/stone-soup-bazaar-cafe-december-2- dont-miss-it/ SUMMARY:STONE SOUP BAZAAR & CAFE – December 2 – DON’T MISS IT! DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, we will be hosting this fundra ising event again on Saturday\, December 2 from 10:00 A.M. -4:00 P.M.. Sav e some of your holiday shopping and enjoy the many artisans and craftspeop le who will be present. And don’t forget the yummy homemade soups\, brea ds and baked goods available for breakfast and lunch.\n\nThere are more th an 20 vendors  (see Stone Soup Vendor List 2017) who will be participa ting\, including potters\, fabric artists\, jewelers\, painters and more. Parents\, grandparents and people of all ages are sure to find that specia l something for the people on their lists. And wait until you see the quil t made by members of our congregation (including Carol Johnson\, whose nam e was omitted in last month’s article about the quilt). The quilt and th e famous UU gift baskets will be displayed during November and raffle tick ets will be available for purchase. New this year will be a special tag sa le section of select items.\n\nAnd soon it will be time to get busy in the UUSA kitchen! Once again we will be looking for our teams of soup makers and muffin bakers. If you are willing to gather a team to make one of the four delicious soups or trays of muffins for sale in the Café\, please l et Sue Kelly know.\n\nSo save the date and join in the fun. I’ll be look ing for volunteers for day-of jobs such as helping vendors\, staffing the kitchen and café and hosting kids’ activities.\n\n\n\n\nSue Kelly\, sp ahrkellys@gmail.com\, 413-559-9934\n\n\n\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T133000 DTSTAMP:20171210T154129Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheon-5/ SUMMARY:Women's Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled fo r Thursday\, December 14 at 12:00 Noon at Lord Jeffery Inn (30 Boltwood A venue\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a  longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you h ave questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notific ation list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail .com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:183@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T130000 DTSTAMP:20171210T153733Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/open-studio/ SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Are you a painter? Once in a while\, would you enjoy some compa ny while you paint and appreciate getting helpful feedback on your work? If so\, this is for you! UUSA will be holding Open Studio for painters of all media and all levels in our beautiful Social Hall on ten Fridays this winter. You can paint or draw whatever you'd like: bring photo reference s to paint from\, finish something you started\nelsewhere\, such as plein air pieces\, or just make up something. You can come to one or come to all sessions – it’s up to you! We will paint from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon\ , then share a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12:00 -1:00 PM. Next sessions will be held on the following dates:\nDecember 15 &\; 29\nJanu ary 12 &\; 26\nFebruary 9 &\; 23\nMarch 3 &\; 23\n\n\nThere are j ust four things you need to do:\n\n Let us know each week when you are coming by emailing SusannePersonette@gmail.com so we\nknow how many people to expect.\n Bring $5 cash each time to help offset the expenses of op ening the space.\n Bring your own cheap plastic shower curtain to prote ct the floors and tables around your work area.\n Bring all your own pa ints\, brushes\, canvases\, portable easel\, etc.\nEmail Susanne Personett e with any questions. Hope to paint with you this winter! LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:184@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171216T203000 DTSTAMP:20171210T153658Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/rhythms-of-life-evening-of-drummin g-rattling-and-merriment/ SUMMARY:Rhythms of Life: Evening of Drumming\, Rattling and Merriment DESCRIPTION:Bring drums and rattles for yourself and to share. This will be an evening of free-form letting loose through rhythm. No experience nece ssary! LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:185@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171217T130000 DTSTAMP:20171210T153937Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-lunch-pot-luck/ SUMMARY:Holiday Lunch Pot Luck DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the Solstice Service\n\nSuggested Food Co ntributions by Last Name:\nA-E: Main Dishes\nF-K: Desserts\nL-S: Appetizer s\nT-X: Salads\n\nCome Enjoy our Community\,\nHoliday Music and Good Cheer !\n\nQuestions? Call Rebecca Fricke 413-687-8722. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:191@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171228T133000 DTSTAMP:20171224T203736Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-pulse-cafe/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group at Pulse Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, December 28 at 12:00 Noon at Pulse Café (270 Russell Street\, Hadley – Rt. 9 at the site of the former buffalo farm). We welcome ever y woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:192@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T130000 DTSTAMP:20171224T204113Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-open-studio/ SUMMARY:UUSA Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Cold\, gray winter beginning to get you down? Come to UUSA’s Open Studio in our beautiful Social Hall to make art in the company of fe llow artists. We paint from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon\, then have a bag lunch and discussion from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM on these Fridays:\n\nDec. 29\, Jan. 12\, 26 Feb. 9\, 23 Mar. 9\, 23\n\nAll you need to do is:\n1. Let us know when you are coming by emailing SusannePersonette@gmail.com.\n2. Brin g $5 donation to UUSA to help with utilities.\n3. Bring your own cheap pla stic shower curtains (at least 2) to protect the floors and tables around\ nyour work area.\n4. Bring your lunch and all your own paints\, brushes\, canvases\, portable easel\, etc.\n5. Ring the bell at the side doors (at t he top of ramp) at 9:00 AM!\nQuestions? Email SusannePersonette@gmail.com LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:187@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T143000 DTSTAMP:20171224T204212Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-at-not-bread-alone/ SUMMARY:UUSA at Not Bread Alone DESCRIPTION:Five UUs are needed to create a tasty lunch at Not Bread Alone \, the soup kitchen in the lower rear of First Congregational Church\, Amh erst. We always have fun as we create new dishes from donated food. No exp erience is needed as we are told what to do by the kitchen crew leader. W e work in shifts. If you'd like to cook\, cooking is 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon . Serving is 11:45 AM – about 1:30 PM and clean up 12:00 Noon – about 2:30 PM. As most students are away for Christmas break\, we really need U Us to help out. Access is off the Spring Street parking lot.\n\nIf you can help in any way\, please contact Mary Beth Seminario at mbsem@comcast.ne t or 413-253-0894. THANK YOU!! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:196@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T130000 DTSTAMP:20180103T165229Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/getting-to-know-uu-2/ SUMMARY:Getting to Know UU DESCRIPTION:Are you new to us and curious about who we are? Come join us do wnstairs in the Conference Room on Sunday\, January 7 at noon for light r efreshments and a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and the UU Society of Amherst. Bring your questions!\n\nWhat are you looking for — and what might we have to offer? LOCATION:Conference Room\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01 004\, United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Confer ence Room:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:198@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T133000 DTSTAMP:20180103T170146Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-7/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, January 11 at The Taste Thai Cuisine\, 25 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer- time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have quest ions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list \, contact Janis Gray at  jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T130000 DTSTAMP:20180103T170453Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-open-studio-2/ SUMMARY:UUSA Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Are you a painter? Once in a while\, would you enjoy some compa ny while you paint and appreciate getting helpful feedback on your work? I f so\, this is for you! UUSA will be holding Open Studio for painters of a ll media and all levels in our beautiful Social Hall on six more Fridays t his winter. You can paint or draw whatever you’d like: bring photo refer ences to paint from\, finish something you started elsewhere\, such as ple in air pieces\, or just make up something. You can come to one or come to all sessions – it’s up to you! We will paint from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P .M.\, then share a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Next sessions will be held on the following dates:\n\nJanuary 12 &am p\; 26 February 9 &\; 23 March 3 &\; 23\n\nThere are just four thing s you need to do:\n\nLet us know each week when you are coming by emailing SusannePersonette@gmail.com so we\nknow how many people to expect.\n\nBri ng $5 cash each time to help offset the expenses of opening the space.\n\n Bring your own cheap plastic shower curtain to protect the floors and tabl es around your work area.\n\nBring all your own paints\, brushes\, canvase s\, portable easel\, etc. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:193@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T210000 DTSTAMP:20180102T154237Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/movie-screening-of-chasing-coral-a -documentary-about-the-vanishing-coral-reefs/ SUMMARY:Movie Screening of "Chasing Coral": A documentary about the vanish ing coral reefs. DESCRIPTION:Please join us to see this amazing movie. We just learned that NPR called Chasing Coral one of the ten best movies of 2017! And that it is "shortlisted" for an Oscar documentary. And will be seen at Sundance la ter this month. Obviously it is a special movie.\n\nMembers of UUSA’s Gr een Sanctuary Committee will present the beautiful and informative Netflix movie about climate change in our Willie Eaton Social Hall. Coral reefs a re an integral part of the ocean's ecosystem\, and are dying at an unprece dented rate due to warming oceans. The filming includes gorgeous underwate r photography and stories of scientists gathering real data in the ocean\, which can be a peaceful or a stormy field site. It is a great way to be n ewly inspired to continue the process of trying to work against climate ch ange. Free movie followed by discussion.\n\nFor more information about the movie\, check out the website\, www.chasingcoral.com\n\n\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:200@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T130000 DTSTAMP:20180117T144459Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/northampton-womens-march/ SUMMARY:Northampton Women's March DESCRIPTION:We have survived and resisted\;  we have brought to light sham eful behaviors and WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN!!\nPlease join the UUSA as we par ticipate in the Women’s March in Northampton.  I am locating our banner s and putting together songs and and chants.  Bring signs\, noise makers\ , and positive energy. AND bring your kids to this historical event!  You want them to know that our congregation is “Standing on the Side of Lov e”.\nAnd just to be clear\,  men are an important part of our resistanc e.  I encourage everyone to come and have FUN!!!\nBelow is info I copied from the the Pioneer Valley Women’s March FB page.  We will gather unde r our banner at Sheldon Fields.  Carpooling is encouraged.  LET’S DO T HIS!\nANY QUESTIONS?  Contact Susan Rice 413-253-4485or SCarewRice@gmail. com\nJanuary 20\, 11-1 pm in Northampton. We will march to reaffirm our co mmitment to building a positive and just future for all\, and to celebrate the spirit of resistance efforts over the past year.\nThe March will once again begin at Sheldon Fields and culminate at Northampton City Hall\, wh ere we will rally with inspiring speakers and performers.  Women\, femmes \, and allies welcome. This is a peaceful\, family-friendly event. Parking is available at Sheldon Fields as well on-street parking throughout North ampton.\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/pvwomensmarch/photos/gm.208697076362 364/744763185723040/?type=3 LOCATION:Sheldon Field Northampton\, 51 Old Ferry Road \, Northampton\, MA \, 01060\, United States GEO:42.3282212;-72.62153990000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Old Ferry Road \, Northa mpton\, MA \, 01060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sheldon Fi eld Northampton:geo:42.3282212,-72.62153990000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:195@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T133000 DTSTAMP:20180117T170232Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/in-the-beginning-part-1-of-a-video -series-on-the-history-of-unitarian-universalism/ SUMMARY:"In the Beginning . . ." Part 1 of a video series on the history of Unitarian Universalism! DESCRIPTION:How did Unitarian Universalism come to be all that it is today? It’s a fascinating story!\n\nThe UUA has produced Long Strange Trip\, a six-part video series that takes us from the very beginnings to the pres ent. Ron Cordes explores the history of UU thought and practice from the early liberal strands at the beginning of the Christian era to what we kn ow today as UU.\n\nThe Membership Committee will be showing an installmen t of the series once a month following a Sunday service. Each video lasts  approximately one hour. Following that there will be a chance to discuss the film\, based on a study guide by the UUA. Plan to come for the film and stay for the discussion\, if you can.\n\nOur journey starts with In th e Beginning . . . to be shown Sunday\, January 21\, 12:00 P.M. in Classroo m A. LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:197@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T210000 DTSTAMP:20180103T165403Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/january-social-supper/ SUMMARY:January Social Supper DESCRIPTION:Join us at the January Social Supper! The next UUSA Social Supp er will be on Saturday\, January 27\, at 6:00 P.M. at the home of Eric and Jessica Murphy\, 43 Aubinwood Road\, Amherst. This will be the first time that Jess and Eric have hosted this monthly event and we all are invited to enjoy a cozy winter evening of good food and interesting conversation. Please call them as soon as possible at 413-549-0023 if you can bring an a ppetizer\, salad\, main dish\, or dessert. Although it’s by no means a r equirement\, consider using even one local ingredient in whatever dish you prepare. And\, if you bring a dish containing shellfish\, please label yo ur dish\, as we have some folks with severe allergies to shellfish.\n\nTha nks\, and we look forward to seeing you! ALL ARE WELCOME. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:201@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180128T173000 DTSTAMP:20180117T151617Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/voices-for-sanctuary/ SUMMARY:VOICES FOR SANCTUARY DESCRIPTION:Leverett Chorus Benefit Concert for Sanctuary Program: On Sund ay January 28 at 4:00 PM\, the Leverett Chorus\, directed by UUSA Member Anne Louise White\, will perform a benefit concert\, "VOICES FOR SANCTUARY "\, in collaboration with the First Church Amherst's Immigrant Sanctuary F und\, at the Jewish Community of Amherst\, 742 Main Street\, Amherst. Thi s concert is a benefit to support the family of Lucio Perez who is in Sanc tuary at First Church Amherst.\n\nIn addition to raising much needed funds for Lucio's family\, struggling economically without Lucio's income\, th e concert will celebrate through song the loving\, generous\, strong comm unity that continues to grow in support for Lucio\, immigrant justice and resistance to cruel deportation policies.\n\nSuggested $10 donation (or more if inclined) at the door.Donations will go to the First Church Amher st's Immigrant Sanctuary Fund\, are tax deductible\, and will go to Lucio 's family.\nAdditional donations can also be made online at https://tinyu rl.com/ImSanctuaryFund .\n\n*snow reschedule will be posted at: https:// www.leverettchorus.com LOCATION:Jewish Community of Amherst\, 742 Main Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01 002\, United States GEO:42.3766329;-72.50150129999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 742 Main Street\, Amherst\ , MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Jewish Community o f Amherst:geo:42.3766329,-72.50150129999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:203@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T133000 DTSTAMP:20180130T185053Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-8/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:Women’s Lunch The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thu rsday for conversation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, February 8 at Johnny’s Tavern\, 30 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a l onger-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notificatio n list\, contact Janis Gray at 413-259-1584 or jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T130000 DTSTAMP:20180130T185223Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/open-studio-2/ SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you paint? If so\, come to UUSA’s Open Studio in the Socia l Hall. Paint from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\, then a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Fridays February 9 and 23\, March 9 and 23 .\n\n Email SusannePersonette@gmail.com to say you are coming or with que stions.\n Bring $5 cash to help the cost of heating the space.\n Bring p lastic shower curtain(s) to protect floors and tables.\n Bring your own p aints\, etc.\n\n \; LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:205@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T200000 DTSTAMP:20180131T194908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-contra-dance/ SUMMARY:UUSA Contra Dance DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nFun for all ages— Bring family and friends! No Ex perience Necessary.\n\n$5/adult and kids are free\n\nMusic by the Grosslei n Family\n\nCalling by Anne Louise White\n\n \; LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:209@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T210000 DTSTAMP:20180212T145828Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/knitting-for-peace/ SUMMARY:Knitting for Peace DESCRIPTION:In the UUSA office. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T200000 DTSTAMP:20180212T145621Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/february-social-supper/ SUMMARY:February Social Supper DESCRIPTION:At the home of Sue and Elliott Kelly\, 142 Columbia Drive\, Amh erst. Please call them at 413-559-9934 to talk to them about what you may contribute to this potluck meal. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:202@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T133000 DTSTAMP:20180131T195101Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-birth-of-unitarianism/ SUMMARY:The Birth of Unitarianism DESCRIPTION:The six-part documentary series from the UUA\, Long Strange Tri p\, continues on February 18 with Part 2\, “The Birth of Unitarianism. ” Our audience for Part 1 in January was enthusiastic about wanting to s ee the next installment! Come join us at noon downstairs in Classroom A fo r a viewing and refreshments.\n\nPart 2 opens just before the Protestant R eformation begins\, when rapid religious and cultural change will unfold i n a very short span of time. In what ways were our religious forebears res ponding to rapid change? In what ways were they creating it?\n\nPart 2 is 1 hour\, 3 minutes long. Afterward you are welcome to stay\, if you can\, for a discussion using a study guide by the UUA.\n\n LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:206@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T133000 DTSTAMP:20180212T144802Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-miss-saigon/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group at Miss Saigon DESCRIPTION:Women’s Luncheon: The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conversation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next lunch eon is scheduled for Thursday\, February 22 at 12:00 at Miss Saigon\, 96 N orth Pleasant St.\, Amherst.  We welcome every woman\, whether new to ou r Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on t he e-notification list\, contact Janis Gray at jsgray@crocker.com. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:207@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T130000 DTSTAMP:20180212T145125Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/open-studio-3/ SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you paint? If so\, come to UUSA's Open Studio in the Willie Eaton Social Hall. Paint from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon\, then a bag lunch an d friendly critique from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM. Fridays\, February 23\, Ma rch 9 and 23. Email SusannePersonette@gmail.com to say you are coming or w ith questions.\n\n Bring $5 cash or check (payable to “UUSA”) to help the cost of heating the space.\n Bring plastic shower curtains or drop c loths (2) to protect floors and tables.\n Bring your own paints\, etc.\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:190@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180308 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180311 DTSTAMP:20180112T194839Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-to-sponsor-a-multicultural-re -renaissance-module/ SUMMARY:UUSA To Sponsor a Multicultural RE Renaissance Module DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nTRAINING ON MULTICULTURAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION\nMARC H 8TH-10TH\nGoals of the training:\n\nLearn to nurture a congregation that welcomes\, includes and appreciates cultural diversity.\n\n\nLearn to hel p prepare children and youth for the multicultural realities of society an d the world.\n\nLearn to support people of all ages in developing positive cultural identities.\n\nLearn to exercise moral agency to challenge struc tures of social and political oppression and make a difference in the live s of others.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRENAISSANCE MODULE: Multicultural Rel igious Education Amherst\, MA\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 8\, 2018 - 6:0 0 pm to Saturday\, March 10\, 2018 - 12:00 pm\n\n Registration Form\n\n Sponsor: UU Society of Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\n\n\n\n Led by Unitarian U niversalists Rev. Jude Geiger and Sana Saeed\n The Reader is What If Al l the Kids are White? by Louise Derman-Sparks\, published by Teachers Col lege Press\, Second Edition 2011.\n Handouts (PDF)\n Registration deadli ne: Friday\, February 2\, 2018\n Contact: Rebecca Fricke frickedre@gma il.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T133000 DTSTAMP:20180222T221041Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-at-la-veracruzana/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch at La Veracruzana DESCRIPTION:Women’s Luncheon: The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conversation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next lunch eon is scheduled for Thursday\, March 8 at 12:00 at La Veracruzana\, 63 So uth Pleasant St.\, Amherst.  We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on th e e-notification list\, contact Janis Gray at jsgray@crocker.com. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T000000 DTSTAMP:20180309T175408Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/monday-climate-action/ SUMMARY:Monday Climate Action DESCRIPTION:Our Green Sanctuary Committee recommends that congregation memb ers concerned about climate change join the Mass Power Forward unified Mon day Climate Actions\, promoting bold action on climate change legislation. Following is a description of the recommended action. (Which you can also find on the Climate Action Now Take Action Page.)\n\n\n\nCall Your Legisl ators and the Speaker of the House to Demand Passage of Clean Energy Legis lation\n\n \nFrom now through the end of the session on July 31\, we need to be escalating the pressure on our legislators in order to ensure that the bills we want will pass. We have 5-7 weeks to help influence what the House will do before it gets the Pacheco omnibus bill. That's why every M onday we are encouraging you to make three calls. \n\n1. Your state repre sentative\n2. Your state senator\n3. The Speaker of the House (617-722-250 0)\n\nYou can find that contact information here: https://malegislature.go v/Search/FindMyLegislator\n\nHere's what you do for each call: First: Cont act the office and identify yourself as a constituent and identify the rea son you are calling: My name is ____ and I'd like to urge the representati ve to speak to leadership about making the following clean energy policies happen:1. Increasing the renewable portfolio standard by 3%\n2. Reforming the Department of Public Utilities (H.3400)\n3. Implementing solar polici es to benefit low-income communities (H.3396)\n4. Codifying Environmental Justice regulations from the Patrick administration\n5. Setting new emissi on standards for 2030 and 2040 under the Global Warming Solutions ActThese provisions are found in S.479\, Senator Pacheco's new climate bill and ne ed to be passed.Next\, give your personal reason for why you are supportin g these policies.\n\nThank the staffer for their time and then LOG YOUR CA LL at the bottom of this form.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:223@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T153000 DTSTAMP:20180315T142639Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mind-your-ts-and-qs-an-introductio n-to-radical-welcome-of-trans-non-binary-genderqueer-and-gender-non-confor ming-folx-2/ SUMMARY:Mind Your Ts and Qs: An Introduction to Radical Welcome of Trans\, Non-Binary\, GenderQueer\, and Gender Non-Conforming Folx DESCRIPTION:Led by Cindy Beal (CB). This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about gender diversity and support people whose gender is n ot what our society has taught us to typically expect. This congregational workshop is a follow-up to our Beyond Categorical Thinking program and it is also part of our Welcoming Congregation educational renewal pledge. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Pizza and salad will be serv ed preceding it. LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180319 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180320 DTSTAMP:20180315T141827Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/monday-climate-action-2/ SUMMARY:Monday Climate Action DESCRIPTION:Our Green Sanctuary Committee recommends that congregation memb ers concerned about climate change join the Mass Power Forward unified Mon day Climate Actions\, promoting bold action on climate change legislation. \n\nCall Your Legislators and the Speaker of the House to Demand Passage o f Clean Energy Legislation\n\nFrom now through the end of the session on J uly 31\, we need to be escalating the pressure on our legislators in order to ensure that the bills we want will pass. We have 5-7 weeks to help inf luence what the House will do before it gets the Pacheco omnibus bill. Tha t's why every Monday we are encouraging you to make three calls.\n\n\n1. Y our state representative\n2. Your state senator\n3. The Speaker of the Hou se (617-722-2500)\n\nYou can find that contact information here: https:// malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator\n\nHere's what you do for each c all:First: Contact the office and identify yourself as a constituent and i dentify the reason you are calling:My name is ____ and I'd like to urge th e representative to speak to leadership about making the following clean e nergy policies happen:\n\n1. Increasing the renewable portfolio standard b y 3%\n2. Reforming the Department of Public Utilities (H.3400)\n3. Impleme nting solar policies to benefit low-income communities (H.3396)\n4. Codify ing Environmental Justice regulations from the Patrick administration\n5. Setting new emission standards for 2030 and 2040 under the Global Warming Solutions Act\n\nThese provisions are found in S.479\, Senator Pacheco's n ew climate bill and need to be passed.\n\nNext\, give your personal reason for why you are supporting these policies.\n\nThank the staffer for their time and then LOG YOUR CALL at the bottom of this form:.\n\nhttps://docs. google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdSo8NRrqvqcQ90VD…/viewform\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T211500 DTSTAMP:20180313T153103Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mudbound-third-in-our-human-rights -film-series/ SUMMARY:Mudbound -- Third in our Human Rights film series DESCRIPTION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst Social Action Committ ee Presents:\n\nMudbound\, a 2017 film about two veterans\, one black\, on e white and their respective experiences when they return home from WWII. The New York times review puts it this way: '‘Mudbound’ Is a Racial Ep ic Tuned to Black Lives\, and White Guilt.\n\n“’Mudbound’ is a movie about how things change — slowly\, unevenly\, painfully. It is also\, a s the title suggests\, about how things don’t change\, about the stubbor n forces of custom\, prejudice and power that lock people in place and imp ede social progress. Set mainly in the Mississippi Delta in the years just after World War II\, when Jim Crow was still enshrined in law and practic e\, the film\, directed by Dee Rees\, tests and complicates William Faulk ner’s much-quoted claim about the not-even-pastness of the past. It’ s a work of historical imagination that lands in the present with disquiet ing\, illuminating force….”  (N.Y. Times\, November 16\, 2017)\n\nQue stions: 708-567-1759\n\nRefreshments will be served. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T133000 DTSTAMP:20180315T142754Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-3/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is scheduled for  Thursday\, March 22 at a place yet to be determined. We welcome every wo man\, whether new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions\, need help finding a ri de\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers\, 41 3-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T130000 DTSTAMP:20180315T142947Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/open-studio-4/ SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nDo you paint? If so\, come to UUSA's Open Studio. Paint from 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon\, then a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM. Friday March 23.\n\n\n\n\n Bring $5 cash or check ( payable to “UUSA”) to help with the cost of heating the space.\n Brin g plastic shower curtains or drop cloths (2) to protect floors and table s.\n Bring your own paints\, etc.\n\n\n\n\nEmail SusannePersonette@gmai l.com to say you are coming or with questions.\n\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:221@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T131500 DTSTAMP:20180313T153408Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/american-unitarianism-1620-1860/ SUMMARY:American Unitarianism\, 1620-1860 DESCRIPTION:The six-part documentary series from the UUA\, Long Strange Tri p\, continues on March 25 with Part 3\, “American Unitarianism.” Come join us at noon downstairs in Classroom A for a viewing and refreshments .\n\nChanning\, Priestley\, and others based their Unitarian beliefs on th eir interpretation of the Bible. Transcendentalists Emerson\, Fuller\, an d Parker offered a radical departure from Bible-based Christianity. Do th e theological conflicts within 18th- and 19th-century American Unitarianis m matter to us today? Why or why not? What\, if anything\, can we can lea rn that is relevant for our own time from this history? The video is about one hour long. Afterward\, you are welcome to stay\, if you can\, for a discussion of these questions and more using a study guide by the UUA LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T203000 DTSTAMP:20180410T163446Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/western-mass-living-wage-campaign- launch/ SUMMARY:Western Mass. Living Wage Campaign launch DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Social Action Committee.  Guest speaker is UM ass assistant research professor Jeanette Wicks-Lim\, who has done extensi ve research on living wages and low wages. Additional information &\; s peakers about Amherst living wages and campaign including Kitty Callaghan\ , Esq. Free. Refreshments provided.\n\n \; LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T133000 DTSTAMP:20180417T233132Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-9/ SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE: Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday for conver sation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is at The Pub\, 15t Pleasant Street\, Amherst. (Our original choice\, Bertucci's\, closed on April 16.) We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a lon ger-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you want t o be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T200000 DTSTAMP:20180416T175941Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/april-social-supper/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: April Social Supper DESCRIPTION:The April UUSA Social Supper  at the home of Carolyn Holstein at 17 Hadley Place in Hadley has been cancelled.\nHoward Apley will be hos ting a social supper at his home on Saturday\, May 26.  The evening will include a musical performance by Howard Apley and Sue Kelsey.  More detai ls will be included in the May newsletter and posted on this website.\n&nb sp\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T130000 DTSTAMP:20180410T164037Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/universalism-1600-1860-video/ SUMMARY:"Universalism\, 1600 - 1860" -- video DESCRIPTION:The six-part documentary series from the UUA\, Long Strange Tri p\, continues on April 22 with Part 4\, “Universalism.” Come join us a t noon downstairs in Classroom A for a viewing and refreshments.\n\nEarly Universalism has roots in Christian mysticism\, which lifts up the univers al and abundant love of God for God’s creation. Universalists were often asked\, “Without belief in punishment after death\, what compels someon e to live a moral life?”\n\nYou’ll also learn why the way Universalism arrived on our shores is sometimes called the “UU Miracle” (no spoile rs here!). After the video\, you are welcome to stay\, if you can\, for a discussion of these questions and more using a study guide by the UUA LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T173000 DTSTAMP:20180410T163852Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/northampton-pride-march/ SUMMARY:Northampton Pride March DESCRIPTION:Marchers gather at the parking lot behind the Northampton Brewe ry with the March stepping off at  11:00 and proceeding to the Northampt on Fairgrounds for a rally with speakers\, entertainment and vendors fr om 11:00-5:30.\nCelebrating the vibrant LGBTQ community in the Valley and beyond.\nLet’s meet at 10:45 at La Florentina Bakery (behind Thornes M arket)\nNoho Pride’s annual Parade and Pride Day celebrates the spirit a nd strength of the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ) commu nities in Western  Massachusetts.\nThis is a rain or shine event\nQuest ions?  Contact Laurencroce1@gmail.com\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T133000 DTSTAMP:20180511T150459Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-10/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets the second and fourth Thursday for conversation and local\, inexpensive cuisine. The next luncheon is sch eduled for Thursday\, May 24 at Cushman Market and Cafe\, 491 Pine Street\ , Amherst.  We welcome every woman\, whether new to our Society or a lon ger-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have q uestions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers\, 413-772-9814 or sophiesailing@gmail.com\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:226@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T200000 DTSTAMP:20180327T015735Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-gala-art-sale-and-auction/ SUMMARY:UUSA Gala Art Sale and Auction DESCRIPTION:Given the abundance of art\, art lovers\, art collectors\, and art appreciation in the Pioneer Valley\, the UUSA is pleased to announce t his year’s BIG spring fundraiser will be a Gala Art Sale &\; Auction. Come join us for a lovely evening of good fellowship\, fine art\, tasty w ine\, delicious cheeses\, and live music.\n\nDuring April and May\, your U USA Art Team -- Fran Plumer\, Susanne Personette\, Anne Cohen\, Susan Rice \, and Anne Moore -- will be collecting donated works of art of all types: painting\, photography\, sculpture\, ceramic\, and textile.\n\nThe art is already coming in from congregation members and local valley artists and we are delighted to have a number of wonderful pieces in storage. Each don ated work of art will be “gently juried” and sell for between $25 and $500.\n\nWhat can YOU do\, you ask? Glad you asked! We hope everyone will participate in this wonderful event in some way – so we’re creating pl enty of opportunities to donate your time\, talents\, energy\, laughter\, and good spirits in the next two months. Right now\, here is what you can do:\n\n• First\, please mark your calendars now - then invite your frien ds\, family\, and neighbors to share in this gala evening of art and fello wship.\n\n• Second\, start thinking now about works of art that you migh t donate.\n\n• Finally\, please keep your eyes and ears open for announc ements\, emails\, newsletters\, and orders of service bulletins for more d etails and information about how you can volunteer to help make this event a big success!!\n\n \;\nFor donation instructions click here! LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:234@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T133000 DTSTAMP:20180705T151148Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-11/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION: The first Women's Luncheon of July will at the Lone Wolf 63 Ma in Street\, Amherst 12:00 Noon. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T133000 DTSTAMP:20180717T154809Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-12/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday at noon fo r spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive\ncuisine. Our next gather ing will be at Cushman Market &\; Cafe\, 491 Pine Street\, Amherst\, ww w.cushmanmarket.com .  Weather permitting\, find us on the patio!\n\nWe welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers sophiesa iling@gmail.com or 413-772-9814. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T113000 DTSTAMP:20180705T154504Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-pancake-breakfast-2 / SUMMARY:Congregational Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Some of the men of our UU Society will gather in the kitchen t o prepare a congregational breakfast. Breakfast is served in the Willie Ea ton Social Hall from 10:00 -11:30 a.m. A small donation is requested at th e door. