September 2026
September 6: Begin It, Just Begin It
by Hy Carrel
Hy will offer stories of beginnings that take us to unexpected and wonderful places, doing things well, of which we never imagined that we’d be capable. It is never too late to begin!
Bio: Hy trained for 5 years with Faithful Fools street-level community in San Francisco’s Tenderloin and then returned to Buffalo in 2019, serving in homeless services before starting Kind Fools as a program of Community Canvases, an arts nonprofit that builds community in WNY. Kind Fools promotes healing by facilitating spaces of deep witness, expression and listening.
September 13: Water Communion
by Rev. Bethany Russell-Lowe
All ages will participate in our annual Water Communion. Bring a small amount of water to contribute to our common bowl. This year our ingathering will explore the idea of "adventure" and how to find hope along the way.
September 20: Atonement for Unitarian Universalists
by Rev. Bethany Russell-Lowe
Can wisdom come from unexpected voices? This sermon explores how our perceptions shape what we're willing to hear—and what we might miss when we dismiss someone too quickly.
September 27: by Brendan Omicioli
TBD