This Week at BBUUC…August 4

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This week at BBUUC….

 August 4 Rev. Carmen Emerson will present “Living Together in the Gaze of Blessing”

  A reflection on six blessings of imperfection: empathy, sympathy, gratitude, creativity, grace and wisdom.

 Led by Linda Mowers. Accompanied by Eileen Morrison.

 This service will include an OWL Recognition.

 About the Speaker: Rev. Carmen Emerson is an ordained UU minister serving the UU Church of Meadville, Pennsylvania, a 188 year old Congregation nestled in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania. She believes Unitarian Universalism is a life-affirming, life-saving religion of heart and mind, and that we — together — are called to respond to the religious, spiritual and social needs of the 21st Century.  She received her M.Div. from Andover Newton Theological School and served as associate minister at First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, New Mexico following her ministerial internship there.  She also served a ministerial intern at the UU Service Committee.  Prior to entering ministry she managed the Orlando office of a bonds and securities law firm; collaborating with the support staff and her Haitian mentor there eventually led her to answer her call to ministry.  Rev. Emerson writes, “I have a special fondness for this Buckman Bridge congregation and I am honored to worship with you again.”

 

Also, please note that there will be NO PENNIES FROM HEAVEN this Sunday 8/4. The ceremony will be moved to 8/11.

 

Our Greeters are The Murrey-Settle Family

Our Fellowship Hosts are Pam Richards and Frank Schwartz

Our Board Host is Eileen Morrison

Our Welcome Ambassador is Gina Norstedt

Our Spirit Play Teacher is Wendy Deck

Our Elementary Teacher is Marilyn Smart

Our Audio Tech is Erik Slader

 

  

What’s happening at Church this week?

 

Sunday, August 4

 ·        9am Membership Committee Meeting

·        9:45am Coffee Conversations – As a joint venture between the Lifespan Religious Education and Membership committees, Coffee Conversations are meant to build community and educate our congregation simultaneously.  Topics can and will range from items integral to being a UU, to current events, families, hot topics, and more. Coffee conversations will start at 9:45 and go about 30 minutes. Childcare and coffee will be provided!

·        12pm RE Teacher Training

·        12pm Social Action Committee Meeting

  • 12pm Facilities Committee Meeting

 

Tuesday, August 6

·        Public Relations Committee Meeting

 

Wednesday, August 7

·        7pm BEACON

·        7pm CUUPS

  • 7pm Visual Art and Spirituality- We will discuss what defines spirituality in terms of visual art, and Linda will show several examples. If you would like to, you are invited to contribute your own example.

 

Sunday, August 11

  • 9:45am Coffee Conversations – As a joint venture between the Lifespan Religious Education and Membership committees, Coffee Conversations are meant to build community and educate our congregation simultaneously.  Topics can and will range from items integral to being a UU, to current events, families, hot topics, and more. Coffee conversations will start at 9:45 and go about 30 minutes. Childcare and coffee will be provided!
  • PENNIES FROM HEAVEN!!!!

We are looking forward to seeing you this week!