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:238@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T160000 DTSTAMP:20180803T151020Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/meet-rev-steve-cook/ SUMMARY:Meet Rev. Steve Cook DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends of UUSA\,\nI’m looking forward with anticipation to my first visit with you on Wednesday\, August 8. I will be coming up from my home in Quincy\, MA early in the morning to spend the d ay in Amherst\, meeting with staff and then with the Transition Team in th e evening. I would like to invite any of you who might have some time free to drop by for “loose” office hours in the afternoon. This would be v ery informal\; I just want to begin to get to know people and especially t o hear your thoughts\, dreams and visions for the Society. These will info rm our work together in the year ahead. I hope to meet all of you soon dur ing my days in Amherst.\nWith every good wish\,\nRev. Steve\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T133000 DTSTAMP:20180808T205753Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-13/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets every other Thursday at noon fo r spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. Our August 9 ga thering will be at Esselon Café\, 99 Russell Street\, Hadley (https://ww w.esselon.com/cafe/). We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our S ociety or a longertime member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, bu t if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contac t Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com or 413-772-9814. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:240@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T140000 DTSTAMP:20180813T145906Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-14/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. On August 23 we will meet at the new Jake's restaurant on Cowl s Lane in North Amherst.\n\nWe welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RS VP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com or 413-772-9814. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:242@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T133000 DTSTAMP:20180827T152255Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-15/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our first September luncheon (September 13) will be at The Monk ey Bar\, 63 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst – look for us on the back porch ! We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-t ime member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questi ons or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at so phiesailing@gmail.com or 413-772-9814. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:239@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T140000 DTSTAMP:20180813T145338Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/fall-congregational-picnic-2/ SUMMARY:Fall Congregational Picnic DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:241@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T120000 DTSTAMP:20180826T183421Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/source-to-sea-clean-up/ SUMMARY:Source to Sea Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Help keep the Connecticut River clean at the annual Source to S ea Clean Up with the Connecticut River Conservancy\, Sept 29\, 9:30\, at t he Herlihy Park in Whately.  We may fan out from there to other sites.\n\ n(Directions: http://www.schtools.com/membersnew/public/facility_direction s.cfm?Org=MIAA&\;FacilityID=5946)\n\nThis is a project for UUSA congreg ants of all ages\, the Green Sanctuary committee\, and the UUSA Youth Grou p. We will work from 9:30 to noon. Please bring work gloves\, rain boots\, shovels\, and rakes. The Connecticut River Conservancy will provide extra gloves\, trash bags\, and t-shirts. The site is very steep and very muddy .  We'll be on the lookout for ticks and poison ivy.\n\nThe UUSA has part icipated in the Source to Sea Clean Up for many years--and it is making a difference. Each year we pull out less trash.\n\nThe Source to Sea Connect icut River Clean Up is a great way to be outside\, in the water\, and with friends doing good work. Please join us.\n\nSign up at a Sunday service\, or email:\n\nRon Grosslein rgrosslein@astro.umass.edu\nKaren Fisk <\;ka renmargaretfisk@gmail.com>\;\nRebecca Fricke <\;dre@uusocietyamherst.o rg>\;\n\nSee you at the river! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:243@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T213000 DTSTAMP:20180920T140637Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/deeper-than-the-skin-a-musical-pre sentation-on-race-in-america-performed-by-reggie-harris-and-greg-greenway/ SUMMARY:"Deeper Than The Skin": A Musical Presentation on Race in America performed by Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway DESCRIPTION:https://deeperthantheskin.com/\n\nTheir Story\n\nReggie and G reg have a unique story.  Born three days apart\, ancestors through the same portal of History\, Richmond\, VA\, they are on a pilgrimage together - one that began three decades ago.  The racial divisions that are the r eality of America started them in two different worlds\, but the amazing b onds of music\, respect\, admiration\, and shared vision have brought them together as friends and colleagues.\n\nWhere Do We Go From Here\n\nThe wo rk of justice making is long and difficult.  They share not only a story of overcoming\, but provide a living\, breathing example of celebration\, creative resistance\, and joy.  There are many who say that they are the embodiment of those traits - that their talent and communication skills m ake their performances infectious.  Both are committed professionally to inspiring people\, to encourage others to take that step beyond their comf ort zone.  As they reach across the racial divide\, they encourage others to foster the relationships that are\, in the end a path to healing.\n\nB ios\n\nReggie and Greg have been professional entertainers for over 30 yea rs. From the beginnings of their relationship\, they’ve talked about Rac e. It’s been a common theme in their music as evidenced by somewhere clo se to 25 CDs make between them as solos\, as Kim and Reggie Harris\, and a s Brother Sun. Both have done many UU services as both the music and the s ermon. Reggie is the Music Education Director for the Living Legacy Projec t. Kim and Reggie Harris and Brother Sun were the music for “Marching in the Arc of Justice\,” the UU conference in Birmingham at the 50th anniv ersary of the Selma Voting Rights Action. Greg\, with Brother Sun\, was th e music and an integral part of the opening service for the Providence GA. Reggie has been in or lead countless workshops on Race. He is a much belo ved citizen of the Folk Music community. Greg’s song “Rosa Parks” co uld be heard for the first two years opening www.rosaparks.com. When they discovered that Reggie’s family history traced back to a plantation in A shland\, VA\, just 15 miles from where Greg grew up in Richmond\, they dec ided that it was the universe telling them that it was time to tell their story together. Coming into awareness at the time of the Civil Rights Move ment\, busing\, and the Vietnam war gives a rich context from which to beg in. Experiencing the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge and its focus on moving into the future\, has given them a vision of how to proceed.\n\nQUOTES\n“Deeper Than The Skin is an absolutely amazing experience. Not a performance (although these ar e two fine performers) but an experience. If you are anywhere within reach of this\, don’t miss it.” -Selma Civil Rights activist Rev. Gordon Gi bson\, author of Southern Witness\, Knoxville\, TN\n\n• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •\n\nDeeper Than The Skin is an invitation to journe y with two friends through their experiences with race and its’ impact o n their lives. Don’t be worried you’ll be preached at – this is an e vent of sharing and reflection\, music and deep thought. Greg and Reggie a re two of the most engaging performers you’d want to enjoy on a concert evening. To be invited into their lives to share their deepest concerns an d memories is a rare privilege in a very memorable evening. This isn’t s o much “two feet in the door” of a conversation on race\, as it is two hearts – asking us to gather and share our histories\, our reflections on where we’ve been and where we want and need to go. This presentation is an affirmation of the notion that a more perfect union begins with us. -Thea Hagepanos\, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington\, NC\n \n• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •\n\nDeeper than the Skin is an extremely relevant musical experience that engages communities in conversa tions on race in our time. Greg and Reggie\, using the power of music and storytelling\, take audiences on a journey following their divergent backg rounds. Along the way\, audience members have the opportunity for self-ref lection\, are united through musical participation\, and have the chance t o dialogue with the musicians and each other about their own experiences o f race and their thoughts on where we go next as a community. Reggie and G reg are incredibly talented performers who provide an entertaining evening of music filled with messages of justice and hope.\n\nIn our often-divide d town\, Deeper than the Skin brought together a diverse audience and serv ed as a starting point for future conversation and action. It was amazing to be in the room where hundreds of people from many backgrounds deeply en gaged in the topic\, were lifted by the spirit of the music\, and made tho ught-provoking comments during the dialogue portion. People continue to ta lk about the concert weeks later. We would encourage every community to br ing Deeper than the Skin to its residents – everyone should have the opp ortunity to share in this moving experience! – Jessica Sapalio\, William sburg\n\nUnitarian Universalist Social Justice Chair\, Ariel BenYishay\, A ssistant Professor\, College of William and Mary\n\n• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •\n\nComments from Students at the University of Mis sissippi\n\n“The combination of songs and dialogue made me feel less sca red about racial barriers\, and more motivate to do whatever I can to try to tear down the invisible walls that still divide our society today. Thei r approach both puts the audience at ease\, and then makes them uncomforta ble\, with tough questions that most people ignore.” from John\n\n“” Having one black man and one white man made the program seem less about te lling the audience what to do\, and more about how actions affect others\, and what we could try to do to improve our country….Harris and Greenway ’s multi-racial approach to the racial division in America shows that th ey are already trying to live out their message every day.” John\n\n“I was touched by the stories of overcoming the racial problems that the two musicians faced. I was inspired by the message to us in the crowd.” Cam od\n\n“They talked about the history that I have never known that has be en left out of the history textbooks and left to be held by those that suf fered and those who look for that suffering…. Why in history are stories not important? Why has history been downgraded to facts and numbers? Why do we not see the humanity in humanity through history? Anlu\n\n“One of my favorite things about the two men was their ability to connect with the audience\, getting the audience involved in every song but also being abl e to tell the audience deep stories and having everyone listen to what the y are saying. I look forward to spreading their message and humming their songs!” Samuel\n\n• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •\n\nThe con gregation was profoundly moved by Reggie and Greg’s “Deeper Than The S kin” worship service. They explored the issue of race and relationship w ith honest and bravery. Their singing moved us to tears and a new\, deeper joy of the world they helped us see is possible. What I think was particu larly effective is that they share theirown personal embeddedness in the h istory and legacy of racism in this country. It allows the audience to beg in to make the same realization of their own lives.Rev. Joe Cleveland\, mi nister\, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs\n\n• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •\n\n“I knew Reggie Harris through the Living Legacy Project when it came through Oxford\, and was impressed with the smoothness of his voice and the passion he invested in his music . Thus\, in June 2017\, when I saw Reggie’s name on the program for the Unitarian Universalist Associations’ General Assembly in New Orleans\, I knew I needed to attend his session with Greg Greenway.\n\nWhile Reggie i s a gem all by himself\, the camaraderie\, respect\, and caring of Greg an d Reggie together is amazing! Their voices support and complement each oth er in magical ways. In New Orleans\, they had a packed conference room sin ging\, dancing\, and clapping with them after just a few minutes. Two Oxfo rd\, MS\, residents made an instant decision that these two needed to perf orm a concert in Oxford\, and started working on that goal that afternoon! \n\nReggie and Greg performed two concerts in Oxford in February 2018\, sh aring their stories and music with two very appreciative audiences. They h elped to focus ongoing conversations about reaching across America’s rac ial divide in an effort to find a path to healing. Any community looking f or an outstanding musical performance that challenges the mind along with the heart should consider inviting this marvelous duo to visit!!!” – M arge Holland\, Professor of Biology\, University of Mississippi\n\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n\n” It was a phenomenal program. I’m hoping yo u are booked far and wide so as many people as possible are exposed to the energy\, sincerity\, honesty\, and love that it encompasses.” – Laure n T. Furey\, Manager of Visitor Engagement at The Mariners’ Museum and P ark\, Newport News\, VA\n\n \;\n\n  LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:246@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T140000 DTSTAMP:20181012T190430Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/fall-2018-building-workday/ SUMMARY:Fall 2018 Building Workday DESCRIPTION:Meetinghouse &\; Grounds \n\nMany hands make light work! Joi n the Meetinghouse Committee for our Fall Building Workday. Please mark yo ur calendars for Saturday\, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (we may end sooner if all the work is done!). Volunteers will wash and/or paint w alls that need it. We'd love lots of help from youth and adults. If you ca n\, bring rubber gloves\, large sponges\, rags\, buckets and small ladders . Please contact Tom Fricke at 413- 345-4462 or tjfricke@gmail.com to let us know that you' ll be coming and if you're able to bring your own tools. Thanks! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T133000 DTSTAMP:20181009T213716Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-discussion-the-third-reconstr uction-by-rev-william-barber/ SUMMARY:Book Discussion - The Third Reconstruction by Rev. William Barber DESCRIPTION:The RE Ministry is sponsoring a Common Read selection that spea ks to the challenges of our times:  The Third Reconstruction by Rev. Wil liam Barber.  Barber is the force behind “Moral Mondays” and the 2018 Poor Peoples Campaign.  He says that we are in the middle of our nations ’s third reconstruction\, with the same moral goals of equality and just ice as the first reconstruction after the Civil War\, and the second\, dur ing the 20th century Civil Rights movement.  He challenges us to put a mo ral argument at the center of movements for justice.\n\n \;\n\nBecause Rev. Barber works with fusion coalitions of people committed to different aspects of justice in our time—racial\, environmental\, economic\, gend er\, gender-identity and other justice movements—the book is pertinent t o the ways in which oppressions and injustices intersect one with another and compound their harm. The book offers both inspiration and practical gu idance\, in a relatively short format\, and is also available as an audio book.\n\n \;\n\nThe book discussion will be on October 28th at 12 PM i n the UUSA Sanctuary.  The discussion will allow participants to connect the book’s messages with our own lives\, our own lived faith.  If you w ould like to be a part of this important book read\, please contact Rebecc a Fricke (dre@uusocietyamherst.org). She will be ordering books for you to purchase or borrow and read.  You can also sign up during the next few c offee hour Sundays. A clip board will be circulating. LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:247@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T130000 DTSTAMP:20181030T213203Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-open-studio-winter-2018-19/ SUMMARY:UUSA Open Studio - Winter 2018-19 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:248@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T133000 DTSTAMP:20181030T213444Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-16/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon November 8 will be at House of Teriyaki\, 1177 Nor th Pleasant Street\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to R SVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com or 413-772-9814.\n\n&nbs p\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:245@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T210000 DTSTAMP:20181114T203957Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/an-intimate-evening-with-two-singe r-songwriters/ SUMMARY:AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH TWO SINGER/SONGWRITERS DESCRIPTION:\nWhere:  UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\nWhen:  Saturday\, November 17\, 2018\, 7 – 9 PM\nSliding Scale: $10-15/person\n\nJoin us at the UU Society of Amherst for a concert of ori ginal music provided by artists\, Dave Dersham and Jason Threlfall.\n\nDav e Dersham’s lyrics are fiercely honest\, wonderfully articulate and pain t a unique image of Americana\, with well-crafted songs of hope and challe nge.  http://www.davedersham.com/\n\nSinger/songwriter Jason Threlfall de livers a warm and inviting look at the everyday things that matter to us a ll.\n\nLight snacks and drinks will be offered.\n\n \;\n\n \; LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:244@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T160000 DTSTAMP:20180922T212256Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/stone-soup-holiday-bazaar-and-cafe / SUMMARY:Stone Soup Holiday Bazaar and Café DESCRIPTION:\nArts and Crafts Fair: pottery\, kitchen stoneware\, wood turn ings\, jewelry\, mixed-media prints\, greeting cards\, photography\, artis an soaps\, body care products\, honey\, hand knit and hand woven hats\, sc arves\, shawls\, custom embroidered women’s and children’s clothing\, gourd fine art\, kitchen and garden wares\, bowties\, hand crafted garden ornaments and bird baths\, stationery\, antique button magnets\, maple syr up items\, hand-woven baskets\, linen aprons and kitchen items\, paintings /paper mache art\nRaffles: themed gift baskets and homemade quilt!\nDelic ious Food!\nAll are welcome! LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:249@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T133000 DTSTAMP:20181128T193719Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-30-boltwood/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group @ 30 Boltwood DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon December 13 will be at 30 Boltwood (at the Lord Je ffery Inn\, 30 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst). We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not nec essary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notifica tion list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:250@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T131500 DTSTAMP:20181128T194053Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-potluck-lunch/ SUMMARY:Holiday Potluck Lunch DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:253@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T133000 DTSTAMP:20190111T165227Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-luncheonat-paradise-of-indi a/ SUMMARY:Women's luncheon at Paradise of India DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon January 25 will be at Paradise of India\, 87 Main Street\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Socie ty or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Jan is Gray at jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:252@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T210000 DTSTAMP:20190214T201812Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/resisting-white-supremacy-workshop -series/ SUMMARY:CLOSED: Resisting White Supremacy Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS\n\nThe “Disma ntling White Supremacy” Task Force will be hosting a workshop series at the UU meetinghouse entitled “Resisting White Supremacy.” The workshop consists of eight two-hour sessions\, one night a week. The focus is on a llowing white people to understand the racial component of their identity\ , how to live with authenticity and integrity as a white person in a socie ty grounded in white supremacy. Although the workshop is free\, a very imp ortant part of the workshop is that participants need to commit to the ent ire eight weeks\, not just come to a session or two.\n\nKen Wagner\, presi dent of the UUA’s Allies for Equity\, has facilitated these workshops at more than a dozen congregations and community groups across New England. He will be speaking at the Sunday Service on January 20. The eight-session workshop begins Wednesday\, January 30. The two-hour sessions will begin at 7:00 P.M.\n\nWe want to provide this workshop to our congregation\, AND if there is room\, open it up to our neighboring UU congregations.\n\nIf you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact S usan Rice or Steve Rice at 413- 253-4485. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:255@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T133000 DTSTAMP:20190201T201330Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-at-the-taste-thai-cui sine/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch at The Taste: Thai Cuisine DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon February 14 will be at The Taste: Thai Cuisine at 25 North Pleasant Street\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she i s new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessar y to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the enotification l ist\, contact Janis Gray at jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:256@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190217T130000 DTSTAMP:20190211T160537Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/getting-to-know-uu-3/ SUMMARY:Getting to Know UU DESCRIPTION:Are you new to us this year and curious about who we are? At no on on Sunday\, February 17\, come join Rev. Steve\, Director of Religious Education Rebecca Fricke and a representative from the Membership Committe e downstairs in the Conference Room for a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and the UU Society of Amherst. \n\nBring your questions with your snack and beverage from Social Hour! What are you looking for — and what might we have to offer? \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:257@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T210000 DTSTAMP:20190214T201606Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/watch-the-film-mirrors-of-privileg e-making-whiteness-visible/ SUMMARY:Watch the Film: "Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible" DESCRIPTION:Join the Resisting White Supremacy workshop participants in wat ching the film\; Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible.\n\n“Mir rors of Privilege is a film and conversation guide designed to help bridge the gap between good intentions and meaningful change. From Shakti Butler \, director of “Cracking the Codes: The System of Inequity” and “The Way Home: Women Talk About Race in America\,” “Mirrors of Privilege ” features stories from white men and women on overcoming issues of unco nscious racism and entitlement.\n\nThe stories in the film reveal what is often required to move through the stages of denial\, defensiveness\, guil t\, fear and shame into making a solid commitment to ending racial injusti ce. The conversation guide provides detailed instructions for conveners of discussion groups designed to facilitate open and honest group and privat e reflection based on the film.”\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 \, 7 – 9 PM.\nWhere: UUSA Social Hall\n\nThis event is open to all. If y ou were interested in going to the workshop but could not come to most ses sions\, this movie is for you. Come and join the discussion! CATEGORIES:Social Justice LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:259@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T130000 DTSTAMP:20190313T171734Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/pledge-drive-luncheon/ SUMMARY:Pledge Drive Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Come join us for delicious pasta and salad in the Social Hall r ight after the service to celebrate our Society and why it is so important to us. \n\nA special event offered by the Pledge Drive Task Force. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:254@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T150000 DTSTAMP:20190405T193217Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/give-light/ SUMMARY:Give Light: Spiritual Nurture for Climate Activism: An interactive\ , multifaith workshop led by Rev. Fred Small DESCRIPTION:As we come to understand the gravity of climate disruption\, it 's easy to become disheartened. How do we convert informed anxiety into ef fective action in our congregation\, community\, state\, nation\, and worl d? In this interactive workshop welcoming all faith traditions and spiritu al orientations\, Rev. Fred Small will invite us into meditation\, reflect ion\, conversation\, and song\, strengthening our spirits and deepening ou r resolve in the struggle for climate justice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/01/Shining-light-fred-small-workshop.png CATEGORIES:Environmental Action LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:260@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T210000 DTSTAMP:20190319T185736Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/arise-for-social-justice-benefit-c oncert-anne-louise-white-and-friends/ SUMMARY:Arise for Social Justice Benefit Concert: Anne Louise White and Fr iends DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of uplifting music. Anne Louise has assembled a fabulous ensemble of musicians for this event. She will be jo ined by impeccable jazz pianist\, Paul Gunnells and a favorite I the pione er valley folk scene\, Paul Kaplan. Fiddler Cynthia Thomas and ballad sing er and bodhran player\, Greg Caulton will be playing as well. Get ready fo r some jazz\, blues\, folk and some harmony singing with audience.\n\nAris e for Social Justice is a member-led community organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of poor people.  Arise has worked on i ssues such as housing\, homelessness\, criminal justice\, environmental ju stice\, and public health.  Their mission is to educate\, organize\, and unite low income people to know what our rights are\, to stand up for tho se rights\, and to achieve those rights\; to educate the community at larg e as to its common interest in social justice for all\; to promote involve ment in the electoral process\, to develop self-esteem\, and to teach ours elves to fight oppression in all its manifestations.\n\n \; LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:258@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T140000 DTSTAMP:20190313T165405Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/meetinghouse-clean-up/ SUMMARY:MeetingHouse Clean Up ! DESCRIPTION:Everyone in the congregation is invited to help make our meetin ghouse sparkling clean again. Please put April 6 on your calendar now. We will work from 10:00 A.M. to approximately 2:00 P.M. We will dust and wash and vacuum and have lots of fun doing it together.\n\nThe Meetinghouse Co mmittee members have been doing lots of little tasks that you may not be a ware of. Tom Fricke recently changed many of the special batteries in the emergency lights and the emergency exit signs. And he is taking the old ba tteries to the landfill. He also disposed of the cellulose-laden Christmas tree (see Green Sanctuary column to understand why!). Ron Grosslein has t aken the very compromised wooden table from the social hall to his home to repair it. He has also sanded\, touched up\, and painted the holes in the old hallway where cellulose was sprayed. Jim Lee has priced out window sh ades for Classroom A and a new Eagle pulpit podium\, which he plans to bui ld once the money is forthcoming.\n\nAnne Perkins Meetinghouse Committee C hair LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:261@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T200000 DTSTAMP:20190410T133853Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-contra-dance-2/ SUMMARY:UUSA Contra Dance DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:265@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T133000 DTSTAMP:20190422T192452Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-17/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women's Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursday s of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. Our next will be at Panda East\, 103 North Pleasant St.\, Amherst (across Boltwood Walk from our meetinghouse).  We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e- notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:262@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T213000 DTSTAMP:20190417T134204Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/concert-of-music-by-women-composer s/ SUMMARY:Concert of Music by Women Composers DESCRIPTION:Music for piano\, flute\, and voices\, spanning many centuries and continents.\n A Benefit Concert for NELCWIT (New England Learning Cent er for Women in Transition) and the George Sulzner Music Fund at the UUSA\ , with:\n\n\n Brenda Moore Miller\, Music Director at the UUSA\n Suzanne Bona\, flautist and host of Public Radio’s “Sunday Baroque” classic al music radio show\n Nancy Babb\, pianist\n Justina Golden\, Mezzo-sopr ano\n Peter Shea\, Baritone\, and\n Cantabile vocal ensemble.\n\nRecepti on to follow.\n\nSuggested Donation: $10\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \; LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:263@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T140000 DTSTAMP:20190411T150030Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/northampton-pride-parade/ SUMMARY:Northampton Pride Parade DESCRIPTION:The UUSA is marching to show our Pride and love!\nPlans are in place to meet up with the Northampton UU before the parade for an informal breakfast and there is talk of sharing a table where we can put out our S ociety’s information and answer public questions.\n\nWill you join us? ( More exact times will become available as plans\nare set\,)\n\nPlease cont act Rebecca Fricke\, DRE\n413-687-8722\ndre@uusocietyamherst.org\n\n \ ; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:266@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T133000 DTSTAMP:20190504T211210Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-18/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon May 9 will be at Crazy Noodles\, 36 Main St.\, Amh erst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a long er-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have qu estions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers a t sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:264@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T210000 DTSTAMP:20190413T215916Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mark-your-calendars-may-18th-talen ts-and-treasures-service-auction/ SUMMARY:Mark Your Calendars!!! May 18th...Talents and Treasures Service Auc tion DESCRIPTION:We are hoping everyone and all of us will be a part of this fun and purposeful event.\nA focus of this year’s auction is to provide off erings that appeal to families with young children. And to honor that focu s\, there will be a children’s party downstairs with some very special a ctivities during the auction.\n\nBecause this is our most important fundra iser\, it’s important that we all participate by offering a service\, a talent or a treasure. If you are struggling with figuring out what you wil l offer\, please talk with one of the members of this year’s Auction Tas k Force. Stop by the Auction Table in the social hall during coffee hour\, or give one of us a call.\n\nDonation forms are due April 7. You can pick up blank ones and turn in the filled-out forms in the lobby of the meetin ghouse.\n\nMary Herman\, Lisa Cyr\, Carolyn Cave\, Fran Plumer\, Susan Ric e\, Rachel Peterson and Polly Peterson LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:267@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T133000 DTSTAMP:20190510T175908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-cushman-mark et-cafe/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group at Cushman Market & Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon May 23 will be at Cushman Cafe &\; Market\, 491 Pine Street\, Amherst. In nice weather\, it is fun to eat on the patio! L ook for us there if you don't find us inside.\n\nWe welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e- notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:269@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T140000 DTSTAMP:20190513T210606Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/it-is-for-us-the-living/ SUMMARY:"It is for us\, the living . . . " DESCRIPTION:Please join members Ed Tick and Kate Dahlstedt for a Memorial D ay gathering entitled “It is for us\, the living…” designed to help us join in community observance\, witnessing\, forgiveness and reconcilia tion as together we grieve all war losses and give them purpose.\n\n"In th e tradition of the ancient warrior practice of annual sacred gatherings fo r restoring spirit\, we invite you to join us on Memorial Day Sunday. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst has been especially welcoming of our veteran healing efforts. With Rev. Steve Cook\, we have designed and will co-facilitate a Sunday service devoted to helping restore the origina l meaning of Memorial Day. Please come help us heal our relationships to all the fallen\, bring meaning to tragedy and bless our losses."  With honor and gratitude\,  Ed Tick and Kate Dahlstedt LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:271@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T133000 DTSTAMP:20190611T151654Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-19/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon June 13 will be at Pulse Cafe (Route 9 in Hadley). We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-ti me member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questio ns or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sop hiesailing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:270@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T210000 DTSTAMP:20190610T221959Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/dismantling-white-supremacy-group- continues/ SUMMARY:Dismantling White Supremacy Group Continues DESCRIPTION:After eight highly interactive and lively sessions earlier this year (which drew as many as 30 attendees!)\, participants expressed a nee d to go further in their learning together. If you didn’t have a chance to attend the sessions\, which packed a powerful moral and spiritual wallo p\, or you simply want to explore the spiritual and practical aspects of t his work in the future\, you can do any of the following:\n\n Attend the group’s next monthly meeting on Monday\, June 17 from 7-9 pm at the meet inghouse.\n Email Steve (steveatd1@gmail.com) or Susan (scarewrice@gmail. com) Rice\, coordinators\, about getting some of the readings the group fo und helpful in identifying forms\, practices\, and the cultural indicators of white supremacy.\n Request being added to the email list so that you can learn of future events (readings\, films\, actions) sponsored by this group.\n LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:272@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T133000 DTSTAMP:20190625T152900Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-20/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon June 27 will be at Cushman Market and Cafe\, 491 P ine Street\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our S ociety or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, bu t if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:273@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T130000 DTSTAMP:20190706T151737Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/note-earlier-time-womens-lunch-gro up/ SUMMARY:NOTE EARLIER TIME: Women's Lunch Group DESCRIPTION:This week the Women's Lunch Group will gather at 11:30 a.m.\, r ather than at 12:00 p.m .\, to beat the crowds to the popular covered deck at Esselon on Route 9 in Hadley.\n\nWe meet on the second and fourth Thur sdays of the month for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuis ine. . We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a lon ger-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have q uestions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:274@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T133000 DTSTAMP:20190712T155833Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-bridgeside-g rille/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group at BridgeSide Grille DESCRIPTION:This group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the mont h at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. Our luncheon July 25 will be in Sunderland at 9 Amherst Road at BridgeSide Gri lle\, a new venue for us. We hope to dine on the patio! Our group welcomes every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member o r friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@ gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:268@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T203000 DTSTAMP:20190515T120604Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/traveling-through-india/ SUMMARY:Traveling through India DESCRIPTION:Come share Sophie and Pete Rogers' 2½-month journey this past winter through South India and Rajasthan state in western India.\n\nThey t raveled light\, followed no itinerary\, took local transport\, avoided oth er western tourists\, and stayed in local homes &\; tiny hotels when po ssible.\nNarrated Slide Show with Snacks in the Willie Eaton Social Hall.\ n\nALL ARE WELCOME!\n\nOPTIONAL DONATION TO UUSA LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:276@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T130000 DTSTAMP:20190805T165233Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/lunch-with-the-minister/ SUMMARY:Lunch with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and your curiosity. For three Wednesdays in Au gust (August 7\, 14\, 21)\, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Social Hall\, Re v. Rachael is hosting Lunch with the Minister. Whether you’ve been waiti ng for an occasion to show off your new Toy Story lunchbox (or your vintag e Holly Hobbie lunchbox\, for that matter)\, or you picked something up at Pita Pockets\, join Rev. Rachael for conversation over lunch. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:275@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T133000 DTSTAMP:20190805T164928Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-the-monkey-bar/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group @ The Monkey Bar DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our luncheon August 8 will be at The Monkey Bar\, 63 North Plea sant Street\, Amherst — if the weather is nice\, look for us on the porc h in back! We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you ha ve questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Janis Gray at jsgray@crocker.