Hamburg Clergy Alliance of Western New York

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

An interfaith coalition of military chaplaincy endorsers, including Rev. Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary, is urging the Pentagon to restore eliminated religious affiliation codes and adopt a more transparent review process, arguing that accurate religious identification is vital to chaplaincy support...

06/15/2026

Volunteer opportunity! Sunday, June 21st is Sandwich Sunday. Individually wrapped sandwiches can be dropped in the church cloak room coolers or the rear entrance coolers.

Sunday morning between 9 am - 11 am.

Hamburg Presbyterian Church
177 Main St. Hamburg Village, NY.

Use the side door, the coat room is located on the first floor in the lobby across from the sanctuary. The other option is to drop them in the coolers at the rear entrance of the church in the parking lot.

Sandwiches go to the unhoused at the hotel the in Hamburg, NY. We will also deliver any snacks, toiletries etc. you drop off with the sandwiches.

Thank you!
~Pastor Rachel

06/15/2026

🙏🏾 God of the rainbow,

Thank You for Pride Month and for the beautiful diversity of humanity.

Bless LGBTQIA+ siblings everywhere, reminding them they are loved, worthy, and never outside Your embrace.

As an ally, strengthen me to choose compassion over fear, justice over silence, and love that speaks, listens, and stands alongside others.

Give me courage to use my voice for dignity and inclusion, and humility to keep learning
and showing up well.

May we help build a world where everyone can live safely, openly, and with dignity, and where belonging is shared by all. Amen

-Reed Kirkman
McKinney, TX

👉🏾 Share your prayers with us: https://ow.ly/lCa850Zbqcr

06/15/2026

Join us in prayer as we affirm that every person is made in God's image and beloved by God. We pray that our LGBTQIA+ siblings will always find safety, inclusion, and lasting justice in their communities.

06/15/2026

“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.” — Romans 5:1–2 📖

While life feels uncertain, these verses invite us to remember we stand in God's grace. And from that place of grace, we are free to face the future with hope.

💭 What helps you remain grounded in God's grace when life feels challenging or uncertain?

06/12/2026

Happy Loving Day! ❤

Why is today called Loving Day? The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an in*******al couple living in Virginia.

Their case, Loving v. Virginia (1967), reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Their lawyers argued that laws against in*******al marriage came from slavery laws, intended to oppress Black people, and based on white supremacy. Other states had similar laws. Some of these laws applied to people of other races as well.

Nine years after their arrest, the Lovings won their case on June 12, 1967 (which is why Loving Day is on June 12). It was more than a victory for their family. It struck down all state laws against in*******al marriage in the U.S.

The Lovings’ memorable story (and fitting name), are part of a larger and continuing struggle for racial justice.

👉 Learn more at lovingday.org.

06/12/2026

Ten years ago today. We remember. 🌈