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:277@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T133000 DTSTAMP:20190805T165354Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/lunch-with-the-minister-2/ SUMMARY:Lunch with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and your curiosity. For three Wednesdays in Au gust (August 7\, 14\, 21)\, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Social Hall\, Re v. Rachael is hosting Lunch with the Minister. Whether you’ve been waiti ng for an occasion to show off your new Toy Story lunchbox (or your vintag e Holly Hobbie lunchbox\, for that matter)\, or you picked something up at Pita Pockets\, join Rev. Rachael for conversation over lunch. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:280@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T200000 DTSTAMP:20190814T000243Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/vespers-for-peace-a-special-servic e-this-wednesday-august-14/ SUMMARY:Vespers for Peace\; A Special Service\, Wednesday\, August 14 DESCRIPTION:Vespers for Peace\nRev. Rachael Hayes\nCircle 'round for freedo m. Circle 'round for peace. Please join me for a special Wednesday evening \, August 14th at 7 PM vespers service. My heart is broken in this moment over the repeated mass shootings in our country\, and I am humbled to refl ect that only the most horrific violence makes the national news. Maybe yo u are living as I am with the deep compound grief of our violent culture.\ n\nWe don't need to hold this moment alone\, and we must not give up on a world in which all people live in safety\, dignity\, and love. Please join me to acknowledge our grief\, share our hopes\, and move toward action. W e can be peacemakers.\n\nFrom August 11 to August 18\, people of faith thr oughout this country will participate in Peacemaker Sabbath services for m essages of hope\, healing\, and peace. We will pray and prepare to take ac tion against gun violence and white extremism. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/07/Rev.-Rachael-Hayes.jpg LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:278@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T130000 DTSTAMP:20190805T165519Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/lunch-with-the-minister-3/ SUMMARY:Lunch with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and your curiosity. For three Wednesdays in Au gust (August 7\, 14\, 21)\, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Social Hall\, Re v. Rachael is hosting Lunch with the Minister. Whether you’ve been waiti ng for an occasion to show off your new Toy Story lunchbox (or your vintag e Holly Hobbie lunchbox\, for that matter)\, or you picked something up at Pita Pockets\, join Rev. Rachael for conversation over lunch. LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:281@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T190000 DTSTAMP:20190814T021035Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/new-englands-best-texas-bbq/ SUMMARY:New England's Best Texas BBQ DESCRIPTION:New England's Best Texas BBQ!\nSaturday\, August 24\, Games beg in 2pm\; Dinner at 4pm\nHosts: Steve and Susan Rice\nNew England’s Best Texas BBQ!\n\nPlease join the Rices' in kicking up your heels (or not) and sharing in a traditional Texas BBQ. We’ve cleaned and decorated the bar n so we can have a good old-fashioned barn dance.\nEveryone is welcome\, r egardless of age or tolerance for things Texan. We’re starting off with lawn games (croquet\, cornhole\, bocci ball\, and more). Dinner will have vegetarian options. Kate and Emma Rice will teach some basic Texas style l ine dances.\nCome and celebrate the beginning of a new year at the UUSA.\n If you didn’t already purchase this auction event\, please call or email so that we can be sure to have plenty of food and drink. (SCarewRice@gmai l.com\; steveatd1@gmail.com\; 413-253-4485)\n\nAdults - $10\; kids - $5\; small kids- free…to support of the UUSA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:283@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T133000 DTSTAMP:20190826T232216Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-22/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. Our gathering September 12 be at Johnny's Tavern on Boltwood Wa lk (off the parking garage) in Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether s he is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not nece ssary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notificat ion list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:284@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T140000 DTSTAMP:20190829T000812Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/welcome-back-picnic/ SUMMARY:Welcome Back Picnic DESCRIPTION:Groff Park - 83 Mill Lane\, Amherst\n\nImmediately following th e Service from 12—2 pm*\n\n*If it is raining we will picnic in our socia l hall.\n\nSuggested Food Contributions by Last Name:\n\nA-E: Desserts\n\n F-K: Appetizers\n\nL-S: Main Dishes\n\nT-X: Salads\n\nCome Enjoy Community and the Start of the New Year!\n\nSponsored by the UUSA RE Ministry - Que stions? Need a ride?  Want to share a ride?  Call or talk to DRE\, Rebec ca Fricke 413-687-8722\n\n.   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:286@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T203000 DTSTAMP:20190916T013047Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/how-buddhist-practice-impacts-our- lives/ SUMMARY:How Buddhist Practice Impacts Our Lives DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nThree Stories\, Three Paths\nThe first of our series of playfully entitled “One Night Stands…” begins on September 26\, 201 9 from7:00-8:30 PM in the Social Hall of the UUSA. This program will offer thoughtful and lively perspectives from three people who integrate Buddhi st practice into their lives and involvement with Unitarian Universalism.\ n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Fuderich—Recently retired from UNICEF\, Rob got interes ted in Buddhism as a Peace Corp Volunteer 42 years ago when working in Nep al. His practice of Vipassana Meditation gives his life “meaning and bal ance.”\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusanne Personette—Began with Transcenden tal Meditation in the 1970s and has studied Tibetan Buddhism (Mahayana and Dzogchen) with teachers for 16 years. She is a retired architect and a pa inter.\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEd Schreiber—has worked with a rather non-t raditional Zen teacher for 25 years. He is a human services administrator\ , trainer and speaker with a focus in addiction treatment.\n \;\n\nJoi n us for an informal evening of serious and playful conversation and\, dar e we say\, spiritual spaciousness. You’ll be invited to ask questions. A ll are welcome!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are paying attention\, you’ll leave this gathering reflecting on your own life\, how you make meaning\, or han dle the stress and chaos that inevitably shows up. And\, it may challenge you to think more about how we live in community and our exquisite interco nnectedness with each other.\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for this program\, although your voluntary\, free-will donation will help us d efray expenses.\n\n\n LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:279@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T120000 DTSTAMP:20190808T163433Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/annual-connecticut-river-source-to -sea-clean-up/ SUMMARY:Annual Connecticut River "Source to Sea" Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Help keep the Connecticut River clean at the annual Source to S ea Clean Up with the Connecticut River Conservancy\nSaturday\, Sept 28\, 9 :30 a.m. to noon\n\nThis is a project for UUSA congregants of all ages\, t he Green Sanctuary Committee\, and the UUSA Youth Group. Please bring work gloves\, rain boots\, shovels\, and rakes. We'll be working in steep and muddy areas\, and on the lookout for ticks and poison ivy. Sounds rough\, yes? But there are lots of jobs\, not all of which re- quire great agility .\n\nThe UUSA has participated in the Source to Sea Clean Up for many year s – and it is making a difference. The Source to Sea Connecticut River C lean Up is a great way to be outside\, in the water\, and with friends doi ng good work. Please join us.\nSign up at a Sunday service\, or email one of us:\n\nRon Grosslein\n\n Karen Fisk\n\nRebecca Fricke \n\nWe’ll emai l you the location(s)\, weather issues\, etc. as the date approaches. For a look at the larger effort\, follow this link:\n\nSee you at the river! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:288@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T133000 DTSTAMP:20190930T140420Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/timeline-sharing-and-congregationa l-potluck-lunch/ SUMMARY:Timeline Sharing and Congregational Potluck Lunch DESCRIPTION:UUSA’s History/ Herstory/ Theirstory/ Yourstory\nAs part of o ur process of getting to know Rev. Rachael and bringing her into our commu nity\, the Transition Team has set up a “timeline" in the social hall. I t is meant to give us a chance to share our past with each other and with her\, and to begin the process of thinking about where we will go next as a congregation.\n\nWe invite you to add your own memories. For example: wh at do you know about Jeffrey Campbell\, an African-American minister at UU SA? When did Shelter Sunday begin? When did we add a flaming chalice to ou r services? When was the first Connecticut River clean-up? When did you fi rst suspect you were a UU’er? When did you first begin attending UUSA se rvices? When did you become a member\, get married here or have a child de dicated at UUSA?\n\nWe also invite you to begin thinking about our future. What do you love about UUSA now and want to keep? What changes would you like to see?\n\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, October 6\, we will come together for a potluck lunch and share our findings. \n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\nSuggested potluck contributions by last name:\n\n\n\nA-E Salads F-K Main Dishes L-Q Desserts R-X Main Dishes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:289@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T133000 DTSTAMP:20190930T141651Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-miss-saigon/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch @ Miss Saigon DESCRIPTION:The Women's Lunch Gtroup meets on the second and fourth Thursda ys of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. The luncheon October 10 will be at Miss Saigon\, across the stre et from our Meetinghouse next to CVS. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necess ary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notificatio n list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:290@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000 DTSTAMP:20190930T140903Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/building-and-grounds-work-day/ SUMMARY:Building and Grounds Work Day DESCRIPTION:Build camaraderie and share your energy as we take on some main tenance and repair tasks like window washing\, light painting\, refinishin g the outdoor benches and removing roof debris.  We’ll stay until noon at the latest.  Wear grubby work clothes and bring tools for bench refini shing if you have any.  Send your questions to Tom Fricke at tjfricke@gma il.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:291@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T203000 DTSTAMP:20190930T141825Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/new-perspectives-on-aging-in-the-v alley-an-evening-with-the-amherst-senior-centers-new-director/ SUMMARY:New Perspectives on Aging in the Valley: An Evening with the Amhers t Senior Center’s New Director DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public\, but free-will donations will help offset expenses.\n\nMary Beth Ogulewicz\, JD\, LCSW\, brings an impressiv e skill set to her new job at the helm of the Amherst Senior Center. There ’s no doubt that her professional training and experience as a licensed clinical social worker and attorney offer solid grounding to her work.\n\n It is\, however\, her personal warmth\, inclusive values and bold vision t hat animate her\, with a discerning eye to what works (and could work bett er)\, and who’s at the table (and who is not). Hear more about key issue s:\n\n Transportation Challenges\n Concerns of the Newly Retired\n Care givers: Their Dignity and Struggles\n Honest Conversations\n Programming that Respects Abilities\, Talents and Interests of the “Whole Person. ”\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:287@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T210000 DTSTAMP:20190916T014501Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/fundraiser-for-goodwin-memorial/ SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER for GOODWIN MEMORIAL DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Opportunity Network (ION) is helping Goodwin Mem orial AME Zion Church raise money to fix their boiler and make other neede d repairs at their Woodside Ave. historic church in Amherst. This work tot als at least $50\,000.\n\nOn Saturday\, October 26 at 7PM a benefit concer t will be held at First Congregational Church. Entertainers will include A nnie Patterson with others\, Amherst Gospel Choir\, Leverett Community Cho rus\, and a youth group. More people and groups are being sought. Before t he concert a separate dinner starting at 5 PM will be held at Grace Church .\n\nOur Dedicated Offering Committee has decided that our UU Society will support Goodwin by providing a Dedicated Offering this November.\n\nSugge sted donation $20.00 for each event. Tickets for dinner & concert availabl e from Mary Beth during Social Hour\, our UU representative for ION\, or f rom A. J. Hastings. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T133000 DTSTAMP:20191014T191034Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-discussion-of-white-fragility / SUMMARY:UUSA Discussion of "White Fragility" DESCRIPTION:Facilitated Discussions Prompted By White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism\nBy Robin DiAngelo\n“whit es are operating under the false assumption that we can’t simultaneously be good people and participate\nin racism” (p.49)\nAnd also by the Nove mber 3 Sermon:\n“White People Have Work To Do”\n\n\nPlease sign up at Social Hours in October or by signing up here: https://tinyurl.com/y59hjbe q or by contacting the office\nYou’re invited to join the discussion eve n if you haven’t read the book with this title. We will be focused on is sues raised both by this best-selling book and related topics that Rev. Ra chael will explore in her sermon on November 3. The book is available at bookstores and libraries or you can seek a loaner copy from the office.\nD id you know the author has a local connection? She was once a tenured prof essor at Westfield State University and mentions a very local example of r acist talk in her book.\n\nSponsored by the Dismantling Systemic White Sup remacy CATEGORIES:Social Justice LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:297@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T133000 DTSTAMP:20191106T154850Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-ginger-garde n/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group at Ginger Garden DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. The luncheon November 14 will be at Ginger Garden\, on Route 9 and\nUniversity Drive in Amherst in the Big Y shopping plaza.\n\nWe welcom e every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e-notification list\, contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing @gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:296@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T130000 DTSTAMP:20191110T222530Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/winter-open-studio/ SUMMARY:Winter Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you paint? Would you enjoy some company while you paint? Wan t some helpful feedback on your wok? If so\, this is for you!\n\nCome join the UUSA Winter Open Studio for painters of all media and all levels in o ur beautiful Social Hall this winter. Paint or draw whatever you'd like: b ring photo references\, finish something you started\, bring still life ma terials to paint\, or just make up something. You can come to one or come to all sessions – it’s up to you! We paint from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m .\, then share a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p .m. on the first and third Fridays of each month.\n\n Let us know you are coming by copying this link and pasting in your browser: https://docs.goo gle.com/spreadsheets/d/123DPsJI6SkODszWUcyz_jhRXto7es8ux_IahiJb5w0I/edit?u sp=sharing\n Bring $5 to $10 cash to help cover the cost of heat and ligh ts.\n Bring a shower curtain or drop cloth to protect your table and the floor under you.\n Bring your stuff: paints\, brushes\, canvases\, portab le easel\, etc.\n Bring your lunch and beverage.\n\nQuestions? SusannePer sonette@gmail.com LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T210000 DTSTAMP:20191110T220756Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/folk-concert/ SUMMARY:Folk Concert DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nFeaturing Singer Songwriters\nDave Dersham and Jason Thre lfall\nSaturday\, November 16th 7 - 9 PM\n\n\n\n\nSliding Scale: $10-15/pe rson to benefit the UUSA\n\n\n\n\nUnitarian Universalist Church of Amherst 121 N. Pleasant St. Amherst\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonation at the door - Light sna cks will be served\n\n\nA fundraiser for the UU Society of Amherst\n\n\n\n \nJoin us at the UU Society of Amherst for a concert of original music pro vided by artists Dave Dersham and Jason Threlfall. Dave Dersham’s lyrics are fiercely honest\, wonderfully articulate and paint a unique image of Americana\, with well-crafted songs of hope and challenge. Jason Threlfall paints reflections of love found\, love lost\, and everyday challenges th at test the human spirit.\n\n“Dave Dersham’s songs are rich and earthy . Listen closely – you’ll catch quick turns of phrase and wry humor in one song and honest and dark explorations of the human condition in the n ext.” – Matt Smith\, Club Passim\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/10/D-and-J-3535.jpg LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:295@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T123000 DTSTAMP:20191106T153351Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/parents-as-spiritual-guides/ SUMMARY:Parents as Spiritual Guides DESCRIPTION:Rev. Rachael\, Rebecca and Jacy will lead a 45-minute session i n Classroom A on parenting in the UU tradition. (Childcare and snacks prov ided in Classroom B.) Topics and questions for parents and guardians will include: What do you think your spiritual role is? How do you serve as a g uide and what would you like to learn and do differently? How would you li ke to help your children develop their faith? What rituals does your famil y have and what do you want to create in the future?\nCome let’s start a conversation which hopefully will continue throughout the year. LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:294@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T133000 DTSTAMP:20191106T152516Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/lunch-with-the-minister-4/ SUMMARY:Lunch with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch to the Minister’s Study and spend a little t ime discussing the theme of compassion. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:285@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T200000 DTSTAMP:20191110T222043Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-revelry-songs-soup-sweets/ SUMMARY:Holiday Revelry – Songs\, Soup\, & Sweets DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nMark Your Calendar! Saturday\, Dec. 7\, 5:00 – 8:00 p .m.\n\n\n\n\n$15/Adults\; $5/Children 3-17\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a festive evening of community fun. We’ll start the evening with a concert and sin g-a-long led by our fabulous music director\, Brenda Miller\, and friends. A hearty soup and salad supper will follow\, complete with special holida y beverages. Gift baskets of all sizes created by the Basket Brigade will be available. The evening will wrap up with a Cookie Walk (think cake walk )\, where all participants will take home a box of delicious holiday cooki es. This is a UUSA community builder and fundraiser so mark your calendars for December 8\, 5:00 p.m. Plan on bringing another family or a friend! F or more information\, please contact: Mary Herman (mary.c.herman@gmail.com ) or Sue Kelly (spahrkellys@gmail.com).\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/04/vector-musical-5.png LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:299@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T133000 DTSTAMP:20191211T155144Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-30-boltwood-2/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group @ 30 Boltwood DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and four Thursday s of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. The luncheon December 12 will be at 30 Boltwood (formerly The Lor d Jeff) in Amherst. Its holiday decorations are always a treat! We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member o r friend. We do not usually ask you to RSVP\, but please do because of our reservation of the private room. Contact Sophie Rogers at sophiesailing@g mail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:298@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T133000 DTSTAMP:20191211T154850Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/lunch-with-the-minister-5/ SUMMARY:Lunch with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch to the Minister’s Study and spend a little t ime discussing the theme of acceptance. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:300@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T133000 DTSTAMP:20191211T155358Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-conversation/ SUMMARY:Congregational Conversation DESCRIPTION:Please stay after service December 15 for a Congregational Conv ersation. Join all for a hearty spread provided by the Religious Education Ministry and Board of Trustees in the Willie Eaton Social Hall. Then retu rn to the Sanctuary to reflect on the various transitions our congregation is currently engaging.\n\nOne particularly obvious transition is our size . Our membership numbers put us in the category of “mid-sized\,” bigge r than the “small” congregation we have been for decades. This growth means we are offering a safe and nurturing community for more people than ever before — which is certainly joyful news. Our growth also means that some of what we have always known is changing.\n\nWhat opportunities and what challenges accompany our growth? What is likely to stay the same and what might change? And — as we continue to grow and spread our reasonabl e and embracing faith — what will be challenging to let go of and what w ill be exciting to take on?\n\nWe will have opportunities to praise what i s going well and discern ways things could improve. Please join us n a gui ded conversation with members of the Board and Rev. Rachael.\nChildcare is available END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:301@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191220T130000 DTSTAMP:20191211T155801Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/winter-open-studio-2/ SUMMARY:Winter Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you paint? Would you enjoy some company while you paint? Wan t some helpful feedback on your work? If so\, this is for you!\n\nCome joi n the UUSA Winter Open Studio for painters of all media and all levels in our beautiful Social Hall this winter. Paint or draw whatever you'd like: bring photo references\, finish something you started\, bring still life m aterials to paint\, or just make up something. You can come to one or come to all sessions – it’s up to you!\n\nWe paint from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, then share a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12:00 p.m. to 1: 00 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Here’s what you ne ed to do:\n\n Let us know you are coming by copying this link and pasti ng in your browser: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/123DPsJI6SkODsz WUcyz_jhRXto7es8ux_IahiJb5w0I/edit?usp=sharing\n Bring $5 to $10 cash t o help cover the cost of heat and lights.\n Bring a shower curtain or d rop cloth to protect your table and the floor under you.\n Bring your s tuff: paints\, brushes\, canvases\, portable easel\, etc.\n Bring your lunch and beverage.\nQuestions? SusannePersonette@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:302@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T133000 DTSTAMP:20200122T033506Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-bridgeside-g rille-2/ SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE Women's lunch group now to be at Johnny's Tavern DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. The luncheon January 23 (originally scheduled for BridgeSide Gr ille) will be at Johnny's Tavern\, 30 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst. (We just le arned BridgeSide Grille is undergoing remodeling.) We welcome every woman\ , whether she is new to our Society or a longertime member or friend. It i s not necessary to RSVP\, but if you have questions or want to be on the e -notification list\, let Mary McKenna know (request her contact informatio n from the office). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:303@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T133000 DTSTAMP:20200208T235132Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-at-judies/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group at Judie's DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Lunch Group meets on the second and fourth Thursd ays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensiv e cuisine. The luncheon February 13 will be Judie’s Restaurant\, 51 Nort h Pleasant St.\, Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to o ur Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:304@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T130000 DTSTAMP:20200208T235938Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/open-studio-5/ SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you paint? Would you enjoy some company while you paint? Wan t some helpful feedback on your work? If so\, this is for you!\n\nCome joi n the UUSA Winter Open Studio for painters of all media and all levels in our beautiful Social Hall this winter. Paint or draw whatever you'd like: bring photo references\, finish something you started\, bring still life m aterials to paint\, or just make up something. Come to one or come to all sessions – it’s up to you! We paint from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, the n share a bag lunch and friendly critique from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month: Feb. 21 Mar. 6 and 20 Apr. 3 an d maybe 17.\n\nHere’s what you need to do:\nLet us know you are coming b y copying this link and pasting in your browser:\n\nhttps://docs.google.co m/spreadsheets/d/123DPsJI6SkODszWUcyz_jhRXto7es8ux_IahiJb5w0I/edit?usp=sha ring\n\nBring $5 to $10 cash to help cover the cost of heat and lights.\nB ring a shower curtain or drop cloth to protect your table and the floor un der you.\nBring your stuff: paints\, brushes\, canvases\, portable easel\, etc.\nBring your lunch and beverage. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:306@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T133000 DTSTAMP:20200221T184526Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-formosa/ SUMMARY:Women's lunch group @ Formosa DESCRIPTION:This group meets at a different restaurant at noon on the secon d and fourth Thursdays of the month for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine.  On February 27 we will meet at Formosa on Main Str eet in Amherst. We welcome every woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP\, but if y ou have questions\, need help finding a ride\, or want to be on the e-noti fication list\, contact Mary McKenna (you can receive her contact informat ion from our office). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:305@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T143000 DTSTAMP:20200209T000302Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-at-not-bread-alone-2/ SUMMARY:UUSA at Not Bread Alone DESCRIPTION:Seven UUs are needed to provide a delicious lunch at Not Bread Alone\, the soup kitchen in the read of First Congregational Church (acces s through its Spring Street parking lot). No experience is needed\, as we work under the direction of the kitchen manager. Have fun and meet new peo ple! We work in shifts. Cooks: 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.\; servers: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.\; clean-up crew: 12:00 - @ 2:30 p.m.\nIf you can help\, pleas e contact Mary Beth Seminario. (Email or call the office for her contact i nformation.)  THANK YOU!! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:308@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T133000 DTSTAMP:20200228T151617Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-lunch-group-crazy-noodles/ SUMMARY:Women's Lunch Group @ Crazy Noodles DESCRIPTION:We meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at noon for spirited conversation over local\, inexpensive cuisine. The luncheon March 12 will be at Crazy Noodles\, 36 Main Street\, Amherst. We welcome e very woman\, whether she is new to our Society or a longer-time member or friend. It is not necessary to RSVP.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:309@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T203000 DTSTAMP:20200314T204742Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/extinction-rebellion-heading-for-e xtinction-and-what-to-do-about-it/ SUMMARY:CANCELED -- Extinction Rebellion: Heading for Extinction and What T o Do About It. DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThis talk will be rescheduled as an online event. Stay tu ned!\nExtinction Rebellion On Tuesday\, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Socia l Hall\, the Green Sanctuary Committee is hosting a talk by the activist g roup Extinction Rebellion called "Heading for Extinction and What To Do Ab out It." There will be time for reflection and discussion about the climat e emergency and introduce Extinction Rebellion's response and call to acti on.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Environmental Action LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:312@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T183000 DTSTAMP:20200324T155951Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/online-midweek-joys-and-sorrows-le d-by-rev-rachael-hayes/ SUMMARY:Online: Midweek Joys and Sorrows led by Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Over the last week\, it has seemed like a lot of life has happe ned in a short amount of time. Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of Joys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness.\nhttps://uu ma.zoom.us/j/760290601\nor call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meetin g ID 760 290 601 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T153000 DTSTAMP:20200324T160414Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/online-adult-re-guided-reflection- led-by-rev-rachael-hayes/ SUMMARY:Online Adult RE: Guided Reflection led by Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/120832036 \nor call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T210000 DTSTAMP:20200324T160800Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/parent-zoom/ SUMMARY:Parent Zoom DESCRIPTION:Please contact Rebecca Fricke\, Director of Religious Education \, for Zoom links.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:307@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T170000 DTSTAMP:20200221T202248Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/vital-voices-women-of-color-and-th e-2020-election/ SUMMARY:Vital Voices: Women of Color and the 2020 Election DESCRIPTION:Please Join us in a conversation\n\nVital Voices: Women of Colo r and the 2020 Election\nSunday\, March 29th\, 3:00-5:00 PM\nEdwards Churc h\, 297Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\nEvent is Free and Open to the publi c\nPresented jointly with Pioneer Valley Interfaith Refugee Action Group & amp\; Critical Connections\, Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst and other local organizations\n\nAccording to a recent report\, Ahead of the Majority\, women of color represented a 37% increase in voter turnout in t he 2018 mid-term elections\, and played a significant role in mobilizing t heir social networks to become politically active and vote. Women of color are again poised to play an increasingly pivotal role in the upcoming pre sidential election. What can be done to support women of color and their m obilization in the upcoming election\, not just as voters\, but movement l eaders\, activists\, and candidates? Join us on Sunday\, March 29th for an in-depth conversation with political activists\, Tahirah Amatul-Wadud\, H elena Berbano and Kimberly Peeler-Allen (to be confirmed).\nSpeakers:\nHel ena Berbano\, National Political Director\, New American Leaders\nHelena B erbano is a second generation Filipina American\, organizer\, activist\, a nd campaign operative.  New American Leaders is leading a movement for in clusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to us e their power and potential in elected office. It is the only national\, n onpartisan organization focused on bringing New Americans into the politic al process. A primary goal is the training and inspiring immigrant leaders of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to run for office.\nTahira Amatul-Wa dud\nTahirah\, an African-American Muslim woman\, was a Democratic candida te in 2018 for the Massachusetts 1st Congressional District in the U.S. Ho use of Representatives\, challenging 30 year Democratic incumbent Richard E. Neal.  She is a lawyer in Western Massachusetts with a focus on domest ic relations and civil rights law.  Tahira was the keynote speaker at a p revious joint program in October 2018\, Muslim Women in Politics:  Shapin g Narratives\, Shaping Perceptions.\nKimberly Peeler-Allen                                                  To be Confirmed\nKimberly Peeler-Allen was the co-founder of Higher H eights for America (HHFA)\, a national organization building the political power and leadership of Black women from the voting booth to elected offi ce. Currently she is the Co-Chair of Higher Heights for America PAC. Kimbe rly has been working at the intersection of race\, gender and politics for almost 20 years.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:310@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T130000 DTSTAMP:20200401T145543Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/carbon-dividends-keeping-carbon-in -the-ground-spurring-innovation/ SUMMARY:Carbon Dividends: Keeping Carbon in the Ground & Spurring Innovatio n: Now an On-Line Talk DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nJoin us a few minutes before 12:00 p.m. on Sunday at ht tps://uuma.zoom.us/j/805733172 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter th e Meeting ID: 805 733 172 when prompted.\n\nClimate change presents an urg ent call to action. Personal actions are important\, but only one third of all emissions are under our direct control. Policies that put a price on carbon have the power to change the economics to keep carbon in the ground \, spur renewable energy innovation\, and stimulate the economy. When comb ined with a dividend that is reimbursed to citizens\, it also provides a j ust solution for low- and middle-income families.\n\nSeveral presidential candidates are supportive of carbon pricing and dividends\, and our state legislature is also considering a carbon pricing bill\, which has been co- sponsored by 93 reps (60% of the MA House).\n\nThe presenters are Lora San dhusen\, chair of the Pioneer Valley Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby (CC L)\, and Jeff Clark\, who is a UUSA member\, CCL volunteer and long-time c limate activist. The Citizens Climate Lobby is committed to getting bi-par tisan support for market-driven solutions to climate change.\n\n\nThe Zoom meeting information is TBD.  Look here for details later.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Environmental Action END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:315@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T113000 DTSTAMP:20200414T153910Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/new-death-and-dying-in-the-time-of -covid-19/ SUMMARY:NEW! Death and Dying in the Time of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of COVID-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death.\n\nW hat do we need to die well?\n\nThis group will be convened by Rev. Rachael and will meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 to explore the questions and feelings arising around the concept of death. You need not commit to atte nd all sessions\, and drop-ins are welcome. The topics will be responsive to participants’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, what to do with possessions\, memori al services\, obituaries\, right relationships\, life review\, writing or recording goodbyes\, and visualizing our deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhtt ps://bit.ly/3e33qNP\nDial by touch tone phone\n+1 646 876 9923\nMeeting ID : 847 853 127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:330@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T113000 DTSTAMP:20200502T154336Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/death-and-dying-in-the-time-of-cov id-19/ SUMMARY:Death and Dying in the Time of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of Covid-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death. What do we need to die well?\n\nThe topics will be responsive to participants ’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, what to do with possessions\, memorial services\, o bituaries\, right relationships\, life review\, writing or recording goodb yes\, and visualizing our deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://bit.ly/3 e33qNP\n\nDial by touch tone phone\n\nMeeting ID: 847 853 127\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:317@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T190000 DTSTAMP:20200502T151823Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-led-by-th e-rev-rachael-hayes/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows – Led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://bit.ly/2KPEuf7 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted.\ n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:324@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T200000 DTSTAMP:20200502T153114Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-and-virtual-amherst-arts-nigh t-plus/ SUMMARY:UUSA and Virtual Amherst Arts Night Plus DESCRIPTION:Enjoy artists\, interviews\, and music! Grab a drink and someth ing to nibble. Amherst Media is broadcasting this virtual art walk on Ch. 15. You may also stream the program here:  https://tinyurl.com/ybj8flnx\n \nThe May Virtual Arts Night features the following artists and venues:\n\ n The Bower Studio presenting Opertura’s exhibit “Dream Reflection. ”\n Gallery A3 presenting artists Laura Holland and Janet Walerstein Wi nston.\n UMass-UMCA presenting Amherst artist Avital Sagalyn. A discussio n with Hugh Davies.\n The Unitarian-Universalist Society presenting “Jo urney of a Wandering Angel.” The story behind the Tiffany stained glass window.\n\nPlus special musical guests:\n\n The O-Tones\n The Jazz Mesme rizers\, and\n Chris Smither.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:326@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T160000 DTSTAMP:20200502T153712Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/guided-reflection-led-by-rev-racha el-hayes/ SUMMARY:Guided Reflection led by Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.\n\nPlease click https://bit.ly/3 f4CHRm or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 when prompted.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:331@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T113000 DTSTAMP:20200502T154900Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/death-and-dying-in-the-time-of-cov id-19-2/ SUMMARY:Death and Dying in the Time of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of Covid-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death. What do we need to die well?\n\nThe topics will be responsive to participants ’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, what to do with possessions\, memorial services\, o bituaries\, right relationships\, life review\, writing or recording goodb yes\, and visualizing our deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://bit.ly/3 e33qNP\n\nDial by touch tone phone\n\nMeeting ID: 847 853 127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:318@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T190000 DTSTAMP:20200502T151750Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-led-by-th e-rev-rachael-hayes-2/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows – Led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://bit.ly/2KPEuf7 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted.\ n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:322@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T133000 DTSTAMP:20200502T152529Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Please join us for spirited conversation\, including the sharin g of ways you are coping with “sheltering in place” during this time. What is sustaining you? What is nurturing you? Inspiring you? Entertaining you?\n\nPlease join us by clicking on https://bit.ly/35nW8jB  Meeting ID : 983 8988 5674 Password: 135383\n\nor call in at +1 646 876 9923 and ente r the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\n\nQuestions? Please contact Sophie Rogers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:316@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T150000 DTSTAMP:20200513T144853Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-the-vote-project-zoom-kickoff / SUMMARY:UUSA the Vote Project -- Zoom Kickoff DESCRIPTION:An exciting effort is afoot here at UUSA. Eligible voters of co lor are being purged from voter rolls. A UUSA the Vote Project is planning to partner with the Reclaim Our Vote Campaign\, a black-led organization\ , to re-register purged voters in North Carolina\, Texas\, Arizona\, Alaba ma\, Mississippi\, and Georgia.\nFind Out More –Attend the Kickoff\, Thu rsday\, May 14\, 2 PM\nZoom Link: https://bit.ly/3fc6SWH or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 996 3096 9423 when prompted.\nVote Love - Defeat Hate\nTake Action to Support Your Values!\nJoin with other U Us Everywhere!\nUU the Vote is a non-partisan faith initiative to engage o ur neighbors\, educate our communities\, mobilize voters\, and rally aroun d key ballot initiatives. All through 2020 the UUA is supporting congregat ions and UU organizations in activating thousands of Unitarian Universalis ts to mobilize for electoral justice at the local\, state and national lev els. – UUA the Vote Website\n \;\nThis is jointly sponsored by the U USA’s Dismantling Systemic White Supremacy Ministry and the Social Actio n Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/05/uu_the_vote_logo_v1_horizontal_152pxt_by_600px_rgb_300ppi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:327@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T160000 DTSTAMP:20200502T153834Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/guided-reflection-led-by-the-rev-r achael-hayes/ SUMMARY:Guided Reflection led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.\n\nPlease click https://bit.ly/3 f4CHRm or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 when prompted.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:325@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T123000 DTSTAMP:20200502T153449Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/climate-lunch-n-learn-the-100-clim ate-solution-with-solomon-goldstein-rose/ SUMMARY:Climate Lunch n’ Learn: The 100% Climate Solution with Solomon Go ldstein-Rose DESCRIPTION:After the Sunday service using same Zoom meeting link: https:// bit.ly/3aQWIYf Meeting ID: 935 4201 5019\; Password: 942416 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 935 4201 5019 when prompted.\n\n Solomon will present “The "100% Solution\,” a framework that is outlin ed in his new book of the same name. He developed the framework as he trie d to wrap his own mind around the global picture of climate change. In th is talk sponsored by the Green Sanctuary Committee\, Solomon will give an overview of the technical side of what must physically be achieved to sol ve climate change and will excite participants with ideas on effective me ssaging to build the political consensus we need for bold action that act ually adds up. People will go away feeling more grounded in their underst anding of what's needed to solve climate change\, and more hopeful that i t is possible.\n\nSolomon Goldstein-Rose has been a climate activist since age 11. His education in engineering and public policy gave him a unique perspective on the intersection of what physically has to happen to solve climate change and what approaches might actually make it happen. He also served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019 rep resenting the 3rd Hampshire district. An overview of the book is available at https://www.solomongr.com/.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:332@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T113000 DTSTAMP:20200502T155008Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/death-and-dying-in-the-time-of-cov id-19-3/ SUMMARY:Death and Dying in the Time of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of Covid-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death. What do we need to die well?\n\nThe topics will be responsive to participants ’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, what to do with possessions\, memorial services\, o bituaries\, right relationships\, life review\, writing or recording goodb yes\, and visualizing our deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://bit.ly/3 e33qNP\n\nDial by touch tone phone\n\nMeeting ID: 847 853 127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:319@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T190000 DTSTAMP:20200502T151943Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-led-by-th e-rev-rachael-hayes-3/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows -- Led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://bit.ly/2KPEuf7 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted.\ n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:323@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T130000 DTSTAMP:20200502T152842Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/virtual-lunch-with-the-minister/ SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Please click on https://uuma.zoom.us/j/193118329  or call in a t +1 646 876 9923  and enter Meeting ID: 193 118 329.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:328@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T160000 DTSTAMP:20200502T153943Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/guided-reflection-led-by-the-rev-r achael-hayes-2/ SUMMARY:Guided Reflection led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.\n\nPlease click https://bit.ly/3 f4CHRm or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 when prompted.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:333@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T113000 DTSTAMP:20200502T155116Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/death-and-dying-in-the-time-of-cov id-19-4/ SUMMARY:Death and Dying in the Time of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of Covid-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death. What do we need to die well?\n\nThe topics will be responsive to participants ’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, what to do with possessions\, memorial services\, o bituaries\, right relationships\, life review\, writing or recording goodb yes\, and visualizing our deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://bit.ly/3 e33qNP\n\nDial by touch tone phone\n\nMeeting ID: 847 853 127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:320@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T190000 DTSTAMP:20200502T152041Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-led-by-th e-rev-rachael-hayes-4/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows -- Led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://bit.ly/2KPEuf7 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted.\ n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:321@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T133000 DTSTAMP:20200502T152605Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Please join us for spirited conversation\, including the sharin g of ways you are coping with “sheltering in place” during this time. What is sustaining you? What is nurturing you? Inspiring you? Entertaining you?\n\nPlease join us by clicking on https://bit.ly/35nW8jB  Meeting ID : 983 8988 5674 Password: 135383\n\nor call in at +1 646 876 9923 and ente r the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\n\nQuestions? Please contact Sophie Rogers . END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:329@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T160000 DTSTAMP:20200502T154131Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/guided-reflection-led-by-the-rev-r achael-hayes-3/ SUMMARY:Guided Reflection led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.\n\nPlease click https://bit.ly/3 f4CHRm or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 when prompted.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:334@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T183000 DTSTAMP:20200603T153605Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-with-the- rev-rachael-hayes/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows with The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/76029060 1 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:339@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T153000 DTSTAMP:20200603T154154Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/guided-reflection-led-by-the-rev-r achael-hayes-4/ SUMMARY:Guided Reflection - led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.\n\nhttps://uuma.zoom.us/j/120832 036 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 whe n prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:341@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T121500 DTSTAMP:20200603T154839Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/annual-congregational-meeting-via- zoom/ SUMMARY:Annual Congregational Meeting via Zoom DESCRIPTION:This year's annual meeting will be held June 7\, 2020 at 11:45 AM via Zoom. The link for the meeting is: https://bit.ly/2XiX7PL (Zoom m eeting information will also be published on the website and in the Weekly Announcements). The warrant\, budget\, annual reports\, agenda\, last ye ar's minutes\, and a message from the board can be found at this link: ht tps://uusocietyamherst.org/UUSAMeet/. If you do not already have the passw ord for protected areas of our website (such as our directory)\, contact L ea at office@uusocietyamherst.org.\n\nVoting will be held through an onlin e Google form.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:337@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T113000 DTSTAMP:20200603T153931Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/death-and-dying-in-the-time-of-cov id-19-5/ SUMMARY:Death and Dying in the Time of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of Covid-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death. What do we need to die well?\n\nThis group will be convened by Rev. Rachael an d will explore the questions and feelings arising around the concept of de ath. You need not commit to attend all sessions\, and drop-ins are welcome .\n\nThe topics will be responsive to participants’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, w hat to do with possessions\, memorial services\, obituaries\, right relati onships\, life review\, writing or recording goodbyes\, and visualizing ou r deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/3e33qNP\n\nDial by touch to ne phone: +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 847 853 127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:335@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T183000 DTSTAMP:20200603T153633Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-with-the- rev-rachael-hayes-2/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows with The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/76029060 1 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:338@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T113000 DTSTAMP:20200603T154003Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/death-and-dying-in-the-time-of-cov id-19-6/ SUMMARY:Death and Dying in the Time of Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Whether we die of Covid-19 or something else\, whether we die t his year or far into the future\, each of us will die someday. It’s natu ral that in this time of pandemic\, our thoughts might turn to death. What do we need to die well?\n\nThis group will be convened by Rev. Rachael an d will explore the questions and feelings arising around the concept of de ath. You need not commit to attend all sessions\, and drop-ins are welcome .\n\nThe topics will be responsive to participants’ needs. Some possible topics include making wishes known to family and healthcare providers\, w hat to do with possessions\, memorial services\, obituaries\, right relati onships\, life review\, writing or recording goodbyes\, and visualizing ou r deaths.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/3e33qNP\n\nDial by touch to ne phone: +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 847 853 127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:336@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T183000 DTSTAMP:20200603T153652Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/midweek-joys-and-sorrows-with-the- rev-rachael-hayes-3/ SUMMARY:Midweek Joys and Sorrows with The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come together for a midweek service of J oys and Sorrows\, to share and to witness. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/76029060 1 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 760 290 601 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:340@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T153000 DTSTAMP:20200603T154239Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/guided-reflection-led-by-the-rev-r achael-hayes-5/ SUMMARY:Guided Reflection - led by The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Let’s reflect together. We may be facing new situations\, but we have resources to help us process our emotions and the events of our l ives. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.\n\nhttps://uuma.zoom.us/j/120832 036 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 120 832 036 whe n prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:342@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T133000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125044Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-3/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWomen’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom yo u may not know as well.\n\nJoin Zoom meeting by clicking here: https://bit .ly/35nW8jB\n\nMeeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383\n\nor call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\n\nPlease conta ct Sophie Rogers If you have any questions or comments.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:344@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T101000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125621Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/childrens-religious-education-summ er-program/ SUMMARY:Children's Religious Education Summer Program DESCRIPTION:Zoom with Jacy on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:10 AM on July 12 and 1 9\, August 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and September 6. This summer children will en gage with Jacy through Zoom in various songs\, games\, and activities. The y will practice social play with their peers while having fun.\n\nPlease e mail Rebecca Fricke at dre@uusocietyamherst.org to receive the zoom link . We welcome children of all ages\, please join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:345@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T101000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125656Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/childrens-religious-education-summ er-program-2/ SUMMARY:Children's Religious Education Summer Program DESCRIPTION:Zoom with Jacy on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:10 AM on July 12 and 1 9\, August 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and September 6. This summer children will en gage with Jacy through Zoom in various songs\, games\, and activities. The y will practice social play with their peers while having fun.\n\nPlease e mail Rebecca Fricke at dre@uusocietyamherst.org to receive the zoom link . We welcome children of all ages\, please join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:343@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T133000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125123Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-4/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWomen’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom yo u may not know as well.\n\nJoin Zoom meeting by clicking here: https://bit .ly/35nW8jB\n\nMeeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383\n\nor call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\n\nPlease conta ct Sophie Rogers If you have any questions or comments.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:346@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200802T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200802T101000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125731Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/childrens-religious-education-summ er-program-3/ SUMMARY:Children's Religious Education Summer Program DESCRIPTION:Zoom with Jacy on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:10 AM on July 12 and 1 9\, August 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and September 6. This summer children will en gage with Jacy through Zoom in various songs\, games\, and activities. The y will practice social play with their peers while having fun.\n\nPlease e mail Rebecca Fricke at dre@uusocietyamherst.org to receive the zoom link . We welcome children of all ages\, please join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:351@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T133000 DTSTAMP:20200806T211020Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-6/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWomen’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom yo u may not know as well.\n\n \;\n\nPlease call or email Sophie Rogers I f you want the Zoom link or have any questions or comments.\n\n\n LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T101000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125839Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/childrens-religious-education-summ er-program-4/ SUMMARY:Children's Religious Education Summer Program DESCRIPTION:Zoom with Jacy on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:10 AM on  August 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and September 6. This summer children will engage with Jacy through Zoom in various songs\, games\, and activities. They will practice social play with their peers while having fun.\n\nPlease email Rebecca Fr icke at dre@uusocietyamherst.org to receive the zoom link. We welcome ch ildren of all ages\, please join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:348@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T101000 DTSTAMP:20200706T125913Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/childrens-religious-education-summ er-program-5/ SUMMARY:Children's Religious Education Summer Program DESCRIPTION:Zoom with Jacy on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:10 AM on  August 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and September 6. This summer children will engage with Jacy through Zoom in various songs\, games\, and activities. They will practice social play with their peers while having fun.\n\nPlease email Rebecca Fr icke at dre@uusocietyamherst.org to receive the zoom link. We welcome ch ildren of all ages\, please join us! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:352@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T133000 DTSTAMP:20200806T211133Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-7/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWomen’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom yo u may not know as well.4\n\nPlease callor email Sophie Rogers If you need the Zoom link or have any questions or comments.\n\n\n LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:349@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200906T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200906T101000 DTSTAMP:20200706T130118Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/childrens-religious-education-summ er-program-6/ SUMMARY:Children's Religious Education Summer Program DESCRIPTION:Zoom with Jacy before the last of our summer Sunday services. C hildren will engage with Jacy through Zoom in various songs\, games\, and activities. They will practice social play with their peers while having f un.\n\nPlease email Rebecca Fricke at dre@uusocietyamherst.org to receiv e the zoom link. We welcome children of all ages\, please join us!\n\nOur regular Religious Education program resumes on Zoom next Sunday. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:353@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T133000 DTSTAMP:20200902T162037Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-5/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at noon. It’s an opportunity to connect with frie nds and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you may not know as well. For more information or to receive the bit.ly f or the gathering\, contact Sophie Rogers.\n\n \; LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:354@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T133000 DTSTAMP:20200902T162101Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-8/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at noon. It’s an opportunity to connect with frie nds and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you may not know as well. For more information or to receive the bit.ly f or the gathering\, contact Sophie Rogers.\n\n \; LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:355@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T203000 DTSTAMP:20200923T142955Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-zoom-variety-show-mark-your-ca lendars-for-october-17-7-830/ SUMMARY:The Zoom Variety Show! Mark your calendars for October 17\, 7-8:30 DESCRIPTION:Family skits\, poems\, music\, stand-up comedy\, stories are al l good options. Each act will be short (1-3 minutes).  If you would like to be part of the show\, click here to let us know what you plan to do. Fi rst come\, first served\, until we fill up the program! LOCATION:http://louise.grosslein@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:356@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T160000 DTSTAMP:20201016T154008Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/400-years-truth-healing-for-the-ne xt-seven-generations/ SUMMARY:400 YEARS TRUTH & HEALING FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS DESCRIPTION:An interfaith / inter-community project of listening\, connecti ng\, and acting for justice during this 400th year since the 1620 landing of English colonists on Native homelands in the Northeast.\n\nJoin us in a live virtual gathering on Sunday\, Oct. 18th\, 2:00-4:00 pm.\n\nThis prog ram will be broadcast live on YouTube (tinyurl.com/400-years-program).\n\n \n\n\nInterfaith/intercommunity program in partnership with local Indigeno us peoples. Listening to Indigenous speakers\, connecting and acting for r estorative justice. Reparations to local/New England peoples to support cu ltural programs and land acquisition. Let’s join with other faith commun ities and other community people to create a very successful program. To p ay by check or money order: Check payable to Franklin County Interfaith Co uncil (FCIC)\, PO Box 1191\, Greenfield\, MA 01302. Note on both envelope and memo line “400 Years Project.”\n\nVia credit card: https://www.ris eupandsing.org/events/400-years\nDetailed program information: https://int erfaithamherst.org/400-years-truth-healing\n\nFor information contact Mary Beth Seminario\, UUSA representative to ION (the Interfaith Opportunities Net- work).\n\n\n\n LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvDOOmNfRrU&feature=youtu.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:357@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T190000 DTSTAMP:20201101T193020Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/candletime-vespers-with-rev-rachae l/ SUMMARY:Candletime Vespers with Rev Rachael DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays in November @ 6 PM\nhttps://bit.ly/35RNkmI\nOr join by calling in: 1 646 876 9923\nMeeting ID: 946 2321 0830\nPasscode: 704427 \n\nNov 4: After the Election\nNov 11: Veterans’ Day\nNov 18: Keep Going \nNov 25: Thankful CATEGORIES:Worship Service LOCATION:https://bit.ly/35RNkmI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:359@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T190000 DTSTAMP:20201103T165307Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/candletime-vespers-with-rev-rachae l-2/ SUMMARY:Candletime Vespers with Rev Rachael DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays in November @ 6 PM\nhttps://bit.ly/35RNkmI\nOr join by calling in: 1 646 876 9923\nMeeting ID: 946 2321 0830\nPasscode: 704427 \n\nNov 4: After the Election\nNov 11: Veterans’ Day\nNov 18: Keep Going \nNov 25: Thankful CATEGORIES:Worship Service LOCATION:https://bit.ly/35RNkmI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:361@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T133000 DTSTAMP:20201103T170126Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-9/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via Zoom at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends and b ecome better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you may not know as well. Contact Sophie Rogers for the link. LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:358@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000 DTSTAMP:20201103T165608Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/candletime-vespers-with-rev-rachae l-3/ SUMMARY:Candletime Vespers with Rev Rachael DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays in November @ 6 PM\nhttps://bit.ly/35RNkmI\nOr join by calling in: 1 646 876 9923\nMeeting ID: 946 2321 0830\nPasscode: 704427 \n\nNov 4: After the Election\nNov 11: Veterans’ Day\nNov 18: Keep Going \nNov 25: Thankful CATEGORIES:Worship Service LOCATION:https://bit.ly/35RNkmI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:360@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201125T190000 DTSTAMP:20201103T165718Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/candletime-vespers-with-rev-rachae l-4/ SUMMARY:Candletime Vespers with Rev Rachael DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays in November @ 6 PM\nhttps://bit.ly/35RNkmI\nOr join by calling in: 1 646 876 9923\nMeeting ID: 946 2321 0830\nPasscode: 704427 \n\nNov 4: After the Election\nNov 11: Veterans’ Day\nNov 18: Keep Going \nNov 25: Thankful CATEGORIES:Worship Service LOCATION:https://bit.ly/35RNkmI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:362@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T190000 DTSTAMP:20201213T184830Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/december-vespers-light-all-the-lig hts/ SUMMARY:December Vespers: Light All the Lights DESCRIPTION:Join us and Rev. Rachael Hayes a few minutes before 6:00 p.m. b y clicking on https://bit.ly/2JwxdUb Or call in: 646 876 9923 and enter th e Meeting ID: 993 7990 2261. LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:363@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201231T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201231T133000 DTSTAMP:20201213T185513Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-new-years-eve-editio n/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle -- New Year's Eve Edition! DESCRIPTION:We will gather in festive dress (whatever seems fun for you!) o n Zoom on Thursday\, New Year's Eve Day\, December 31.\n\nThe Women’s Ci rcle usually meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (no mee ting on December 24). It’s an opportunity to meet with friends and becom e better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you may not know as well. Join Zoom meeting by clicking here: https://bit.ly/35nW8jB M eeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674 Please contact Sophie Rogers if yo u have any questions or comments\, or want to get on the email distributio n list. LOCATION:Classroom A\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01004\ , United States GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Classr oom A:geo:42.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:364@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T133000 DTSTAMP:20210106T165612Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-10/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at noon on Zoom. It's an opportunity to meet with friends and become bett er acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you may not know a s well. Join meeting by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB\, Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383\, or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674. Please contact Sophie Rogers if you have any q uestions or comments\, or want  to receive an email reminder (which will also include the link).               END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:366@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T183000 DTSTAMP:20210106T170019Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/vespers/ SUMMARY:Vespers DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWith the Rev. Rachael Hayes.\n\nZoom Link: http://bit.ly/ 3h6Z6ijMeeting ID: 983 6372 0286Passcode: 134608 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 983 6372 0286 when prompted.\n\n\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:365@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T133000 DTSTAMP:20210106T165648Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-11/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at noon on Zoom. It's an opportunity to meet with friends and become bett er acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you may not know a s well. Join meeting by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB\, Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383\, or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674. Please contact Sophie Rogers if you have any q uestions or comments\, or want  to receive an email reminder (which will also include the link).               END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:367@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210131 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210201 DTSTAMP:20210127T170147Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-installation-of-the-rev-rachae l-hayes/ SUMMARY:The Installation of The Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we formally install Rev. Rachael Hayes as the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst! The preacher a t this service of installation will be the Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson. Sp ecial music will be provided by the UUSA Choir and Rebecca Stevens-Walter! The link will be the same as for that Sunday's service: Join us a little before 4 p.m. by clicking on http://bit.ly/3h6Z6ij Meeting ID: 983 6372 02 86 Passcode: 134608 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID : 983 6372 0286 when prompted.\n\nAn installation service formally celebra tes the covenantal relationship between a minister and the congregation th at has called the minister. Often\, though not always\, an Installation se rvice occurs within the first year of a settlement between a minister and a congregation to which they are called. (The pandemic threw a wrench into that plan\, so here we are now!)\n\nIt marks the congregation’s success ful completion of the ministerial search process—the weeks and months of self-examination and self-promotion as they hope to attract someone who i s qualified to be\, and who wants to be\, their new minister. The congrega tional vote to call the minister—often held months earlier\, during the minister’s candidating week—is the act that leads to the installation\ , which is a celebration of the joy both parties feel for having found one another\, and their agreement to enter into a covenant of shared ministry .\n\nThe Installation isn’t something the congregation does for the mini ster\; rather\, it honors and celebrates the promises you are making to on e another as you knit yourselves into shared ministry. As a result\, the S ervice of Installation is centered around a spoken ritual that lifts up yo ur covenant of shared ministry. It’s a worship service that offers an in vitation to individual and communal transformation as well as an opportuni ty to live our faith in the world. We hope you can come! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:369@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T163000 DTSTAMP:20210205T134822Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/small-groups-open-house-rsvp-by-fe bruary-5/ SUMMARY:Small Groups Open House (RSVP by February 5) DESCRIPTION:How do we in our Society get to know one another beyond the con nections we make during worship service and social hour?\n\nOur Covenant G roups Committee is inviting everyone in our community to consider joining a Small Group. Covenant Groups (also called Small Groups) are gatherings o f seven to nine people who meet regularly (once or twice a month) to get t o know one another and to examine significant questions involving spiritu ality and how we live our lives. Meeting in small groups not only helps us develop closer ties with individuals but also nurtures our entire communi ty.\n\nWe will be starting new groups in February\, and will offer several schedule options including once-a-month\, and twice-a-month meetings. (Th e meetings generally last two hours.)\n\nHere is a sampling of recent topi cs from existing small groups:\n\n Share a poem or piece of music that ha s special significance for you.\n Consider telling a brief story about a significant change at any point in your life that was completely unexpecte d.\n How did you first learn about Native Americans? Did you have any ste reotypes that grew out of these early experiences?\n What helps you stay sane and safe during the pandemic? What is its impact on your spiritual li fe\, its impact on your view of humanity?\n\nOn Sunday\, February 7 we wil l host a Small Group Open House on Zoom from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. to give fol ks a sample of how these groups work. To help us prepare\, please let Lea Douville know by February 5 if you plan on attending. Please email Lea or sign up here.\n\nThank you\,\nSmall Groups Committee: Anne White\, Mary Wy se\, Gene Herman and Bill Cooksy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:368@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T133000 DTSTAMP:20210205T134106Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-12/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. These are opportunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you ma y not know as well. \n\nJoin by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB Meeting I D: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and ente r Meeting ID. Please contact Sophie Rogers if you want to be in the email notification list.\n CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:371@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000 DTSTAMP:20210205T135211Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/vespers-with-rev-rachael-hayes/ SUMMARY:Vespers with Rev. Rachael Hayes DESCRIPTION:Join us at http://bit.ly/39w9LAQ\nMeeting ID: 934 1936 7280\nPa sscode: 594131\nOr call in: 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 934 1936 7280 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:370@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T133000 DTSTAMP:20210205T134953Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-13/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. These are opportunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you ma y not know as well.\n\nJoin by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID. Please contact Sophie Rogers if you want to be in the email no tification list. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:372@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T133000 DTSTAMP:20210227T180402Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-14/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. These are opportunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you ma y not know as well. Join by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB  Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter M eeting ID 983 8988 5674. Please contact Mary McKenna if you want to be in the email notification list. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:373@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T133000 DTSTAMP:20210227T180504Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-15/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. These are opportunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you ma y not know as well. Join by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB  Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter M eeting ID 983 8988 5674. Please contact Mary McKenna if you want to be in the email notification list. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:374@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T133000 DTSTAMP:20210331T181554Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-16/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. These are opportunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you ma y not know as well.\n\nJoin by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB  Meeting I D: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and ente r Meeting ID 983 8988 5674 . Please contact Mary McKenna if you want to be in the email notification list.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:375@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T133000 DTSTAMP:20210408T170916Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-17/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. These are opportunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other women in the congregation whom you ma y not know as well.\n\nJoin by clicking https://bit.ly/35nW8jB  Meeting I D: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and ente r Meeting ID 983 8988 5674 . Please contact Sophie Rogers  if you want to be in the email notification list.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:376@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T190000 DTSTAMP:20210504T150708Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/second-congregational-conversation -on-the-fy22-budget/ SUMMARY:Second Congregational Conversation on the FY22 Budget DESCRIPTION:The draft budget will be discussed so members and friends can a sk questions and give the Board input. After the two congregational conver sations the Board will prepare a final budget for presentation at the Annu al Meeting\, where it will be voted on. Please note the dates of the “co ngregational conversations\,” be there\, learn about our income\, our ex penses\, and participate.\n\nhttps://bit.ly/3aR2qw5 \nMeeting ID: 991 4202 7902\nPasscode: 546613\nOr call in: 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 991 4202 7902 when prompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:377@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T130000 DTSTAMP:20210504T150917Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-18/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. Next meetings \nare May 13 and 27. These are opp ortunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other \n women in the congregation whom you may not know as well. \n\nJoin by click ing https://bit.ly/35nW8jB Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID 983 8988 5674. Please con tact Sophie Rogers if you want to be in the email notification list.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:378@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T130000 DTSTAMP:20210504T150802Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-19/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:Women’s Circle meets via ZOOM at noon on the second and fourt h Thursdays of the month. Next meetings \nare May 13 and 27. These are opp ortunities to meet with friends and become better acquainted with other \n women in the congregation whom you may not know as well. \n\nJoin by click ing https://bit.ly/35nW8jB Meeting ID: 983 8988 5674\; Password: 135383 or call in at +1 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID 983 8988 5674. Please con tact Sophie Rogers if you want to be in the email notification list.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:379@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T180000 DTSTAMP:20210504T151204Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/vespers-to-remember/ SUMMARY:Vespers to Remember DESCRIPTION:Join the Rev. Rachael Hayes a few minutes before 6 p.m. by clic king on https://bit.ly/3aR2qw5. Meeting ID: 991 4202 7902. Passcode: 54661 3. Or call in: 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 991 4202 7902 when pr ompted. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:380@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T140000 DTSTAMP:20210504T151608Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/volunteering-at-not-bread-alone/ SUMMARY:Volunteering at Not Bread Alone DESCRIPTION:Our Society is responsible for helping to prepare and serve lun ch at Not Bread Alone (NBA)\, the soup kitchen in Amherst at First Congreg ational Church\, on the fifth Saturday of months with five Saturdays. All Covid precautions are being utilized. Temperatures are taken\, masks and g loves are required and social distancing is being practiced. The meal is p ackaged and then handed out to community people outside where they have li ned up to receive the food. People are needed to help with meal preparatio n from 9:30 -12:00\; to help package 11:30 - 1:00\; to serve 12:00 - 1:30\ ; and to help clean up 12 - @2:00. NBA is located in the lower rear of the First Congregational Church with access off the Spring St. parking lot. I f you can help\, please contact Mary Beth Seminario. THANK YOU! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:381@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T080000 DTSTAMP:20210611T181431Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-mens-breakfast-is-back/ SUMMARY:The Men's Breakfast is BACK!!! DESCRIPTION:UUSA men once again are meeting each Wednesday at Kelly's Resta urant\, 314 College St. (Route 9) Amherst.\nNewcomers welcome! Contact Pet e Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:382@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T080000 DTSTAMP:20210611T181456Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-mens-breakfast-is-back-2/ SUMMARY:The Men's Breakfast is BACK!!! DESCRIPTION:UUSA men once again are meeting each Wednesday at Kelly's Resta urant\, 314 College St. (Route 9) Amherst.\nNewcomers welcome! Contact Pet e Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:383@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T133000 DTSTAMP:20210611T182324Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-on-zoom-and-now-in-p erson/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle -- on Zoom AND now in person! DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle has been meeting via Zoom on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month since April of 2020. Now some of us are meet ing in person\, outdoors\, at a member's home\, with others joining us vir tually via livestream. If you choose to come in person\, bring a lunch and beverage (or enjoy one while participating from home!). New women are alw ays welcome. For more information\, contact Sophie Rogers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:385@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T080000 DTSTAMP:20210706T142407Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:389@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T133000 DTSTAMP:20210706T142852Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-20/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Circle is a supportive and social group of UUSA w omen and open to all. It meets for a brown-bag lunch at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The group is now trying out meeting bo th in person (outdoors at a member's home) and at the same time on Zoom fo r those who wish to attend virtually! Please contact Sophie Rogers for the in-person location\, if you have any questions or comments\, or want to g et on the email distribution list. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:386@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T080000 DTSTAMP:20210706T142430Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-2/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:387@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T080000 DTSTAMP:20210706T142447Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-3/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:390@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T133000 DTSTAMP:20210706T142925Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-21/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Circle is a supportive and social group of UUSA w omen and open to all. It meets for a brown-bag lunch at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The group is now trying out meeting bo th in person (outdoors at a member's home) and at the same time on Zoom fo r those who wish to attend virtually! Please contact Sophie Rogers for the in-person location\, if you have any questions or comments\, or want to g et on the email distribution list. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:388@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T080000 DTSTAMP:20210706T142506Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-4/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:396@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T080000 DTSTAMP:20210727T162119Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-5/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:391@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T124500 DTSTAMP:20210727T161939Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/re-opening-task-force-cottage-meet ing/ SUMMARY:Re-opening Task Force Cottage Meeting DESCRIPTION:To continue the communication process around reopening planning \, the Task Force will host four online "Cottage Meetings" during the mont h of August.  Here is the opportunity to continue to provide input\, a nd listen to others as well.\n\nJoin us immediately after this Sunday's se rvice at https://bit.ly/3xZt8vA\, Meeting ID: 962 3832 8512\nPasscode: 957 535 (or call in: 646 558 8656 and enter Meeting ID. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:397@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T080000 DTSTAMP:20210727T162148Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-6/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:401@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T133000 DTSTAMP:20210727T162434Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-22/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. It meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The grou p is now meeting both in person and on Zoom! Please contact Sophie Rogers if you have any questions or comments\, or want to get on the email distri bution list. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:392@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T113000 DTSTAMP:20210727T161648Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/re-opening-task-force-cottage-meet ing-2/ SUMMARY:Re-Opening Task Force Cottage Meeting DESCRIPTION:To continue the communication process around reopening planning \, the Task Force will host four online "Cottage Meetings" during the mont h of August.  Here is the opportunity to continue to provide input\, a nd listen to others as well.\n\nJoin us at https://bit.ly/3zbKdmM Meeting ID: 944 8954 0351 Passcode: 278958 (or call in: 646 558 8656 and enter Mee ting ID).\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:399@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T080000 DTSTAMP:20210727T162218Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-7/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:400@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T080000 DTSTAMP:20210727T162237Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-weekly-breakfast-8/ SUMMARY:Men's Weekly Breakfast DESCRIPTION:UUSA men meet at Kelly's Restaurant on College Street (Route 9) \, Amherst at 7 a.m. weekly on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers welcome! Cont act Pete Rogers for more information\, but no RSVP needed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:393@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T170000 DTSTAMP:20210727T161757Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/re-opening-task-force-cottage-meet ing-3/ SUMMARY:Re-Opening Task Force Cottage Meeting DESCRIPTION:To continue the communication process around reopening planning \, the Task Force will host four online "Cottage Meetings" during the mont h of August.  Here is the opportunity to continue to provide input\, a nd listen to others as well.\n\nJoin us at https://bit.ly/3zbKdmM Meeting ID: 944 8954 0351 Passcode: 278958 (or call in: 646 558 8656 and enter Mee ting ID). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:402@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T133000 DTSTAMP:20210727T162456Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-23/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. It meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The grou p is now meeting both in person and on Zoom! Please contact Sophie Rogers if you have any questions or comments\, or want to get on the email distri bution list. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:394@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T203000 DTSTAMP:20210727T161908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/re-opening-task-force-cottage-meet ing-4/ SUMMARY:Re-Opening Task Force Cottage Meeting DESCRIPTION:To continue the communication process around reopening planning \, the Task Force will host four online "Cottage Meetings" during the mont h of August.  Here is the opportunity to continue to provide input\, a nd listen to others as well.\n\nJoin us at https://bit.ly/3zbKdmM Meeting ID: 944 8954 0351 Passcode: 278958 (or call in: 646 558 8656 and enter Mee ting ID). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:403@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T150000 DTSTAMP:20211007T205931Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/blessing-of-the-animals/ SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals DESCRIPTION:Blessing of the Animals\nOctober 17th (Rain Date is October 24t h)\nOutside the UUSA\n1:30 - 3 PM\nBring your pet\, a stuffy or a picture of your pet to be blessed\nMake some art - Help in the garden - make some music-\n \;\nALL AGES WELCOME\n \;\nPlease come masked and ready t o have some fun!\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/10/Blessing-of-the-animals-v3390.jpg CATEGORIES:Social LOCATION:Outside UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Mass achusetts\, 01004\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Outsid e UU Society of Amherst:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:405@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T000000 DTSTAMP:20211028T211630Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/contribute-to-our-all-souls-alter/ SUMMARY:Contribute to our All Souls Alter DESCRIPTION:\nIn this season\, our thoughts turn to those who have died in the last year and those whose love has made us who we are. Grief isn't lin ear. You are welcome to honor on our collective altar those recently depar ted as well as those whose memory still speaks to you across any span of t ime. \n\nIn celebration of All Souls\, we will build a memorial altar for our service on November 7. The sanctuary will be open for you to place a photograph or small object in memory of your loved one on the altar at the se times:\n\nTuesday\, November 2 from 11am-noon\nWednesday\, November 3 f rom 2-3pm\nThursday\, November 4 from 6-7pm\nSunday November 7 at 10:20am\ , immediately before the service CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:406@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T130000 DTSTAMP:20211028T213433Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/harvest-hymn-outdoor-sing/ SUMMARY:Harvest Hymn Outdoor Sing DESCRIPTION:Please plan on joining us at noon right outside the Meeting Hal l\, following the Sunday Service on November 14 to sing our favorite harve st season songs! \n CATEGORIES:Social LOCATION:Outside UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Mass achusetts\, 01004\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Outsid e UU Society of Amherst:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:408@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T203000 DTSTAMP:20211130T225957Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/premiere-book-reading-signing-war- healing-talk-with-dr-ed-tick/ SUMMARY:Premiere Book Reading\, Signing & War-Healing Talk with Dr. Ed Tick DESCRIPTION:In person at the UUSA Meetinghouse OR on Zoom at https://bit.ly /3kmnz6b\n\nJoin Ed Tick\, PhD and UUSA member\, to honor the healing that has touched the many war-torn souls on his and Kate Dahlstedt’s 20+ yea r path of guiding international reconciliation journeys to Viet Nam for ve terans\, survivors\, activists\, and pilgrims. Experience this healing thr ough Ed’s new book\, the "poetry of witness" born of these journeys: Com ing Home In Viet Nam (Tia Chucha Press\, November 2021). Listen to poems a nd stories which illuminate the power to transform "foes" into "friends" a nd "war" into "peace\," within our hearts\, minds\, and larger world. Lear n about practicing "spirituality in community" as the direct antidote to P ost Traumatic Stress Disorder. Come together here to raise healing conscio usness and to support independent publishing and Tia Chucha's Centro Cultu ral by getting your own (signed) copies of this powerful book of poetry fo r you to share this holiday giving season. At: ON ZOOM (https://bit.ly/3k mnz6b) &\; at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst: 121 N Pleas ant St\, Amherst\, MA 01002 (*masks required for in-person attendees)\n\nW hen: Tuesday\, December 7\, 7:00-8:30pm ET CATEGORIES:Social Justice LOCATION:Social Hall\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01004\, United St ates GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Social Hall:geo:4 2.3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:404@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T163000 DTSTAMP:20211021T120845Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/compass-navigating-the-paths-to-li beration-together/ SUMMARY:COMPASS\, Navigating the Paths to Liberation Together DESCRIPTION:Type of event: Webinar\n\nEmail: KCharles@uua.org\n\nSponsor: U UA Congregational Life Staff Group\n\nRegister Here: https://uua.wufoo.com /forms/m1rjdxnn0zreqj2/\n\nA time to be with other congregational leaders on the journey towards our shared future. A national virtual event that w ill include workshops\, networking\, worship and more. \nWith so much unc ertainty in the wider world\, sometimes it can be hard to find one’s bea rings.\n\nJoin us to find our collective “compass” as we explore inter dependence as a path to wholeness.\n\nIn February of 2020\, the Commission on Institutional Change published its report\, "Widening the Circle of Co ncern\," which called for a deepening in relationship with and a call to e xplore our shared theology as Unitarian Universalists. The next month\, th e Global Pandemic caused a nearly complete shutdown of all gathering space s\, including our congregations and communities. This extended time of soc ial distancing has taught us just how much we need each other as individua ls and collectives\; our interdependence has never been clearer. If the qu estion is\, "What is an everyday theology of Unitarian Universalism?" one way we have answered back is\, "Interdependence."\n\nWith so much uncertai nty in the wider world\, sometimes it can be hard to find one’s bearings . Which way is up? Which turn to take? Which risk is worth managing?\n\nYo u are invited to reach into your spiritual toolkits and grab your “compa ss\,” your wayfinder\, that inner voice that points you toward goodness\ , and join us in charting a path toward a deeper knowing of Unitarian Univ ersalism. Join us for Compass: Navigating the Paths of Liberation Together . Our very own Article II Commission will ask for your input on our ever-e voloving Purposes and Principles. This is Unitarian Universalism\, our liv ing tradition\, at its theological best: striving to change and be better in a changing world\, bending its arc toward a greater inclusivity and a m ore profound justice for all.\n\nThis event is for: lay leaders\, religiou s professionals\, adults\, youth\, members of congregations\, and anyone e lse who is interested in diving into an exploration of interdependence in UU theology and practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/10/compass.jpg CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:407@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211224T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211224T173000 DTSTAMP:20211210T184029Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/candlelit-carol-outdoor-sing/ SUMMARY:Candlelit Carol Outdoor Sing DESCRIPTION:Please join us for your favorite seasonal songs on Friday\, Dec ember 24\, outside the Meetinghouse.\n CATEGORIES:Social LOCATION:Outside UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Mass achusetts\, 01004\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Outsid e UU Society of Amherst:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:409@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T210000 DTSTAMP:20220102T195937Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/explore-uu-class-unitarian-univers alist-identity/ SUMMARY:Explore UU Class - Unitarian Universalist Identity DESCRIPTION:If you are new to our UU community\, or have been around for a while and want the chance to learn more about Unitarian-Universalism or ho w to get involved in the life of our Congregation\, our new Explore UU cla sses may be for you. These 2-hour Zoom classes will be held several times each year led by our minister\, Rev. Rachael and a member of the Ministry of Welcome and Membership.\n\nUU 101 – Unitarian Universalist Identity - - provides a broad overview of the history of our non-creedal faith\, impl ications for our faith in the world today\, and what it means to be a UU. LOCATION:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1x0yKkOTsOfm6z0G3Ihbb5Y ix9Jl9Db0qDEwwdjj2bVZoxA/viewform END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:410@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T210000 DTSTAMP:20220102T200453Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/explore-uu-class-getting-acquainte d/ SUMMARY:Explore UU Class - Getting Acquainted DESCRIPTION:If you are new to our UU community\, or have been around for a while and want the chance to learn more about Unitarian-Universalism or ho w to get involved in the life of our Congregation\, our new Explore UU cla sses may be for you. These 2-hour Zoom classes will be held several times each year led by our minister\, Rev. Rachael and a member of the Ministry of Welcome and Membership.\n\nUUSA 101 – Getting Acquainted – provides information about how to connect with the people\, programs\, activities\ , volunteer opportunities at UUSA\, and more generally\, to explore the be nefits and expectations of membership. LOCATION:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1x0yKkOTsOfm6z0G3Ihbb5Y ix9Jl9Db0qDEwwdjj2bVZoxA/viewform END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:412@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T163000 DTSTAMP:20220130T162458Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/radical-inclusivity-access-justice -and-leaning-into-discomfort/ SUMMARY:Radical Inclusivity: Access\, Justice\, and Leaning into Discomfort DESCRIPTION:In this 1.5 hour workshop you’re invited to join in a brief c ommunity inquiry process to consider how we might increase access to peopl e who might usually not show up in circles in which we are active. How mig ht our groups be unconsciously limiting access to people with disabilities \; people who cannot afford childcare\; neurodivergent persons\; nonbinary and transgender persons for whom “men’s” and “women’s” bathro oms might not work\; and many others? How can we learn to joyfully lean in to the discomfort of questioning whether we’re actively working to expan d our capacity to be more inclusive — not because it’s “the right th ing to do\,” but because we all need a more inclusive world filled with the communities in which we want to live\, raise our families\, age\, and die with dignity.\n\nRegister\n\nWeb page: https://truthschool.org/event/r adical-inclusivity-access-justice-and-leaning-into-discomfort/ CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:411@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T160000 DTSTAMP:20220128T020457Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/doing-our-inner-work-part-i/ SUMMARY:Doing Our Inner Work Part I DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis two part webinar series focuses on the Spiritual Leade rship practice of "doing our inner work." It is rooted in an awareness of the human tendency to fight\, freeze\, or flee when we are activated. It r ests in a belief that congregations are called to create a container in wh ich everyone can learn\, hone and use tools that bring us through activati on into resilience.\nPARTICIPANTS WILL:\n\n\n consider some of the common ways people in our congregations currently respond to reactivity and acti vation\;\n examine additional possibilities for response that are creativ e\, compassionate and aligned with UU values\, theology and principles\;\n interrogate some of the ways power\, privilege\, marginalization and oth er complexities of identity inform and shape both our capacity for resilie nce and our ability to support each other\n\nThe webinar will draw on stor y\, cases\, small group sharing\, embodied in-the-moment practice and othe r strategies for deep exploration and active engagement. By participating\ , registrants will also be helping us beta test our understanding of how t o do this work in congregations.\nPRESENTER(S): Julica Hermann de la Fuen te\, Rev. Erica Baron\, and Meck Groot.\nREGISTRATION FEE:\n\n\n $25 pe r person. Each person who wishes to attend should register individually. T here are no team or group registrations for this event\n If your funds ar e limited and $25 is prohibitive\, please copy and paste one of the discou nt codes below and enter it where it says 'promo codes' on the registratio n page:\n\n\n For $5 off of your order use code: 5off\n For $10 off of your order use code: 10off\n For $15 off of your order use code: 15off\ n For $20 off of your order use code: 20off\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSES: Fri day\, February 25\n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:414@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T163000 DTSTAMP:20220225T183420Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-work-that-reconnects-a-virtual -retreat-with-anne-goodwin/ SUMMARY:The Work that Reconnects -- a Virtual Retreat with Anne Goodwin DESCRIPTION:We live in an extraordinary moment on Earth. As we witness unpr ecedented destruction of ecological\, biological\, and social systems\, in cluding the covid-19 pandemic\, we can feel overwhelmed by grief\, anger\, fear or despair. How can we remain resilient\, creative\, and empowered t o act to heal our beautiful\, irreplaceable world?\n\nThe Green Sanctuary Committee is offering a one-day retreat to explore answers to that importa nt question and to help us find our own paths to resilience and healing.  The Zoom retreat will be held on Saturday\, March 19 from 10 – 4:30 wi th a half-hour lunch break. You will not simply be sitting and looking at a Zoom screen for the whole day. The retreat will include guided meditatio ns\, creative rituals\, conversation in pairs\, small groups\, poetry and song led by Anne Goodwin\, an experienced and certified facilitator.\n\nAn ne has worked with Joanna Macy and completed a year-long facilitator train ing through the Work That Reconnects Network. She has offered WTR programs to Unitarian Universalist congregations\, Friends Meetings\, and activist s in Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement. She has also offered p rograms at Rowe Conference Center and other community settings over the pa st 4 years. In the past two years\, she has adapted the practices to Zoom. She is a lifelong UU\, a folk musician and a climate activist with Mother s Out Front.\n\n\n\nThe work is organized in a spiral form with four parts \, leading participants from feeling their gratitude for life\, to recog nizing and honoring their pain for the world\, to seeing the situation wi th fresh eyes\, to going forth with an intention to take action. Head\, heart\, spirit\, and body are all employed to envision a life-sustaining society together.\n\nWHAT to expect from the retreat\n\n practices in res ilience and gratitude\n acknowledgement and expression of our pain for th e world\n sources of hope and insight\n commitment to change\, healing a nd action\n tools to take into your life\n\nIf you would like to particip ate\, please fill out this form. We ask $25 for the full day retreat but a nyone is welcome\, regardless of ability to pay. On Feb 28\, we will open up registration for the retreat to other congregations in the area.\n\nNOT E: We ask you to commit to attending for the whole day. We are giving our UUSA members and friends first dibs on the retreat. Maximum attendance is 24 people so we can all see each other on one Zoom screen. It’s best for each person attending to use their own computer but not essential. We hop e to see you at the retreat!\n\nIf you have questions\, contact Polly Pete rson or Louise Grosslein. (Reach out to Lea in the office if you do not ha ve access to our directory with these members' contact information.)\n\n&n bsp\;\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Environmental Action END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:415@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T210000 DTSTAMP:20220303T131128Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/responding-to-racism-through-the-p ractices-of-spiritual-leadership/ SUMMARY:Responding to Racism through the Practices of Spiritual Leadership DESCRIPTION:Our gatherings allow congregations to learn from each other\; s hare concerns\, stories and questions\; and explore opportunities for coll aboration. This month\, the springboard for our exploration of the theme i s the Follen Responds to Racism team's experience of engaging the practice s of Spiritual Leadership in their anti-racism work.\n\nIf you have not al ready joined the community of practice\, you can do so using this form.  The community is open to all — religious professionals and laity. Once y ou join\, you will automatically receive registration details and the pre- work assignment before each gathering.\n\nTo learn more\, follow these lin ks:\n\n General Description of this community of practice and a listing of scheduled gatherings\n Community Expectations and Covenant Practice\n The Spiritual Leadership for Culture Change Resources list\, which incl udes links to pre-work assignments and follow up notes\, if any\, for each session\n CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:416@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T150000 DTSTAMP:20220303T131245Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/responding-to-racism-through-the-p ractices-of-spiritual-leadership-2/ SUMMARY:Responding to Racism through the Practices of Spiritual Leadership DESCRIPTION:Our gatherings allow congregations to learn from each other\; s hare concerns\, stories and questions\; and explore opportunities for coll aboration. This month\, the springboard for our exploration of the theme i s the Follen Responds to Racism team's experience of engaging the practice s of Spiritual Leadership in their anti-racism work.\n\nIf you have not al ready joined the community of practice\, you can do so using this form.  The community is open to all — religious professionals and laity. Once y ou join\, you will automatically receive registration details and the pre- work assignment before each gathering.\n\nTo learn more\, follow these lin ks:\n\n General Description of this community of practice and a listing of scheduled gatherings\n Community Expectations and Covenant Practice\n The Spiritual Leadership for Culture Change Resources list\, which incl udes links to pre-work assignments and follow up notes\, if any\, for each session\n CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:413@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T160000 DTSTAMP:20220202T014938Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/doing-our-inner-work-part-ii/ SUMMARY:Doing Our Inner Work Part II DESCRIPTION:This two part webinar series focuses on the Spiritual Leadershi p practice of "doing our inner work." It is rooted in an awareness of the human tendency to fight\, freeze\, or flee when we are activated. It rests in a belief that congregations are called to create a container in which everyone can learn\, hone and use tools that bring us through activation i nto resilience.\n\nPARTICIPANTS WILL:\n\n consider some of the common way s people in our congregations currently respond to reactivity and activati on\;\n examine additional possibilities for response that are creative\, compassionate and aligned with UU values\, theology and principles\;\n in terrogate some of the ways power\, privilege\, marginalization and other c omplexities of identity inform and shape both our capacity for resilience and our ability to support each other\n\nThe webinar will draw on story\, cases\, small group sharing\, embodied in-the-moment practice and other st rategies for deep exploration and active engagement. By participating\, re gistrants will also be helping us beta test our understanding of how to do this work in congregations.\nPRESENTER(S): Julica Hermann de la Fuente\,  Rev. Erica Baron\, and Meck Groot.\nREGISTRATION FEE:\n\n\n $25 per pe rson. Each person who wishes to attend should register individually. There are no team or group registrations for this event\n If your funds are li mited and $25 is prohibitive\, please copy and paste one of the discount c odes below and enter it where it says 'promo codes' on the registration pa ge:\n\n\n For $5 off of your order use code: 5off\n For $10 off of your order use code: 10off\n For $15 off of your order use code: 15off\n F or $20 off of your order use code: 20off\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSES: Friday\ , February 25\n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE - https://www. eventbrite.com/e/from-reactivity-to-resilience-doing-our-inner-work-in-con gregations-tickets-252232824167  CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:417@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T083000 DTSTAMP:20220409T164544Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-is-back/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast is Back! DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nUUSA men meet for breakfast and friendly discussion every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Kelly's Restaurant. All are welcome. No need to RS VP\, just show up! But if you have questions\, you can contact Mike Sussma n. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Mike's contact in formation)\, please contact Lea in our office.\n\n\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:418@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T133000 DTSTAMP:20220412T144859Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-24/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle -- In-Person Once More! DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social  group of UUSA women is open to all . Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at noon. With warmer weather in the forecast\, the April 14 gathering will be outdoors at a mem ber's Amherst home\, where there is a large table under a large covered pa tio. Bring a lunch for yourself! The gathering on April 28 will be online. Please contact Sophie Rogers for more information\, or to get on the emai l distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n&n bsp\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:419@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T121500 DTSTAMP:20220418T143744Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/special-congregational-meeting/ SUMMARY:Special Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION:A special congregational meeting has been scheduled for after t he Sunday Service on  April 24 to vote on replacing the deteriorating sid ing on the "old" part of the meetinghouse. The warrant as well as addition al details will be sent via email in the coming days. If you are a member and unable to attend\, please email Louise Grosslein\, Clerk\, for a proxy ballot as soon as possible and no later than 3 days prior to the meeting or EOD Thursday\, April 21. (Contact Lea in the office if you do not have access to our directory and need Louise's email address.) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:420@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T133000 DTSTAMP:20220412T144752Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-online-this-week/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle -- Online This Week DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at noon\, now alternati ng between online and in-person outdoor gatherings. The meeting on April 2 8 will be online. Please contact Sophie Rogers for more information\, or t o get on the email distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUS A directory (with Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:421@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000 DTSTAMP:20220415T184345Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/help-cook-and-serve-the-not-bread- alone-lunch/ SUMMARY:Help cook and serve the Not Bread Alone Lunch DESCRIPTION:UUSA volunteers are needed on Saturday\, April 30 to help cook and hand out lunch for Not Bread Alone. Covid precautions are taken. Cook ed &\; cold food is packaged and given to guests outside. We work in sh ifts. Cooks are needed from 9:30 - 12:00\; packagers 11:15 - 12:30\; serve rs 12:00 - 1:00.\n\nNBA is located in the lower rear of First Congregation al Church with access off Spring St.\n\nIf you can help please contact Mar y Beth Seminario (email address in the UUSA Directory or by contacting the office: office@uusocietyamherst.org) CATEGORIES:Social Justice LOCATION:Outside UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Mass achusetts\, 01004\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Outsid e UU Society of Amherst:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:422@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T123000 DTSTAMP:20220517T203105Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/willie-eaton-memorial/ SUMMARY:Willie Eaton Memorial DESCRIPTION:\nIN THE SANCTUARY AND ON ZOOM\n\nPlease join us to remember Wi llie through her art and stories of her life. We will arrange a gallery of Willie's paintings in the Willie Eaton Social Hall and tell our favorite stories in the sanctuary.\n-\n\nIf you have one of Willie's paintings\, or a great photo of Willie\, we would love to display it as we remember her. Please drop off art at the UUSA office May 17-20 (please mark with your n ame).\n-\n\nTo join us in person\, please register here:   https://forms. gle/EicqsvaPXECLmSLJ7\n-\n\n\n\nOr to join us via Zoom\, here is the link: \n\nhttps://bit.ly/3bDuwv3\n-Meeting ID: 988 1332 2308Passcode: 866951\nOr call in: 646 876 9923 and enter the Meeting ID 988 1332 2308\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:424@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T123000 DTSTAMP:20220602T142751Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/annual-congregational-meeting-2/ SUMMARY:Annual Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION:Warrant\nAnnual Congregational Meeting\nVirtual Format\nJune 5\ , 2022 11:45 a.m.\n immediately following service via Zoom and in-person (unless prevented by COVID) \n \n\n Vote to approve the minutes of the A nnual Congregational Meeting\, held on June 13\, 2021 and the Special Cong regational Meetings\, held on March 13\, 2022 and April 24\, 2022.\n Vote to approve a slate of nominees to the Unitarian Universalist Society of A mherst Board of Trustees and to the Leadership Development Committee.\n\nB oard of Trustees\, Slate of new officers and members: \n\n2022 - 2023:\n\n Co-President: John Gerber (2022-2024) \nTreasurer: Eric Murphy (2022-2024) \n\nAt Large:\nSue Kelly (2022-2024)\nDeeya Pavelle (2022-2024)\n\nWith An ne Moore continuing as Co-President (2021-2023)\nLouise Grosslein continui ng as Clerk (2021-2023)\nCarolyn Cave continuing as member at large (2021- 2023)\n\nLeadership Development Committee\n\nSue Alexander (2022-2023)\nLa uren Croce (2022-2023)\nSusan Rice (2022-2023)\n\n Vote to approve the Bu dget for fiscal year 2023 (July 1\, 2022 – June 30\, 2023)\n Vote to ap prove the adoption of the proposed covenant for one year of study.\n Upda te on replacing the siding on the old part of the Meetinghouse.\n\nWe need a quorum of Active members present at the meeting. If you want to vote\, but cannot attend\, you can name a proxy by notifying the Clerk at least 3 days before the meeting. The proxy must be present at the meeting. They c an vote on your behalf\, but proxy votes do not count towards our quorum. Please attend!\n\nRespectfully submitted\, Louise Grosslein\, Clerk\n\n\n\ n \;\n\n \; LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United Sta tes GEO:42.3774026;-72.51945860000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N. Pleasant St\, Amhers t\, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanctuary:geo:42 .3774026,-72.51945860000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:428@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T083000 DTSTAMP:20220602T143523Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-mens-breakfast/ SUMMARY:The Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:426@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T133000 DTSTAMP:20220607T203525Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-womens-circle/ SUMMARY:The Women's Circle -- Online This Week Due to Weather DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. We usually meet at noon on the second Thursday of the month in person\, a nd at noon on the fourth Thursday of the month online. Please contact Soph ie Rogers for more information\, or to get on the email distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:429@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T083000 DTSTAMP:20220602T143547Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-mens-breakfast-2/ SUMMARY:The Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:432@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T130000 DTSTAMP:20220615T122322Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/juneteenth/ SUMMARY:Juneteenth - Saturday DESCRIPTION:Amherst’s 2022 celebration will include a heritage walking to ur at 11 AM and a jubilee on the Common at noon. The walking tour will beg in in Amherst's West Cemetery where soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment and of the 5th Cavalry\, who alerted Texas residents that the Civil War and slavery had ended\, are buried.\n\nAlong the way\, visitors stop at The Emily Dickinson Museum where stories of Cha rles Thompson and other Black residents familiar with the Dickinson Family are featured. Two other stops include Hope Church\, the first Black churc h in Amherst\; and Goodwin Memorial AME Zion Church\, where the cultural a nd religious lives of Black Amherst residents are highlighted.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/06/juneteenth.jpg CATEGORIES:Social Justice LOCATION:Outside UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst\, Mass achusetts\, 01004\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, Massachusetts\, 01004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Outsid e UU Society of Amherst:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:433@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T191500 DTSTAMP:20220615T122148Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/juneteenth-jubilee-sunday/ SUMMARY:Juneteenth Jubilee - Sunday DESCRIPTION:Then join us on the Amherst Town Common on Sunday\, June 19th f rom 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM for community\, entertainment and more.  Support black businesses at food\, drink\, and craft vendors. CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:423@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220622 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220627 DTSTAMP:20220615T122449Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uua-general-assembly/ SUMMARY:UUA General Assembly DESCRIPTION:General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Un iversalist Association (UUA). Participants worship\, witness\, learn\, con nect\, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.  F or more information\, see: https://www.uua.org/ga.\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:430@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T083000 DTSTAMP:20220602T143611Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-mens-breakfast-3/ SUMMARY:The Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:427@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T133000 DTSTAMP:20220607T203728Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-womens-circle-2/ SUMMARY:The Women's Circle -- We Hope In Person This Time! DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. We usually meet at noon on the second Thursday of the month in person\, a nd at noon on the fourth Thursday of the month online. Please contact Soph ie Rogers for more information\, or to get on the email distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:431@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T083000 DTSTAMP:20220602T143627Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-mens-breakfast-4/ SUMMARY:The Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:425@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T150000 DTSTAMP:20220701T151557Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-picnic/ SUMMARY:Congregational Picnic - Rain or Shine! DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Care Team invites you to a congregational picnic f rom noon—3:00 p.m. at Groff Park (83 Mill Lane\, Amherst). Come enjoy a fun afternoon with your UUSA friends of all ages at Amherst’s fabulous s plash pad/water park.\nIf you wish to participate in a potluck\, please br ing the following dish along with serving utensils:\n\n• A to G — Main dish\n• H to M — Side dish/Salad\n• N to Z — Dessert\n\nBring you r own drinks. (If you prefer\, you’re also welcome to bring your own lun ch.)\n\nTo take care of our environment\, please bring your own plates and utensils. Recycling and composting will be\navailable for a zero-waste ev ent.\n\nKids\, bring a bathing suit for “splash pad.” \n\nMeet Andrew Coate\, our new Director of Religious Education\, as he leads the childre n in games and\nactivities.\n\nMaura Whalen will bring her guitar.\n\n&nbs p\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:434@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T113000 DTSTAMP:20220715T180731Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-pancake-breakfast-3 / SUMMARY:Congregational Pancake Breakfast! DESCRIPTION:\nWe had so much fun at the congregational picnic earlier this month that we're looking forward to gathering again. This time for pancake s! (and eggs &\; bacon) on Sunday\, July 31st @ 10 AM in the Social Hal l.\n\nCan you join us? If you can confirm now\, that helps mix up the righ t about of batter\, but please just show up if you're not ready to confirm - we'll have extra!We hope to see you!\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:437@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T210000 DTSTAMP:20220912T183149Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-block-party-2022/ SUMMARY:Amherst Block Party 2022! DESCRIPTION:It's back! The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) is b locking off North Pleasant Street from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday September 15 f or a downtown party.  The event will feature  acrobats\, juggling\, live music performances\, local food\, a beer garden\, games &\;and prizes\ , and a lot more!\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2566469943496026?ref= newsfeed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:436@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T203000 DTSTAMP:20220912T170821Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/sing-a-long-for-democracy/ SUMMARY:Sing-a-long for Democracy DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence (U SNF) invite us to join them for an in-person or online celebration. With t he 2022 election coming right up\, you’re invited to gather with them on September 17 to sing together\, lift our spirits\, and get ready for our final push to turn out the vote! "You don't need no ticket\, you just get on board!" (From "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield -- one of the songs we'll sign together.) NOTE: Masks required to participate in person at th e USNF Great Hall.\n\nWHERE: USNF Great Hall\, 220 Main Street\, Northampt on\, near City Hall\, or online: https://zoom.us/j/92931368975#success\n\n  \; CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:435@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T120000 DTSTAMP:20220912T165829Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/the-ct-river-clean-up-is-back/ SUMMARY:The CT River Clean Up is BACK! DESCRIPTION:The Green Sanctuary Committee invites you to the 26th Annual So urce to Sea Clean Up with the Fort River Watershed Association\, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Groff Park!\nTo sign up go to https://fortriver.org/cleanu p/. \n\nFrom Ron Grosslein\, our fearless leader: "We'll meet there on th e day\, and organize ourselves into group(s) that make sense at the time. Read the website\, and come prepared for ticks\, high water\, drought -- w ho knows? -- and a good time!" END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:443@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T083000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150836Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:441@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T133000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150633Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-25/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Circle is a supportive and social group of UUSA w omen and open to all. We are currently meeting at noon on the second and f ourth Thursdays of the month\, sometimes in person\, sometimes online\,    Please contact Sophie Rogers for more information\, or to get on her em ail distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (wi th Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n  \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:439@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T143000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150058Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/drumming-and-spirituality-workshop / SUMMARY:Drumming and Spirituality Workshop DESCRIPTION:A chance for people of all skill levels to participate in hands on rhythm-making. Led by Matt Meyer\, we’ll tour instruments from aroun d the world and experience the connection of community music-making throug h different activities\, stories\,  and discussions. We’ll also look at how rhythm and music intersect with Unitarian Universalist values. Bring your own drum if you have one. For those who don't\, enough will be prov ided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/5LDHcbKW2bhcZHRHA\n\nMatt Meyer is a mu sician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for UU congrega tions across the country. He has a degree in hand drumming and serves as D irector of Community Life for Sanctuary Boston.\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:444@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T083000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150900Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-2/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:446@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T123000 DTSTAMP:20221007T201406Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-conversation-2/ SUMMARY:Congregational Conversation DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nPlease plan to stay after the service on October 23rd to get updates about the siding project\, including the loan to finance it. W e'll also hear from the Green Sanctuary Committee about recommendations to lower our carbon footprint and from Peter Lacey about the launch of a cap ital campaign to finance these investments.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:445@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T083000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150927Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-3/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Men’s Breakfast is a no-agenda group that meets each Wedn esday at 7:00 a.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please c ontact Pete Rogers for more information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:442@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T133000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150712Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-26/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Circle is a supportive and social group of UUSA w omen and open to all. We are currently meeting at noon on the second and f ourth Thursdays of the month\, sometimes in person\, sometimes online\,    Please contact Sophie Rogers for more information\, or to get on her em ail distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (wi th Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n  \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:438@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T203000 DTSTAMP:20221005T221508Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/new-our-first-book-discussion/ SUMMARY:New! Our first Book Discussion! DESCRIPTION:No\, this is not a "book club."  You don't have to join\, or m ake a commitment. Just sign up to talk those books that interest you.\n\nT he first discussion will be online on Thursday\, October 27\, at 7 p.m. Th e wonderful novella is A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers\, whic h Rev. Rachael spoke of enthusiastically at the September 18 service. We'r e told it is extremely readable\, short\, and full of great philosophy\, w hich should make for great  discussion. It looks at a future that is opti mistic and hopeful\, where situations arise from abundance instead of scar city. A robot\, arriving unexpectedly\, cannot leave until the question of “What do people need?” is answered. But the answer to that question d epends on who you ask\, and how.\n\nSign up to get the link by emailing Na omi Yanis ([contact Lea in the office if you do not have access to our dir ectory and need Naomi’s email address]. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:440@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T140000 DTSTAMP:20221006T150351Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uus-needed-for-different-shifts-at -not-bread-alone/ SUMMARY:UUs needed for different shifts at Not Bread Alone DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 29\, our Society’s help is needed at No t Bread Alone\, the soup kitchen at First Congregational Church in Amherst \, to create a delicious multi-course lunch. Using whatever I\ningredients are available that day\, volunteers make tasty appetizers\, soups\, main courses and dessert to share with community people. There is no indoor din ing.  We work in shifts. Cooks 9 a.m.-12 p.m.\; assemblers 11:30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.\; Distributors 12-1 p.m.\; clean-up 12-2 p.m. Not Bread Alone is l ocated in the rear/lower level of the church with access off the Spring St \, parking lot. If you can help\, please email Mary Beth Seminario [contac t Lea in the office if you do not have access to our directory and need Ma ry Beth’s email address].\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:447@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T083000 DTSTAMP:20221101T201134Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-4/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:A no-agenda group that meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at Kel ly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please contact Pete Rogers for mo re information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete ’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:448@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T083000 DTSTAMP:20221101T201159Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-5/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:A no-agenda group that meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at Kel ly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please contact Pete Rogers for mo re information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete ’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:453@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T133000 DTSTAMP:20221101T201637Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-27/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:A supportive and social group of UUSA women\, open to all. We a re currently meeting at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the mon th\, sometimes in person\, sometimes online. (Probably no meeting on Novem ber 24\, as it will be Thanksgiving!) Please contact Sophie Rogers for mor e information\, or to get on her email distribution list. If you do not ha ve access to our UUSA directory (with Sophie’s contact information)\, pl ease contact Lea in the office.\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:454@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T121500 DTSTAMP:20221104T165227Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/in-person-congregational-conversat ion-on-proposed-bylaw-changes/ SUMMARY:In-person Congregational Conversation on proposed Bylaw Changes DESCRIPTION:Over the summer and into the fall\, we\, the Ministry of Welcom e and Membership\, reviewed what our current UUSA bylaws say about Members hip. After discussing and reviewing with Co-Presidents Anne Moore and John Gerber and with Rev Rachael -- and asking DRE Andrew Coate for feedback - - we presented our recommendations to the Board during their regular Octob er meeting. Now we want to share it with YOU! You can read it here.\n\nFol lowing our conversations (one in-person in the sanctuary immediately after the November 13 Sunday service\, one on Wednesday\, November 16\, online -- time and link to come)\, a vote on the proposed changes during a specia l Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday\, December 4. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:449@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T083000 DTSTAMP:20221101T201229Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-6/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:A no-agenda group that meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at Kel ly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please contact Pete Rogers for mo re information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete ’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:455@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T203000 DTSTAMP:20221118T160040Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/interfaith-thanksgiving-celebratio n/ SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration DESCRIPTION:\nJoin Rev. Rachael and leaders of many faiths in an Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. Come in person to the Jewish Community of Amher st\, or register here (IN ADVANCE) to get the Zoom link:  https://us02web .zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpd-6pqz0sEtWC4JabnlXqV-gEcQhRJe6f\n\n\n\n\n\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:450@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T083000 DTSTAMP:20221101T201248Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-7/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:A no-agenda group that meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at Kel ly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please contact Pete Rogers for mo re information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete ’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:451@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T083000 DTSTAMP:20221101T201302Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-8/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:A no-agenda group that meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at Kel ly’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Amherst. Please contact Pete Rogers for mo re information. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete ’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:456@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T123000 DTSTAMP:20221124T160352Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/special-congregational-meeting-imm ediately-after-the-service-in-person-and-online/ SUMMARY:Special Congregational Meeting immediately after the service (in pe rson and online) DESCRIPTION:Vote to approve the changes to the membership section (Article V) of the UUSA bylaws. See them here: Article V\, UUSA Bylaws_FINAL DRAFT - Membership_side by side\n\nWe need a quorum of Active members present at the meeting. If you want to vote\, but cannot attend\, you can name a pro xy by notifying the Clerk at least 3 days before the meeting. The proxy mu st be present at the meeting. They can vote on your behalf\, but proxy vot es do not count towards our quorum. Please attend!\n\nRespectfully submitt ed\,\nLouise Grosslein\, Clerk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:457@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T180000 DTSTAMP:20221125T225640Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/music-cookie-swap/ SUMMARY:Music & Cookie Swap DESCRIPTION:\nWe want to gather -- to celebrate our community and for music (by Maura Whalen &\; Tom Fricke) and COOKIES!!\n\nWill you join us? Ca n you help?  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSiOHHCOFWuO0Pz0Cp Tw1GZoyrc6tDB47Vx4tqhoLJI80R5w/viewform\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:464@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T000000 DTSTAMP:20230108T172257Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/whats-all-the-buzz-about-sociocrac y/ SUMMARY:What's all the Buzz about Sociocracy? DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nOn December 3\, many UUSA members and friends attended a webinar called Widening the Circle of Governance in Congregations.  We we re introduced to the practices and tools of Sociocracy\, which aims more i nclusive and engaged decision-making. On January 10 (time to be announced) \, you are invited to join 18 or so of us who would like to explore this m ore deeply over Zoom  If so\, please contact Ollie MacFadden to be looped in. (If you do not have access to our UUSA directory with Ollie's contact information\, please contact Lea in the office.)\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:458@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T080000 DTSTAMP:20230108T165624Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-group/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast Group DESCRIPTION:This no-agenda Men’s Group meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. With our longtime venue\, Kelly' Restaurant\, temporarily closed as it tra nsitions to a new owner\, we will be gathering instead at The Stables\, 32 6 Russell St. (Route 9) in Hadley. Please contact Pete Rogers for more inf ormation. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s c ontact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:460@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T133000 DTSTAMP:20230108T170520Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-in-person/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle (in person) DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. We meeti at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month\, sometim es in person\, sometimes on Zoom. Today we will gather in the Meetinghouse   Conference Room. To be safe\, we've decided\, we should all test for CO VID first and wear masks for the whole meeting (and forego bringing bagged lunches to eat while together\, as originally planned).\n\nPlease contact Sophie Rogers for more information\, or to get on her email distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Sophie’s con tact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:459@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T080000 DTSTAMP:20230108T165642Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-group-2/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast Group DESCRIPTION:This no-agenda Men’s Group meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. With our longtime venue\, Kelly' Restaurant\, temporarily closed as it tra nsitions to a new owner\, we will be gathering instead at The Stables\, 32 6 Russell St. (Route 9) in Hadley. Please contact Pete Rogers for more inf ormation. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory (with Pete’s c ontact information)\, please contact Lea in the office.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:465@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T203000 DTSTAMP:20230108T172821Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-common-read-part-on e-the-shaping-of-the-story/ SUMMARY:Congregational Common Read Part One: The Shaping of the Story DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a congregational common read of the UUA Beacon Press book\, An Indigenous People’s History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. There will be three sessions (January 25\, Febru ary 15 and March 15.) ou could read either of the hard copy versions (orig inal or young adult\, which was adapted from the original by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese). Or\, you could listen to the original version on Audibl e.\n\nThe first session will be led by Ellen Pile\n\nFor more information and to register for this UUSA program\, please see:\nhttps://uusocietyamhe rst.org/readings/uusa-common-read-invitation/\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:461@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T133000 DTSTAMP:20230108T170655Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-on-zoom/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle (on Zoom) DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. We meeti at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month\, sometim es in person\, sometimes on Zoom. Today we will gather online. Please con tact Sophie Rogers for the link\, for more information\, or to get on her email distribution list. If you do not have access to our UUSA directory ( with Sophie’s contact information)\, please contact Lea in the office. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:462@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T000000 DTSTAMP:20230108T171040Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/covenant-chat/ SUMMARY:Covenant Chat DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Shared Ministries will be hosting a number of Covenant Chats during which we’ll use\nAppreciative Inquiry to reflect o n the proposed covenant together. The next chat will be held in person at our UU Society (time to be announced).\n\nThe proposed covenant:\n\nLove i s the spirit of this community\,\n\nAnd service its practice.\n\nThis is o ur great covenant:\n\nTo dwell together in peace\,  \n\nTo seek truth and justice in love\, \n\nAnd to work toward the time and place where everyon e's worth and dignity is honored by all in our world’s Beloved Community .\n\n     - Adapted from covenant #473 in our hymnal “Singing the Liv ing Tradition” by James Vila Blakel\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:472@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T133000 DTSTAMP:20230126T190207Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-on-zoom-2/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle (on Zoom) DESCRIPTION:This supportive and social group of UUSA women is open to all. We gather at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month\; from n ow until April\, we will be meeting only online. (Later we may meet in per son at times.)\,  Please contact Lea\, our Congregational Administrator\, at office@uusocietyamherst or at 413-253-2848 for the link or to be added to the Women's Circle email distribution list. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:470@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T203000 DTSTAMP:20230123T194547Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/reproductive-justice-action-group/ SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice Action Group DESCRIPTION:Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by SCOTUS\, several UU SA members joined hundreds of Unitarian Universalists who took up the call to organize for reproductive justice. After participating in a Reproducti ve Justice Training Series for Congregational Teams\, we formed the Reprod uctive Justice Action Group within the UUSA (RJAG).\n\nThis group supports the definition of Reproductive Justice offered by Sister Song on their we bsite https://www.sistersong.net/reproductive-justice: Reproductive Justic e is the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy\, have children\ , not have children\, and parent the children we have in safe and sustaina ble communities.\n\nWe invite members of our congregation to be a part of this effort and get involved with RJAG. Please join us on Zoom to delve mo re deeply into how we can understand and support reproductive justice. Thi s will be an opportunity to share our individual concerns about the issues \, identify local groups focusing on the elements of reproductive justice\ , and review legislative initiatives.\n\nPlease contact RJAG member\, Anne Louise White to learn more about RJAG\, and to sign up for the Zoom event . We look forward to building community within the UUSA for reproductive j ustice work. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:467@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T123000 DTSTAMP:20230212T135746Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/interactive-workshop-around-pronou ns-and-gender/ SUMMARY:Interactive workshop around pronouns and gender DESCRIPTION:Emma Livingston will host a practical\, in-person workshop onl ine directly after the service. If you cannot attend\, she will host a sec ond workshop online on Thursday\, February 16 at 6 p.m.\, and a third work shop\, in person\, date and time to be announced. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:469@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T160000 DTSTAMP:20230123T191830Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/young-adult-group/ SUMMARY:Young Adult Group DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will be at the Unitarian Society of Northampton &am p\; Florence (note the date and time change). We will be cooking a meal fo r the Interfaith Shelter. Hope to see you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:468@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T190000 DTSTAMP:20230123T190739Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/interactive-workshop-around-pronou ns-and-gender-2/ SUMMARY:Interactive workshop around pronouns and gender DESCRIPTION:Emma Livingston will host a practical\, online workshop at 6 p. m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:471@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T133000 DTSTAMP:20230123T195339Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/ed-ticks-double-book-release-in-pe rson-and-online/ SUMMARY:Ed Tick's Double Book Release: In person and online DESCRIPTION:Join us along with  UUSA member Ed Tick\, PhD\, internationall y-acclaimed author\, therapist and pilgrimage leader to celebrate the rele ase of his two new books: SOUL MEDICINE\, and COMING HOME IN VIET NAM: a c ollection of poems from 20+ years of healing pilgrimages to Viet Nam.\n\nF or VIRTUAL attendees:  Please register in advance @ bit.ly/3k3UmPW\n\nFor IN-PERSON attendees: At the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, a fter the morning service and social hour\, where substantial food will be served so that you don't have to run home in between. Please also register in advance @ bit.ly/3k3UmPW\n\nEd will dive into the themes of world peac e and transformative healing by sharing powerful selections from his two m ost recent books:\n\nSoul Medicine: Healing through Dream Incubation\, Vis ions\, Oracles and Pilgrimage\n\nAncient healing wisdoms come alive! Soul Medicine depicts histories and case studies of healings achieved &\; li ves transformed using practices from the classical ancient world in psycho therapy\, mentorship\, and in the nearly 50 pilgrimages to Greece &\; V iet Nam Tick has led from 1995-2022. This book demystifies ancient healing wisdom in order to help restore soul and spirit to psychology\, medicine\ , and transformative healing practices today.\n\nComing Home In Viet Nam\n \nThis moving and revelatory poetry collection documents the people\, plac es\, and experiences on these journeys. It illuminates the soul-searching and healing that occurs when Vietnamese women and children and veterans of every faction of the "American War" gather together to share storytelling and ritual\, grieving\, reconciliation\, and atonement. These poems revea l war's aftermath for Vietnamese and Americans alike and their return to p eace\, healing\, and belonging in the very land torn by war's horrors.\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:474@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T130000 DTSTAMP:20230322T201346Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-28/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:This is an informal group that currently meets on Zoom on te 2n d and 4th Thursdays of the month at noon. Please contact Pat Brinkman or o ur office for more information. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:475@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T080000 DTSTAMP:20230322T201842Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/mens-breakfast-9/ SUMMARY:Men's Breakfast DESCRIPTION:This informal group meets in person every Wednesday. They are c urrently at The Stables restaurant in Hadley. No need to RVSP -- just sho w up! Contact Steve Rice if questions (or Lea in our office if you need St eve's contact info.) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:476@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T203000 DTSTAMP:20230322T202150Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/amherst-international-folkdancing- benefit-event/ SUMMARY:Amherst International Folkdancing (benefit event) DESCRIPTION:UUSA is providing our Social Hall for this Amherst Internationa l Folkdancing event. All proceeds will benefit the victims of the recent e arthquake in Turkey and Syria. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:473@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T170000 DTSTAMP:20230331T181712Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/raising-fun-service-auction/ SUMMARY:Talent and Treasures Auction DESCRIPTION:For the first time in four years the UUSA is having a service a uction. This is a major fundraiser for the UUSA. The Talent &\; Treasur es Auction will be a hybrid event with an online catalog and an in-person event on Saturday\, April 29. Woohoo! Let’s have some fun with each othe r and raise money for our beloved UUSA at the same time! We are all ready to move beyond COVID. We want to find ways to be together in person and al so be mindful about those of us who still want or choose to protect their health.\n\nWe need your services\, crafts\, or skills for the auction. Ple ase think about what you could contribute. Maybe you love to garden and wo uld be willing to help someone else for a couple hours. If you enjoy cooki ng\, you might host a dinner for 6 or 8. You might offer a dinner in your home. You might host it outdoors this summer. Or you could offer a special ty dinner for pickup or delivery. You could teach: singing\, painting\, tu toring. How about offering the entertainment for a birthday party? Tickets to a ball game? to the symphony? Do you have a vacation home that you cou ld share for a weekend or a week? Do you have a hobby: pottery\, woodworki ng\, knitting\, painting\, quilting? Do you want to support a local busine ss by buying a gift certificate and donating it to the auction? Think abou t what you love and could share with the rest of us. \n\nNeed some ideas? How about one of the following–or any idea YOU may have:\n\n Help with gardening for 2+ hours\n Host a dinner for 6-8 people in your home (or e lsewhere)--even outside in summer!\n Teach singing\, painting\, pottery\, woodworking\, knitting\, quilting\, tutoring\, writing\n Offer entertain ment for a birthday (or other) party\n Provide tickets to an event–symp hony\, ballgame…\n Offer a weekend at a vacation home\n Buy a gift cer tificate to a local business for auctioning\n\nThere will be some tangible items in the auction\, too. Someone is making gorgeous wooden cutting boa rds\, for example. If you have an item to donate\, please make sure it is “BETTER THAN A TAG SALE” item. We are looking for donations worth at l east $20.\n\nOur goal for this fundraiser is $5\,000 (about $50 per househ old).We’d love for you to participate by donating item(s) and bidding on auction offerings–but if you can’t any donation would be appreciated. Donations can be made by check (payable to UUSA with “Fundraiser” in the memo line\, or online in the drop down menu.\n\nOur Auction will be a little different this year. We plan to hold the Silent Auction on-line in about a month. We will also have an in-person gala. We’re hoping that th is hybrid event\, like our hybrid servicesm will give everyone a chance to participate\, regardless of their comfort level with COVID policies at th is point. \n\nPlease use the Google form to describe your donation. If yo u have a photo\, email it to auction@uusocietyamherst.org . If you would p refer to have help from one of us to fill out the donation form\, email Je anne Ballantine (contact Lea in the office if you need Jeanne's email addr ess). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:478@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T210000 DTSTAMP:20230419T135304Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/lets-learn-about-article-ii/ SUMMARY:Lets Learn About Article II DESCRIPTION:\nYou are invited to join us to learn more about the proposed r evisions to Article II\, which would replace the UU Principles with a decl aration of UU Values. Please mark your calendars for:\n\n\n\nPrinciples\, Values\, and How We Define Ourselves: The UUA Article II Revision Question \nTuesday\, May 2\, 2023 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm on Zoom\nZoom Link\nThe me eting will be facilitated by Naomi Yanis\, and Reverend Rachael will be av ailable as a resource to answer questions. Our congregation will send dele gates to General Assembly in June\, where they will vote on the proposed  revisions. We would like to hear your thoughts about the proposal in adv ance.\n\nFor more information see: https://uusocietyamherst.org/congregati on/lets-learn-about-article-ii/ \n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:477@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T210000 DTSTAMP:20230331T112304Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/article-ii-conversation/ SUMMARY:Article II Conversation DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us to learn more about the proposed rev isions to Article II\, which would replace the list of UU Principles with a declaration of UU Values. Please mark your calendars for:\nPrinciples\, Values\, and How We Define Ourselves: The UUA Article II Revision Question \nTuesday\, May 2\, 2023 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm on Zoom\nZoom Link\nThe me eting will be facilitated by Naomi Yanis\, and Reverend Rachael will be av ailable as a resource to answer questions. Our congregation will send dele gates to General Assembly in June\, where they will vote on the proposed  revisions. We would like to hear your thoughts about the proposal in adv ance.\n\nWatch this 10 minute excerpt from a recent sermon from Reverend R achael on the proposal. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:479@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T200000 DTSTAMP:20230510T141922Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-conversation-on-zoo m-on-the-budget/ SUMMARY:Congregational Conversation on Zoom on the Budget DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Congregational Conversation on the FY24 bu dget (on Zoom).  Here is the budget to review in advance: Preliminary Bud get Recommendations from the board.\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:480@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T200000 DTSTAMP:20230522T144359Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/11659/ SUMMARY:Massachusetts 8th Principle Gathering (by zoom) DESCRIPTION:Inaugural MA 8th Principle Community Gathering (virtual)\nTuesd ay\, May 30\, 2023  6:30-8PM\nYou are cordially invited by First Parish i n Waltham’s 8th Principle planning group to join us  for an evening of discussion on adopting\, promoting\, and practicing the 8th Principle.  W e will host a set of knowledgeable panelists\, followed by smaller group d iscussions amongst our guests.\n\n\n\nOur panelists feature leaders from e xperienced Massachusetts UU organizations:\n\n Bill Holland\, First UU So ciety of Newton’s Racial Justice Ministry Co-chair\n Marianne McGowan a nd Vicky Makrides\, First Parish UU in Needham’s Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-chairs\n Dr. Rashid Shaikh\, First Parish of Cambr idge\, Co-Coordinator of UU BIPOC Caucus on Climate Justice\n\nTuesday\, M ay 30\, 2023  6:30-8PM\n\nZoom Registration Link: https://forms.gle/8Wupv bSN7f8SJTwY8\n\nQuestions?  Send email to candace.holman@walthamuu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:482@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T000000 DTSTAMP:20230701T150505Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/enjoy-a-delicious-afghan-meal/ SUMMARY:Enjoy a delicious Afghan meal! DESCRIPTION:FAQIRI’S KITCHEN: AFGHAN MEALS (July 7th)\nFarzana Faqiri\, husband Ismail\, and 4 children from Kabul\, Afghanistan\, came to the U.S . over a year ago. After being moved by the government several times\, the y ended up settling in\nAmherst. The children are thriving in Amherst scho ols\, and the parents are trying hard to learn English (it’s a hard lang uage!). To help the family with finances\, Farzana has prepared some meals here\; she did lots of cooking for big events in Afghanistan.\n\nIsmail o wned an auto sales and repair shop in Kabul\, working mostly with Toyota a nd Subaru\; he is in the U.S. because he worked at a U.S. base fixing anyt hing with an engine! Until he\nimproves his English\, he is working at low -paid factory jobs. This makes it hard to pay the rent for an apartment fo r 6 people\, plus utilities and food. Farzana helps by occasionally offeri ng\nAfghan cooking—and that is why you are receiving this note!\n\nOn Ju ly 7\, Farzana will be cooking both chicken and vegetarian meals that you can order (see menu below). The meals will be available for pickup from 5p m to 6pm on Friday\, July 7\, in Amherst\, or from 5:30 to 6:30 in Leveret t.\n\nMENU:  Chicken= $18\; Vegetarian= $15 per container\n\nCHICKEN CURR Y: white meat\, turmeric\, garlic\, tomato\, onion\, lemon\, curry masala\ , tomato paste.\n\nVEGETABLE CURRY: green beans\, onion\, oil\, tomato\, g arlic\, tomato paste\, turmeric.\n\nMeal comes with: Colored rice\, vegeta ble garnish\, hot sauce\, Afghan bread.\n\nTO ORDER\, CONTACT:\n\nAnne Lou ise White or Sophie Rogers (See our online directory if you need their co ntact information)\n\n \;\n\nORDER PICKUP:\n\n\nIn Amherst\, between 5 :00 and 6 pm at 90 McClellan Street\n\nFrom center of Amherst\, come down Amity Street hill past Jone's Library and Amherst Coffee and Cinema to fir st right on Lincoln. Go over 3 speed bumps on Lincoln Street to McClellan Street--only goes right. We are first house on the right\, #90\, small whi te house with Little Library  in front. Park on street or in driveway to right side of house. Go down driveway to gate and patio where food will be waiting.\n\nIn Leverett\, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm at 5 Dudleyville Roa d - Right around the corner from the Leverett Village Coop. (Anne can be reached at 413-658-4859)\n\nWE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US IN ENJOYING AFGHAN F OOD AND HELPING TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR WONDER FUL NEW NEIGHBORS\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:483@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T140000 DTSTAMP:20230701T150701Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uus-needed-at-not-bread-alone/ SUMMARY:UUs needed at Not Bread Alone DESCRIPTION:It is our Society's turn to help provide lunch at this local so up kitchen on Saturday\, July 29. Working under the direction of the kitch en manager\, scrumptious meals are created every week. We work in shifts. Cooks are needed from 9:30 -12:00 (no experience needed)\; servers 11:45 - 1:15\; clean-up 12 - @2:00. NBA is located in the lower rear of First Con gregational Church with parking off the Spring St parking lot. If you'd li ke to help please contact Mary Beth Seminario.  THANK YOU! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:484@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T173000 DTSTAMP:20230727T160604Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/community-dinner-featuring-afghan- cuisine/ SUMMARY:Community Dinner featuring Afghan cuisine! DESCRIPTION:The cost of this meal in our Social Hall\, prepared by Farzana Faqiri\, is $20 per adult and $12 per youth under the age of 16. All proce eds go to the Shirzad family (Farzana's family) who have resettled here fr om Afghanistan.\n\nPlease RSVP to Anne Louise White by Tuesday morning\, A ugust 1. Contact Lea in the office if you need Anne’s email address or p hone number. Please specify the names of the patrons\, and their choice of either the Curried Beef Stew or the Gulpi Vegetarian option.\n\nYou can p ay at the event\, or you can prepay with Venmo to @Anne-White-171 Write " August fourth" in the note when you venmo.\n\n\n\n\nMenu \nAfghan Qorma Ko fta - Curried Beef meatball Stew\nIngredients: Halal beef\, onion\, garlic \, split peas\, tomato paste\, ginger\, Kofta Curry spices\,\nvegetable oi l\, turmeric\n\nGulpi - Vegetarian Curry\nCauliflower\, onion\, garlic\, t omatoes\, tomato paste\, turmeric\, ginger\, chick Peas\, vegetable oil\n\ nBasmati Rice - with cumin and spices\n\nSalad\nLettuce\, Cucumber\, tomat o\, Pepper\, Mint\, Lemon\, Olive Oil\, Parsley\n\nAfghan Bread \n\nLabne Hot Sauce\nLabne Kefir yoghurt\, hot pepper\, mint\, parsley\, garlic\, sa lt\n\n\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:481@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T150000 DTSTAMP:20230701T150040Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-potluck-picnic/ SUMMARY:Congregational Potluck Picnic! Groff Park\, Amherst DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:485@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T190000 DTSTAMP:20230727T161730Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/benefit-concert-for-faqiris-kitche n/ SUMMARY:Benefit concert for Faqiri's Kitchen DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:486@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T000000 DTSTAMP:20230814T141919Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/final-day-to-register-for-fall-cov enant-small-group-ministries/ SUMMARY:Final day to register for fall Covenant / Small Group Ministries DESCRIPTION:We are planning for a new worship season! And we hope you'll co nsider joining a covenant group\, also known as a small group. Covenant gr oups are gatherings of 7 to 9 people who meet regularly (once or twice a m onth) to get to know one another and to examine significant questions inv olving spirituality and how we live our lives. Meeting in small groups not only helps us develop closer ties with individuals but also nurtures our entire community. To hear from current UUSA members about their experience \, click here.\nWe are planning on offering 6 small groups\, beginning in October (4 will meet in person and 2 on Zoom).\nFour groups will meet twic e a month and two will meet once per month\; meetings are usually 1.5 hrs long.\n\nLet us know if you are interested! Questions: email or call Anne Louise White\, Chair of Small Groups Ministry (contact Lea for the addres s or phone number if you do not have access to our online directory).\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:489@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000 DTSTAMP:20230825T135623Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/free-community-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Free community breakfast DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n\n\nEvery Wednesday: Community breakfast co-sponsore d with Craig's Doors in our Social Hall. Volunteers welcome (contact Sophi e Rogers with questions)\, or just come to eat and chat.\n\n\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:487@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T000000 DTSTAMP:20230818T214656Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/pancake-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nJoin us in the morning in our Social Hall. We're looking for helpers! Want to flip pancakes? Or offer to bring juice or fruit? Or h elp clean-up? Please contact Anne Moore (or Lea if you don't have Anne's email address). Watch this space for details!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:488@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T203000 DTSTAMP:20230818T222019Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-social-supper/ SUMMARY:UUSA Social Supper DESCRIPTION:At the home of Libby-Walton Stanforth. More details soon -- ple ase plan on bringing a dish to share. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:490@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T213000 DTSTAMP:20231011T193250Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/an-intimate-evening-with-two-singe r-songwriters-2/ SUMMARY:AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH TWO SINGER/SONGWRITERS DESCRIPTION:Where:  UU Society of Amherst\, 121 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst\, MA\n\nWhen:  Saturday\, October 28\, 2023 @ 7:30 PM (door's open at 7 PM \; refreshments will be on offer)\n\nTickets: $20 advance / $25 at the doo r\n\nPurchase tickets here\n\nPlease select Concert Tickets from drop-down list\; no printed ticket needed - we'll have a list of payments at the do or.\n\nJoin us at the UU Society of Amherst for a concert of original musi c provided by artists\, Dave Dersham and Jason Threlfall.\n\nDave Dersham ’s lyrics are fiercely honest\, wonderfully articulate and paint a uniqu e image of Americana\, with well-crafted songs of hope and challenge.  ht tp://www.davedershammusic.com/\n\nSinger/songwriter Jason Threlfall delive rs a warm and inviting look at the everyday things that matter to us all.\ n\nLight snacks and drinks will be offered starting at 7 PM with proceeds to benefit UUSA. Concert starts at 7:30 PM.\n\nOur next concert in our 202 3-2024 series is Hungrytown Folk Duo\; advanced tickets go on sale October 29th END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:491@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T213000 DTSTAMP:20231102T171009Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/hungrytown-a-folk-music-duo/ SUMMARY:HUNGRYTOWN - a folk music duo DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for a concert of folk musi c by an internationally-touring music duo! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:493@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T180000 DTSTAMP:20231202T174422Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-cookie-swap-party/ SUMMARY:Holiday Cookie Swap Party! DESCRIPTION:More details to follow but please mark your calendars now! CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:494@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T140000 DTSTAMP:20231228T173604Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/not-bread-alone/ SUMMARY:Not Bread Alone DESCRIPTION:Our help is needed today at this local soup kitchen. With many students away\, there are fewer helpers. End your year providing a delicio us meal for less fortunate people. No experience is needed. We work in shi fts - cooks needed 9:30 -12:00\, servers 11:45 -1:30\, clean up 12 - 2. No t Bread Alone is located in the lower rear of First Congregational Church with access through the Spring St. parking lot. For information contact Ma ry Beth Seminario (or Lea for her contact information). THANK YOU. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:497@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T200000 DTSTAMP:20240202T170706Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/second-friday-fun-february-9/ SUMMARY:Second Friday Fun! February 9 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 9\, 5-8 p.m. Pizza\, games\, craft\, movie! T hose who attended in January had lots of\nfun! RSVP by EOD 2/7 (we need an RSVP to get the right amount of pizza!). Thanks! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:498@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T113000 DTSTAMP:20240202T171106Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/membership-book-signing-february-1 1/ SUMMARY:Membership Book Signing February 11 DESCRIPTION:If you'd like information about UUSA Membership\, please email the Ministry of Welcome and\nMembership: welcome@uusocietyamherst.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:495@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T210000 DTSTAMP:20240126T171153Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/good-music-good-cheer/ SUMMARY:Anne Louise White & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for good music and good ch eer! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:499@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T193000 DTSTAMP:20240321T154001Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/last-supper-dinner-church/ SUMMARY:Last Supper Dinner Church Service DESCRIPTION:The story goes that before Jesus was arrested and executed by t he Roman empire\, he had one last meal with his friends. He shared bread a nd wine with them. He washed their feet. He told them to remember him like that\, in community\, sharing time and food\, and to love one another.\n \nOn the Thursday before Easter\, all are welcome to gather for a shared m eal at UUSA. During this time\, we'll have communion with bread and wine/j uice\, open to all people of all beliefs. Because consensual touch is a he aling and precious thing in this world\, we'll have a time of footwashing. But mostly\, we'll eat dinner and sing together.\n\nThe dinner will be se mi-potluck. The UUSA will provide rice and a few other things for rice bow ls. Bring something that you would like to share that could go into a rice bowl. (Proteins\, veggies\, dried fruit\, a sauce or dressing.)\n\nSo we know how to arrange the room and how much food to make\, please let us kno w you're coming!\n\nThursday March 28\, 6pm\n\nRSVP here: https://forms.g le/rDDHrJanDBNNvtfX6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:496@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T210000 DTSTAMP:20240829T183335Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/big-yellow-wooly-trousers/ SUMMARY:Big Yellow Wooly Trousers DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for good music and good ch eer! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:500@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T203000 DTSTAMP:20240325T171100Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/social-supper-april-6/ SUMMARY:Social Supper April 6 DESCRIPTION:Our next Social Supper is to be hosted by Karen (&\; Bo) Mac k of the Ministry of Welcome and Membership at their home on Saturday\, Ap ril 6 from 5 - 8:30 PM.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:501@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T130000 DTSTAMP:20240321T185834Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/new-book-group/ SUMMARY:New Book Group! DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nA book group is forming at the UUSA and all are invited t o join. Books have been chosen for the first two meetings\, but all are we lcome to make suggestions for future selections. Bring your lunch and join us in the conference room (downstairs at the UUSA\; entrance via Kellogg St. door):\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 23 @ 12 noon: The Long Way to a Small\, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers\n\nTuesday\, May 21 @ 12 n oon: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:503@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T123000 DTSTAMP:20240523T174432Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/annual-meeting-june-9/ SUMMARY:Annual Meeting June 9 DESCRIPTION:June 9th directly following the service: the Annual Meeting\, d uring which time the membership will discuss and vote on the FY25 board me mber "slate" as well as the budget. All information pertaining to the Annu al Meeting will be included in the Sunday morning service email. Please ke ep an eye out! Questions?: board@uusocietyamherst.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:504@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T130000 DTSTAMP:20240523T174756Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-june-18-at-noon/ SUMMARY:Book Group June 18 at noon DESCRIPTION:Our next book is Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley. All are i nvited to join. Bring your lunch and join us in the conference room! Quest ions? Email\, call or text Nancy Hunter. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:502@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T190000 DTSTAMP:20240523T173832Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/parent-group/ SUMMARY:Parent Group! DESCRIPTION:Parent Group June 21\, 6-7 pm!!\nCome meet other parents in our conference room and discuss parenting in the context of the UU 8 Principl es. Pizza for adults\, snacks for the kids! Juice for all!  Jacy and one other person will be available to watch children (0-12 years old) in Class room B.\n\nAfter check-in\, one person will read an excerpt from “Tendin g the Flame” that we will then discuss round-robin style. No prep needed !\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n& nbsp\;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:505@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T150000 DTSTAMP:20240711T134717Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-picnic-sunday-july-14/ SUMMARY:Updates 0n UUSA Picnic! Sunday\, July 14 DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE INVITED!\nUUSA congregational picnic! \nsponsored by t he Caring Team\n*this* Sunday\, July 14 from 12-3 PM\nMill River Recreatio n Park\, Amherst\n\nHot dogs and veggie burgers\, rolls etc will be suppli ed\, grilled by CT members\nBring a dish to share and your beverages\nPape r plates\, utensils\, cups will be supplied\nPavilion\, which is reserved for UUSA\, is next to parking lot and flat\, no hills.\nPicnic tables and benches there\nRoom for more comfy chairs if one cares to bring them\nSwim ming pool and playground\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and let’s have fun together\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPS: In case of rain or very extreme heat\, we will picnic in the social hall (check email on Sun morning)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:509@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T130000 DTSTAMP:20240620T160613Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-july-16-2/ SUMMARY:Book group July 16 DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the book group on Tuesday\, July 16\, at noo n in the Conference Room. The book is The Personal Librarian by Marie Ben edict and Victoria Constance Murray. Feel free to bring your lunch. Questi ons? Please email or call Nancy Hunter.\n\nFrom Goodreads:\n\n"The remarka ble\, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene\, J. P. Morgan's persona l librarian—who became one of the most powerful women in New York despit e the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true\, fr om New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray." END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:507@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T150000 DTSTAMP:20240729T181509Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-picnic-saturday-august-17/ SUMMARY:UUSA Picnic! Saturday\, August 17 DESCRIPTION:Hosted at Groff Park by the Ministry of Welcome and Membershi p.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:510@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T133000 DTSTAMP:20240724T195722Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-club-august-20/ SUMMARY:Book Club August 20! DESCRIPTION:Our next book is The Last Slave Ship: The True Story of How Cl otilda Was Found\, Her Descendants\, and an Extraordinary Reckoning by Ben Raines.  All are invited to join us downstairs at UUSA\, 12:00 pm on Tue sday\, Aug. 20. Bring a lunch if you'd like!\nFrom the National Archives M useum: "Fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was outlawed\, the Clo tilda became the last ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United State s. The ship was scuttled and burned on arrival to hide evidence of the cri me\, allowing the wealthy perpetrators to escape prosecution. Despite nume rous efforts to find the sunken wreck\, Clotilda remained hidden for the next 160 years. But in 2019\, author Ben Raines successfully concluded his obsessive quest through the swamps of Alabama to uncover this importan t historical artifact. Raines recounts the ship’s perilous journey\, the story of its rediscovery\, and its complex legacy. Against all odds\, Afr icatown\, the Alabama community founded by the captives of the Clotilda\,  prospered in the Jim Crow South. Clotilda is a ghost haunting three co mmunities—the descendants of those transported into slavery\, the descen dants of their fellow Africans who sold them\, and the descendants of thei r American enslavers."\n \;\n\nEmail Nancy Hunter if you have any ques tions. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:512@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T200000 DTSTAMP:20240902T221428Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/social-supper-sept-21/ SUMMARY:Social Supper Sept. 21 DESCRIPTION:See September Newsletter (under News) tab at top of page) for d etails. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:511@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T210000 DTSTAMP:20240906T133624Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/themeanies/ SUMMARY:The Meanies DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for good music and good ch eer! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:515@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000 DTSTAMP:20240902T222503Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/ct-river-cleanup-september-28/ SUMMARY:CT River Cleanup September 28 DESCRIPTION:September 28\, 2024 at Groff Park in Amherst\n\nThe Connecticut River Clean-up is a watershed-wide\, source-to-sea initiative to remove t rash from the\nConnecticut River and its tributaries. Each fall\, thousand s of volunteer groups in NH\, VT\, MA\, and CT join\nforces and spend a fe w hours making the water cleaner\, the riverbanks safer\, and the wildlife happier.\nThis year\, we’ll be joining the Fort River portion\, meeting on September 28th at 9:30 a.m. at Groff Park.\nCoffee and snacks are serv ed at 9:30 and clean-up begins at 10 a.m.\nParticipants will be dispatched to sites that we have scouted depending on safety and accessibility. Plea se bring a trash bucket to cut down on the number of garbage bags we use.\ nAll volunteers\, even kids\, are required to register here: Fort River Wa tershed Association - Source to Sea Cleanup.\n\nPlease come help keep our beautiful CT valley clean!\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:517@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T174318Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-social-supper-november-9-2/ SUMMARY:UUSA Social Supper November 9 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:518@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T000000 DTSTAMP:20241031T174800Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-november-19/ SUMMARY:Book Group November 19 DESCRIPTION:All are invited to a discussion of the book The God of the Wood s by Liz Moore. We’ll meet in the conference room downstairs at UUSA at noon. Feel free to bring a lunch and any suggestions for a future read. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:519@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T210000 DTSTAMP:20241121T161556Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holidayconcert/ SUMMARY:Down Came an Angel - a heartening holiday concert DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for a holiday concert! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:522@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T180000 DTSTAMP:20241211T162946Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-cookie-swap/ SUMMARY:Holiday Cookie Swap 3-6 pm DESCRIPTION:Fun for all ages!\nFeaturing cookie decorating\, a paper craft\ , lovely music including a singalong!\n\nPlease rsvp here: https://forms.g le/wrjowjU82EToQRvw9 CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1278@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T164447Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-01-21/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday May 20: The Four Winds\, by Kristin Hannah\nA novel  of love and heroism and hope\, set against the backdrop of the Great Dep ression. "The Four Winds is also an ode to the strength and ferocity of mothers\, and a declaration that sometimes\, love is the only thing that holds us together. Above all else\, The Four Winds is merely a really go od story\, one that hits you in all the right places and will keep surpris ing you until the end." (AP) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/FourWinds-3.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1294@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T180106Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2-2025-01-23/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:525@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T200000 DTSTAMP:20241217T185934Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-social-supper-january-25/ SUMMARY:UUSA Social Supper January 25 DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:533@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T113000 DTSTAMP:20250212T234242Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-02-16/ SUMMARY:Love DESCRIPTION:with The Rev. Rachael Hayes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/07/Rev.-Rachael-Hayes.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1279@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T164447Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-02-18/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday May 20: The Four Winds\, by Kristin Hannah\nA novel  of love and heroism and hope\, set against the backdrop of the Great Dep ression. "The Four Winds is also an ode to the strength and ferocity of mothers\, and a declaration that sometimes\, love is the only thing that holds us together. Above all else\, The Four Winds is merely a really go od story\, one that hits you in all the right places and will keep surpris ing you until the end." (AP) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/FourWinds-3.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:534@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T113000 DTSTAMP:20250212T234302Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-02-23/ SUMMARY:Parables of Octavia Butler DESCRIPTION:with The Rev. Rachael Hayes\nWe encourage you to attend our ser vices in person. You may also attend online. To join on Zoom\, click here: https://bit.ly/3TNcbll [Meeting ID: 939 7607 7727 | Passcode: 091159]\n\n Or call in +1 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID: 998 5370 0822. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/05/Rachael-Hayes-speaking.png CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1295@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T180106Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2-2025-02-27/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:901@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000 DTSTAMP:20250305T173005Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/eleanor-manire-gatti-memorial/ SUMMARY:Eleanor Manire-Gatti Memorial DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_14824" align="alignnone" width="375"] M emorial Service at 1 PM\, followed by a reception in the Willie Eaton Soci al Hall[/caption]\n\nTo join on Zoom\, click here: https://bit.ly/3TNcbll [Meeting ID: 939 7607 7727 | Passcode: 091159]\n\nOr call in +1 646 876 99 23 and enter Meeting ID: 998 5370 0822. CATEGORIES:Memorial Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:903@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000 DTSTAMP:20250305T180204Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-social-supper-2/ SUMMARY:UUSA Social Supper DESCRIPTION:\n\nUUSA SOCIAL SUPPER Saturday\, March 15 from 5-8 PM \n\n\ nhosted by Bo &\; Karen Mack at their home\nBring something to share! A -S mains/sides | T-Z desserts\nRSVP welcome - but if you forget\, just com e\n\nIf you need a ride\, please contact Lea or Karen Mack &\; we'll tr y to make that happen! office@uusocietyamherst.org\nALL ARE WELCOME -  NEWCOMERS ARE SUPER-DUPER WELCOME!\n CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1280@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T164447Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-03-18/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday May 20: The Four Winds\, by Kristin Hannah\nA novel  of love and heroism and hope\, set against the backdrop of the Great Dep ression. "The Four Winds is also an ode to the strength and ferocity of mothers\, and a declaration that sometimes\, love is the only thing that holds us together. Above all else\, The Four Winds is merely a really go od story\, one that hits you in all the right places and will keep surpris ing you until the end." (AP) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/FourWinds-3.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:902@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T133000 DTSTAMP:20250305T175544Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:All are invited to a discussion of the book Erasure by Percival Everett. We’ll meet in the conference room downstairs at UUSA at noon.\ n\nFeel free to bring a lunch and any suggestions for a future read.\n\nPl ease email Nancy Hunter with any questions.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1296@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T180106Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2-2025-03-27/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1281@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T165032Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-04-15/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday April 15: In the Garden of Beasts\, by Erik Larson\n Set in Berlin in 1933-1934\, the book tells the story of America’s fir st ambassador to Nazi Germany\, William E. Dodd\, and his daughter Martha\ , as they experience the rising terror of Hitler’s rule. “By far his b est and most enthralling work of novelistic history….Powerful\, poignant …a transportingly true story." (The New York Times) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/In-The-Garden-of-Beasts-e1744908433444.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1285@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T203000 DTSTAMP:20250417T172809Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-leaders-meeting/ SUMMARY:UUSA Leaders Meeting DESCRIPTION:Biannual meeting of committee and circle leaders\, and their de legates (on Zoom). Questions? Contact Jeff Clark\, co-president of the Boa rd ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Unitarian-Meeting-House-UUSA-Amherst-Mass.jpg CATEGORIES:Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1297@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T133000 DTSTAMP:20250422T172029Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2-2025-04-24/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1300@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000 DTSTAMP:20250417T194039Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/talents-and-treasures-fundraiser/ SUMMARY:Talents and Treasures FUN(d)raiser! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3rd from 5:30-7:30 PM\n\nThe Talent &\; Treas ures Auction will be a hybrid event with an all-ages in-person event with an online catalog opening the week prior.\n\nThis is our ONLY FUNDRAISER o f the year. Our goal for this fundraiser is $6\,000 (about $75 per househo ld). We’d love for you to participate by donating item(s) and bidding on auction offerings – but if you can’t any donation would be appreciate d. Donations can be made by check (payable to UUSA with “Auction” in t he memo line\, or online - select Auction Donation from the drop down menu ). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/T-and-T-thumbnail.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:544@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T113000 DTSTAMP:20250423T171236Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-05-04/ SUMMARY:Choir Sunday: Singing of Hope and Joy DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nhttps ://bit.ly/3TNcbll\n\nMeeting ID: 939 7607 7727\nPasscode: 091159 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1303@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20250515T173024Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/celebration-of-janis-gray/ SUMMARY:Celebration of Janis Gray DESCRIPTION:Janis Gray\, a beloved member of our congregation has died. She was a mother\, a daughter\, wife and friend. She loved books and history and animals\, especially horses and cats.\n\nJanis was a very dedicated an d active member of the UUSA for over 30 years\, creating the monthly newsl etter during most of that time. She served as president\, vice president\, and was a member of numerous committees including as a key member and cha ir of the committee that oversaw the renovation and repair our beloved sta ined-glass window by Tiffany\, the Angel of the Lillies. She said of the y ear's long effort\, "I believe this is the most important thing I have eve r done."\n\nTo say she will be immensely missed at the UUSA is a tremendou s understatement.\n\nYou can read her full obituary here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/Janis-obituary.jpg CATEGORIES:Memorial Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:546@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T113000 DTSTAMP:20250423T173527Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-05-18/ SUMMARY:We Are DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nhttps ://bit.ly/3TNcbll\n\nMeeting ID: 939 7607 7727\nPasscode: 091159 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1282@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T165230Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-05-20/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday May 20: The Four Winds\, by Kristin Hannah\nA novel  of love and heroism and hope\, set against the backdrop of the Great Dep ression. "The Four Winds is also an ode to the strength and ferocity of mothers\, and a declaration that sometimes\, love is the only thing that holds us together. Above all else\, The Four Winds is merely a really go od story\, one that hits you in all the right places and will keep surpris ing you until the end." (AP) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/FourWinds-3.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1298@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T133000 DTSTAMP:20250425T155618Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2-2025-05-22/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1301@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T192821Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/claudia-schmidt-a-spirited-evening -of-song-and-story/ SUMMARY:Claudia Schmidt - a spirited evening of song and story DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for a holiday concert! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/Claudia-Schmidt.jpg CATEGORIES:Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1302@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T140000 DTSTAMP:20250427T114647Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/odenong-powwow-join-the-uusa-indig enous-awareness-circle/ SUMMARY:Odenong Powwow - Join the UUSA Indigenous Awareness Circle DESCRIPTION:Members of the UUSA Indigenous Awareness Circle will meet you i n front of the Amherst Pelham Regional High School at 12:00 noon if you wo uld like to join us.  Please wear your UUSA or "Side with Love" T-shirt i f you have one!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/powwow-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:549@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T113000 DTSTAMP:20250603T142600Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-06-08/ SUMMARY:Flower Ceremony & Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:We celebrate and honor the Flower Ceremony\, “an annual ritua l that celebrates beauty\, human uniqueness\, diversity\, and community. ” Please bring a flower with you\, either on zoom or in person. After th e service we will hold our Annual Meeting.\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nhttps://bit.ly/3TNcbll\n\nMeeting ID: 939 76 07 7727\nPasscode: 091159 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1304@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20250516T144811Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/celebration-of-kenton-tharp/ SUMMARY:Celebration of Kenton Tharp DESCRIPTION:Kenton F. Tharp died May 6 at his home in Orange\, MA.\n\nHe wa s born in Grant\, Nebraska to Charles and Gladys (Kent) Tharp\; his Nebras ka roots remained central to him his entire life. Kenton was a friend\, hu sband and father\; he was a peace and social justice activist throughout h is life and will be remembered for his kind and loving spirit. You can rea dy his full obituary here.\n\nA memorial service will be held at the UUSA on Saturday\, June 14th @ 1 PM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/05/Kenton-Tharp.jpg CATEGORIES:Memorial Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1283@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T165333Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-06-17/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday June 17: The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Mu rder\, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary\, by Simo n Winchester\n"[A]n extraordinary tale of madness and genius\, and the inc redible obsessions of two men at the heart of the Oxford English Dictionar y and literary history. With riveting insight and detail\, Simon Wincheste r crafts a fascinating glimpse into one man’s tortured mind and his cont ribution to another man’s magnificent dictionary." (from the author's we bsite) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/Prof-and-MadMan.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1306@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000 DTSTAMP:20250606T221738Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/end-of-worship-year-celebration/ SUMMARY:End of Worship Year Celebration! DESCRIPTION:What a year! Let's celebrate together in Candi's beautiful gar den.\n\n(&\; there's time afterward for those who'd like to attend Amhe rst's first pride parade) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/06/My-Invitation-8-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:551@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T113000 DTSTAMP:20250603T174033Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-06-22/ SUMMARY:Virtual Service from the UUA General Assembly DESCRIPTION:Tune into this morning's service c/o the UUA General Assembly i n Maryland!\n\nhttps://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2025\n\nEmbrace the electri fying spirit of the year's largest UU gathering\, where we come together i n unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration like no other! It' s a vibrant\, communal worship experience that promises to uplift your sou l and ignite your passion. Don't miss out on this extraordinary gathering of hearts and minds! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1307@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000 DTSTAMP:20250609T163328Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-picnic-2/ SUMMARY:Congregational Picnic DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/06/2025_07_12-Congl-Picnic.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1284@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T133000 DTSTAMP:20250417T165530Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2025-07-15/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday\, July 15: The Namesake\, by Jhumpa Lahiri\n"Pulitze r Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri brilliantly illuminates the immigrant experie nce and the tangled ties between generations. Namesake is a fine-tuned\, intimate\, and deeply felt novel of identity from “a writer of uncomm on elegance and poise.” (The New York Times) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/NameSake.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1305@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000 DTSTAMP:20250606T123825Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/pocumtuck-homelands-festival/ SUMMARY:Pocumtuck Homelands Festival DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Awareness Circle invites you to join other UUSA members and friends for an informal gathering at this annual celebration o f Native art\, music and culture.  While the festival is happening over t he entire weekend\, lets plan on meeting to share a lunch on the lawn at 1 :00 pm on Sunday\, August 3\, after the service.  The event is free\, acc essible and appropriate for all ages.  Its actually a lot of fun!\nUnity Park Waterfront\n1st. Street - Turners Falls\, MA\nFor details see: https ://calendar.powwows.com/events/annual-pocumtuck-homelands-festival-a-celeb ration-of-native-american-art-music-and-cultures/\n\nYou are welcome to br ing your own food or purchase food from one of the vendors at the festival .  Bring a blanket as there are no tables or chairs.\n\nIf you need a rid e\, send an email to the Social Justice listserv here: sjc@uusocietyamhers t.org \n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/06/12th-annual-pocumtuck-Festival.jpg CATEGORIES:Social,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1308@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T133000 DTSTAMP:20250804T183403Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions. Book descriptions are from go odreads.com\nTuesday\, August 19: Kindred\, by Octavia Butler\n“Butler t akes time travel\, one of speculative fiction’s oldest and most overdone premises\, and infuses it with lasting depth and power…Dana\, the prota gonist\, slips back and forth against her will between her life in 1976 Lo s Angeles and a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. In Butler’s ha nds\, the slaves and slave owners Dana meets — and befriends\, nurtures\ , protects and betrays — become individuals rather than historical abstr actions. The book is a marvel of imagination\, empathy and detail\, specul ative fiction at its best.” (The New York Times) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/08/kindred.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1309@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000 DTSTAMP:20250804T180046Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/congregational-picnic-3/ SUMMARY:Congregational Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join us at Groff Park for a Congregational Picnic!\n\nBYO plate \, cup\, silverware -- and bring a dish to share!\n\n(Kids - wear your swi msuit for the splash pad)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/07/2025_08_23-Picnic.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:562@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T204505Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-07/ SUMMARY:Ingathering and Water Ritual DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 3001 14 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1351@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T210000 DTSTAMP:20250905T213949Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/concert-fundraiser/ SUMMARY:Concert & Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 13th from 7-9 PM | UUSA Sanctuary\n\nBenef it Concert for the Pioneer Valley Workers Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/pdfresizer.com-pdf-to-jpg.jpg CATEGORIES:Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1354@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T113000 DTSTAMP:20250913T175344Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14/ SUMMARY:The Glow of Generosity DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and on line via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 620 9 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1350@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T123000 DTSTAMP:20250905T212340Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/building-shared-community/ SUMMARY:Building Shared Community DESCRIPTION:Following the service during social hour in the social hall - a great opportunity to ask questions about UUSA groups and deepen your conn ections! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/PastedGraphic-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1355@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T113000 DTSTAMP:20250913T175514Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21/ SUMMARY:Come Cry With Me DESCRIPTION:John Gerber\, Worship Associate\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeti ng ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1399@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000 DTSTAMP:20250907T185647Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/circle-worship/ SUMMARY:Circle Worship DESCRIPTION:Circle Worship is a time for people to come together\, connect\ , and share in a spiritually grounded way that is less formal than our typ ical Sunday services. Each session you will be invited to share on a spiri tually grounded topic. This practice is inspired by the tradition of UU yo uth groups\, but is open to all ages. We will meet in Classroom A\, downst airs. You are encouraged to bring cushions or other things to feel comfort able sitting on the floor or in a chair for about an hour. Reach out to Ro bin Livingston with any questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/bonfire.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1400@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000 DTSTAMP:20250917T232011Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/ct-river-cleanup/ SUMMARY:Connecticut River Cleanup DESCRIPTION:September 27\, 2025 at Groff Park in Amherst\n\nThe Connecticut River Clean-up is a watershed-wide\, source-to-sea initiative to remove t rash from the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Each fall\, thousands of volunteer groups in NH\, VT\, MA\, and CT join forces and spend a few hours making the water cleaner\, the riverbanks safer\, and the wildlife h appier.\n\nThis year\, we’ll be joining the Fort River portion\, meeting on September 27th at 9:30 a.m. at Groff Park.\n\nCoffee and snacks are se rved at 9:30 and clean-up begins at 10 a.m.\n\nParticipants will be dispat ched to sites that we have scouted depending on safety and accessibility. Please bring a trash bucket to cut down on the number of garbage bags we u se.\n\nAll volunteers\, even kids\, are required to register here: Fort Ri ver Watershed Association - Source to Sea Cleanup.\n\nPlease come help kee p our beautiful CT valley clean!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/10/2024-CT-River-Clean-Up.jpg CATEGORIES:Environmental Action END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1356@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T113000 DTSTAMP:20250913T230348Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28/ SUMMARY:Days of Awe: Call Me Jonah DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and on line via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 620 9 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1357@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T113000 DTSTAMP:20250919T181534Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05/ SUMMARY:Witness for Hajar DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and on line via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 620 9 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1358@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T113000 DTSTAMP:20250919T181618Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12/ SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and on line via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 620 9 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1347@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000 DTSTAMP:20250924T154033Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/big-yellow-wooly-trousers-2/ SUMMARY:Big Yellow Wooly Trousers DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for good music and good ch eer! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/08/9FC5D00A-49CB-4614-8AF8-DB5A60876762_1_105_c.jpeg CATEGORIES:Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1359@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T113000 DTSTAMP:20250919T182033Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19/ SUMMARY:The Angel’s Glossary DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and on line via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 620 9 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1348@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T133000 DTSTAMP:20251004T175105Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-3/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions.\nTuesday\, October 21: The Go od Earth\, by Pearl S Buck\n"Published in 1931\, “The Good Earth” spen t two years at the top of the best-seller list and won its author a Pulitz er Prize. Pearl Buck later became the first American woman to win a Nobel for literature. As always\, you are invited to bring your lunch if you'd l ike and newcomers are always welcome." (Goodreads). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/good-earth.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1401@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000 DTSTAMP:20251002T151818Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/circle-worship-2/ SUMMARY:Circle Worship DESCRIPTION:Circle Worship is a time for people to come together\, connect\ , and share in a spiritually grounded way that is less formal than our typ ical Sunday services. Each session you will be invited to share on a spiri tually grounded topic. This practice is inspired by the tradition of UU yo uth groups\, but is open to all ages. We will meet in Classroom A\, downst airs. You are encouraged to bring cushions or other things to feel comfort able sitting on the floor or in a chair for about an hour. Reach out to Ro bin Livingston with any questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/bonfire.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1360@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1403@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T200000 DTSTAMP:20251029T162227Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/uusa-social-supper-3/ SUMMARY:UUSA Social Supper DESCRIPTION:\n\nUUSA SOCIAL SUPPER Saturday\, November 1 from 5:30-8 PM  \n\n\nhosted by Sue &\; Elliott Kelly at their home\n\n\nAnd featuring a house concert starting at 7 PM by Jason Threlfall\n\nBring something to share! F-Z mains/sides |A-E desserts\nRSVP welcome - but if you forget\, j ust come\n\nIf you need a ride\, please contact Lea or Karen Mack &\; w e'll try to make that happen! office@uusocietyamherst.org\nALL ARE WELCO ME - NEWCOMERS ARE SUPER-DUPER WELCOME!\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/2025_11_01-Social-Supper.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1361@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T113000 DTSTAMP:20251029T161845Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02/ SUMMARY:All Souls\, One Altar DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nYou are welcome to bring the name\, photo or memento of a loved one who has died to place on our shared altar.\n\nUU SA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https ://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1362@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000 DTSTAMP:20251029T162731Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09/ SUMMARY:Who Has Time for Collective Liberation? DESCRIPTION:Rev Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and on line via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 620 9 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1363@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T113000 DTSTAMP:20251029T162145Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16/ SUMMARY:What’s In a Name? DESCRIPTION:With Guest Speaker Andrew Grant\nFollowed by facilitated conver sation on our name\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and online via Z oom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPa sscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1405@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T133000 DTSTAMP:20251029T162258Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-4/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email Nancy Hunter with any questions.\nTuesday\, November 18: The L incoln Highway\, by Amor Towles\n"A master of absorbing\, sophisticated fi ction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America." ( Goodreads). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/Book-Group_Lincoln-Highway.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1406@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T093000 DTSTAMP:20251030T172552Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/sarah-mcquaid-singer-songwriter/ SUMMARY:Sarah McQuaid: singer-songwriter DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for a holiday concert! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/sarah-mcquaid-2020-photo-by-joerg-detering-2-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1364@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T113000 DTSTAMP:20251029T161914Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23/ SUMMARY:Religious Education Breakout Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1365@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T113000 DTSTAMP:20251029T162534Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30/ SUMMARY:Darling World DESCRIPTION:Lay led by Jyl Gentzler\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 9 83 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1416@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T172549Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/shine-a-light-for-immigrant-justic e/ SUMMARY:Shine a Light for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:Folks will gather in front of the UU with our lanterns for a ca ndlelight vigil &\; fundraiser to benefit LUCE\, Immigrant Justice Netw ork of MA. We'll sing and raise awareness for this organization. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/lanterns.jpg CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1366@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T113000 DTSTAMP:20251205T170601Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07/ SUMMARY:Compassionate Refuge DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1410@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T133000 DTSTAMP:20251123T150259Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/passage-to-poros/ SUMMARY:Passage to Poros DESCRIPTION:UUSA presents the national book launch event with our member\, the world-renowned author and holistic psychotherapist Dr. Ed Tick for his latest book\, PASSAGE TO POROS: In the Sanctuary of the Sea God. The even t will take place at 12:30 PM after services on Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/11/PASSAGE.jpg CATEGORIES:Spirituality END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1404@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000 DTSTAMP:20251105T195323Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/circle-worship-3/ SUMMARY:Circle Worship DESCRIPTION:Circle Worship is a time for people to come together\, connect\ , and share in a spiritually grounded way that is less formal than our typ ical Sunday services. Each session you will be invited to share on a spiri tually grounded topic. This practice is inspired by the tradition of UU yo uth groups\, but is open to all ages. We will meet in Classroom A\, downst airs. You are encouraged to bring cushions or other things to feel comfort able sitting on the floor or in a chair for about an hour. Reach out to Ro bin Livingston with any questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/bonfire.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1407@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20251214 DTSTAMP:20251124T171548Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/meeting-our-ancestors/ SUMMARY:Meeting our Ancestors DESCRIPTION: \;\nPlease join us for a challenging exploration of our pr esent day responsibilities for family and community ancestry on:\nSaturday \, December 13\n10:00 am to 12:30 pm\nSocial Hall – UUSA Meetinghouse\n For more information and to register for this workshop\, please see:\nhttp s://uusocietyamherst.org/news/meeting-ancestors  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-29-065749.jpg CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1417@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000 DTSTAMP:20251205T174532Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/holiday-party-and-cookie-swap/ SUMMARY:Holiday Party and Cookie Swap DESCRIPTION:Our annual holiday tradition continues with fun for all ages &a mp\; a cookie swap in the social hall and singing carols and hymns in the sanctuary. We hope you will join us to celebrate the holidays together! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/2024_12-holiday-party-1-pdf.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1367@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T113000 DTSTAMP:20251205T170613Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14/ SUMMARY:Miracles of Light DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1419@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T123000 DTSTAMP:20251210T202020Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/understanding-alzheimers-and-demen tia/ SUMMARY:Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia DESCRIPTION:UUSA presents the national book launch event with our member\, the world-renowned author and holistic psychotherapist Dr. Ed Tick for his latest book\, PASSAGE TO POROS: In the Sanctuary of the Sea God. The even t will take place at 12:30 PM after services on Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Alzheimers-Presentation.jpg CATEGORIES:Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1418@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T133000 DTSTAMP:20251210T185610Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-5/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. All are invited to join in on any of the upcoming book group disc ussions. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email any questions to Nancy Hunter\, Coordinator.\nTuesday\, Decemb er 16: Mozart's Starling\, by Lyanda Lynn Haupt\n"A charming story of Moza rt and his pet starling\, along with a natural history of the bird." (Good reads). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/book-club_mozarts-starlings.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1368@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T113000 DTSTAMP:20251205T170656Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21/ SUMMARY:Longest Night DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1414@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T170000 DTSTAMP:20251224T153112Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2/ SUMMARY:Interactive service for all ages (with holy ruckus!) - in person ON LY DESCRIPTION:The 4 PM Christmas Eve services is offered in person ONLY.\n\nI f you'd like to join us on Zoom\, please plan on attending the 7 PM servic e. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1415@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T200000 DTSTAMP:20251205T171041Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/contemplative-service-with-carols- poems-and-candles/ SUMMARY:Contemplative service (with carols\, poems\, and candles) DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1369@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T113000 DTSTAMP:20251205T171227Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8/ SUMMARY:Cozy Carol Sing (in person ONLY) DESCRIPTION:with Brenda Miller\, Music Director\n\nToday's service is offer ed in person ONLY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1370@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T113000 DTSTAMP:20251223T171305Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-2026-01-04/ SUMMARY:Meditations on the New Year (Online *ONLY*) DESCRIPTION:Lay Led by Robin Livingston\n\nUUSA services are offered in per son and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting I D: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114\n\nFollowing the service\, in a breakou t room\, the Environment Action Circle will host a conversation about Elec tric Vehicles to discuss their EV journeys and to answer questions for tho se considering buying/leasing a new/preowned EV in 2026. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1316@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-01-08/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1371@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T113000 DTSTAMP:20260107T195200Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-04-2026-01-11/ SUMMARY:Though All the World Grow Chill DESCRIPTION:How do we offer one another safety? When so much seems uncertai n\, how do we build cultures of care?\n\nUUSA services are offered in pers on and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID : 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1429@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260110T201652Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/owl/ SUMMARY:OWL - Parent Orientation DESCRIPTION:The UUSA is offering OWL to youth in grades 7-9 on Sundays begi nning January 25 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm.\n\nOWL is the Our Whole Liv es sexuality program. The overall goal of this program is to create a posi tive environment in which youth gain knowledge\, values\, and skills that lead to sexually healthy and responsible lives and relationships. We recog nize that parents are the primary educators of their youth and we are hono red to be part of the journey.\n\nThere will be a parent orientation on Ja nuary 11 at 12:00 pm in the Conference Room of the UUSA.\n\nAdditional dat es: OWL will run from 10:30 until 12:00 pm on January 25\, February 1\, 8\ , 22\, March 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 31\, June 7\, 14\, and 21. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/OurWholeLives-Emblem-Blue.png CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1428@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260105T165731Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/everybody-sing-freedom-a-community -singing-workshop-with-reggie-harris/ SUMMARY:Everybody Sing Freedom - a community singing workshop with Reggie H arris DESCRIPTION:Everybody Sing Freedom!\nA Community Singing Workshop with Regg ie Harris\nThursday\, January 15th\, 7:30 to 9 pm\nAdmission: $15 - $25 (s liding scale)\nPurchase tickets here – please select Event/Concert T ickets from drop-down list\; no printed ticket needed – we’ll have a list of payments at the door\n\nThe music of African Americans directly in fluenced the course of history in the quest for freedom that was the moder n Civil Rights Movement. By adapting spirituals\, songs of faith\, work so ngs\, and popular songs heard on the radio\, the leaders of the movement w ere able to mobilize communities to protest and organize in their effort t o inspire social change. In this interactive singing workshop\, we will ex plore the development of these songs of struggle in order to gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal period in history and the lessons it convey s for our work moving forward.\n\nReggie Harris is a singer-songwriter\, s toryteller and world-renowned song-leader who is a powerful interpreter of the global music narrative. A passionate\, engaging inspirational enterta iner and concert artist Reggie is recognized for focusing new energy on th e important role of music in the discourse for inclusion and the struggle for human rights using the lessons of history as a base.\n\nhosted by the Social Justice Coordinating Circle of the UUSA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Photo_Reggie-Harris.jpg CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1372@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T113000 DTSTAMP:20260107T191936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-11-2026-01-18/ SUMMARY:Beloved Community Means Everybody DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1422@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T133000 DTSTAMP:20251216T205129Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-6/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room. All are invited to join in on any of the upcoming book group disc ussions. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. P lease email any questions to Nancy Hunter\, Coordinator.\nTuesday\, Januar y 20: Educated by Tara Westover\n“Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention.”—The New York Times ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/IMG_7370.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1329@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-01-22/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1373@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260124T172059Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-18-2026-01-25/ SUMMARY:ONLINE ONLY: Once to Every Soul and Nation DESCRIPTION:Service this Sunday is are offered ONLINE ONLY\nClick here: ht tps://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1420@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000 DTSTAMP:20251216T161800Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/circle-worship-4/ SUMMARY:Circle Worship DESCRIPTION:Circle Worship is a time for people to come together\, connect\ , and share in a spiritually grounded way that is less formal than our typ ical Sunday services. Each session you will be invited to share on a spiri tually grounded topic. This practice is inspired by the tradition of UU yo uth groups\, but is open to all ages. We will meet in Classroom A\, downst airs. You are encouraged to bring cushions or other things to feel comfort able sitting on the floor or in a chair for about an hour. Reach out to Ro bin Livingston with any questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/bonfire.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1374@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-25-2026-02-01/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1375@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T113000 DTSTAMP:20260205T171108Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-01-2026-02-08/ SUMMARY:Young and Fearless Prophet DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1317@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-02-12/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1376@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T113000 DTSTAMP:20260207T210034Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-08-2026-02-15/ SUMMARY:The Circle of Love DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1430@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T133000 DTSTAMP:20260207T210555Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/honoring-tet-the-vietnamese-new-ye ar/ SUMMARY:Honoring Tết: The Vietnamese New Year DESCRIPTION:UUSA presents the national book launch event with our member\, the world-renowned author and holistic psychotherapist Dr. Ed Tick for his latest book\, PASSAGE TO POROS: In the Sanctuary of the Sea God. The even t will take place at 12:30 PM after services on Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/11/edtick-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Spirituality END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1424@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T133000 DTSTAMP:20251216T205425Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2-2026-02-17/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room of the UUSA (ring doorbell at Kellogg St door -- faces side of the Amherst Post Office). All are invited to join in on any of the upcoming b ook group discussions. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. Please email any questions to Nancy Hunter\, Coordinator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/IMG_7370.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1377@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000 DTSTAMP:20260207T210100Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-15-2026-02-22/ SUMMARY:Resilient Together DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1421@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20251216T161919Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/circle-worship-5/ SUMMARY:Circle Worship DESCRIPTION:Circle Worship is a time for people to come together\, connect\ , and share in a spiritually grounded way that is less formal than our typ ical Sunday services. Each session you will be invited to share on a spiri tually grounded topic. This practice is inspired by the tradition of UU yo uth groups\, but is open to all ages. We will meet in Classroom A\, downst airs. You are encouraged to bring cushions or other things to feel comfort able sitting on the floor or in a chair for about an hour. Reach out to Ro bin Livingston with any questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/bonfire.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1330@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-02-26/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1378@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T113000 DTSTAMP:20260220T180711Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-22-2026-03-01/ SUMMARY:Faithful in an Age of Distrust DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer\, Guest Speaker\n\nUUSA serv ices are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit. ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1379@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T113000 DTSTAMP:20260227T230319Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-01-2026-03-08/ SUMMARY:The Multi-Generational Group Project DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1318@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-03-12/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1380@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T113000 DTSTAMP:20260220T151926Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-08-2026-03-15/ SUMMARY:Twilight and Tide Pools: Beyond the Binary DESCRIPTION:Lay Led by Sarah Prager\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 9 83 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1425@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T133000 DTSTAMP:20251216T205425Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2-2026-02-17-2026-03-17 / SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room of the UUSA (ring doorbell at Kellogg St door -- faces side of the Amherst Post Office). All are invited to join in on any of the upcoming b ook group discussions. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. Please email any questions to Nancy Hunter\, Coordinator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/IMG_7370.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1381@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T113000 DTSTAMP:20260227T230346Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-15-2026-03-22/ SUMMARY:Turning to Spring DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1431@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260315T143209Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/indigenous-awareness-workshop-reco vering-histories-of-native-presence-in-the-kwinitekw-connecticut-river-val ley/ SUMMARY:Indigenous Awareness Workshop - Recovering Histories of Native Pres ence in the Kwinitekw (Connecticut River) Valley  DESCRIPTION:March 22\, 2026 | 3 - 5:00 PM\nUUSA Meetinghouse or by Zoom\nPr e-registration is Required\nRecovering Histories of Native Presence in the Kwinitekw (Connecticut River) Valley  – Dr. Margaret Bruchac\nThis workshop offers glimpses into colonial relations\, while also reflecting o n the lives of Native families who remained highly visible – literally “hiding in plain sight” – in the aftermath of warfare and displaceme nt\, utilizing long-standing Indigenous skills\, kinship networks\, and ec ological knowledges to supply their white neighbors with medicinal\, mater ial\, and practical assistance.\n\nFollowing the presentation\, participan ts will be invited to meet in small\, facilitated groups to discuss their own understandings of Indigenous and Colonial Settler relations in the pas t.  We will examine the histories and stories we were taught\, and consid er how better understandings could affect our thinking on current question s such as reparations\, land back projects\, inter-cultural relations\, an d the on-going oppression of immigrant populations.\n\nThis workshop is th e first in the UUSA's series Finding Our Place in the Connecticut River ( Kwinitekw) Valley: Beginning to Heal 400 Years of Settler Colonialism\nTo register for attendance in person or zoom (or to tell us of your interest) \,\nplease click here!\nQuestions may be addressed to John Gerber\, co-fac ilitator of the UUSA Indigenous Awareness Circle. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/CTRiverValley.jpg CATEGORIES:Education,Social Justice LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant St\, Am herst\, MA\, 01002\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Pleasant St\, Amherst \, MA\, 01002\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Unitarian Univers alist Society of Amherst:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1432@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T213000 DTSTAMP:20260324T162854Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/dear-ella/ SUMMARY:Dear Ella: a dynamic musical trio from Western MA DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UU Society of Amherst for an evening of song & h ope! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/DEAR-ELLA-W-INSTR.jpeg CATEGORIES:Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1331@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-03-26/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1382@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000 DTSTAMP:20260227T230404Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-22-2026-03-29/ SUMMARY:No Kings No Pharaohs DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1383@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T113000 DTSTAMP:20260326T183012Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-29-2026-04-05/ SUMMARY:Easter: Wild Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:Rev. Rachael Hayes\n\nUUSA services are offered in person and o nline via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 62 09 0336\nPasscode: 300114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1319@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-04-09/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1384@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-05-2026-04-12/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1385@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-12-2026-04-19/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1426@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T133000 DTSTAMP:20251216T205425Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2-2026-02-17-2026-03-17 -2026-04-21/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room of the UUSA (ring doorbell at Kellogg St door -- faces side of the Amherst Post Office). All are invited to join in on any of the upcoming b ook group discussions. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. Please email any questions to Nancy Hunter\, Coordinator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/IMG_7370.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1332@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-04-23/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1386@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-19-2026-04-26/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1387@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-26-2026-05-03/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1388@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-03-2026-05-10/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1320@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-05-14/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1389@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-10-2026-05-17/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1427@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000 DTSTAMP:20251216T205425Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/book-group-2-2026-02-17-2026-03-17 -2026-04-21-2026-05-19/ SUMMARY:Book Group DESCRIPTION:We meet the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the conferen ce room of the UUSA (ring doorbell at Kellogg St door -- faces side of the Amherst Post Office). All are invited to join in on any of the upcoming b ook group discussions. Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring your lunch if you wish. Please email any questions to Nancy Hunter\, Coordinator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/IMG_7370.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1390@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-17-2026-05-24/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1333@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-05-28/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1391@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-24-2026-05-31/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1392@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-31-2026-06-07/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1321@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-06-11/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1393@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-07-2026-06-14/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1394@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-14-2026-06-21/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1334@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-06-25/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1395@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-21-2026-06-28/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1396@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-28-2026-07-05/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1322@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T133000 DTSTAMP:20251223T170936Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/womens-circle-2026-07-09/ SUMMARY:Women's Circle DESCRIPTION:The Women's Circle is an informal group of the UUSA open to any one who identifies as a woman who &\; attends the UUSA. We meet on the 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month at noon usually in the UUSA Conferenc e Room (lower level of the meetinghouse\, and accessible via the Kellogg S t door - the one with the overhang facing the side of the Amherst Post Off ice). Just ring the bell for entry\n\nTo subscribe to this group &\; re ceive reminders\, email: uusa-women+subscribe@uusocietyamherst.org (?s: co ntact Sophie Rogers or Nancy Hunter) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/rainbow-people-chalice.jpg CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1397@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-05-2026-07-12/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1398@uusocietyamherst.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T113000 DTSTAMP:20250906T211908Z URL:https://uusocietyamherst.org/events/service-2025-09-14-2025-09-21-2025 -09-28-2025-10-05-2025-10-12-2025-10-19-2025-10-26-2025-11-02-2025-11-09-2 025-11-16-2025-11-23-2025-11-30-2025-12-07-2025-12-14-2025-12-21-2025-12-2 8-20-12-2026-07-19/ SUMMARY:Service DESCRIPTION:UUSA services are offered in person and online via Zoom.\nClick here: https://bit.ly/4mQSSnK\n\nMeeting ID: 983 6209 0336\nPasscode: 300 114 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uusocietyamherst.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Chalice-with-window-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Worship Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20160313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20161106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20201101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20211107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20220313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20221106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR