Pilgrims and Puritans — Thanksgiving and Harvard Pilgrims_and_Puritans_OnePage— John A. Keohane, Texas-based longtime Unitarian Universalist

The below graphic and narrative summarize the analysis of Questions 2 and 3 on the 2025 BBUUC Congregational Health and Vision survey, where you were asked: “What do you most appreciate about BBUUC” and “What does BBUUC do well”.  For a longer, in depth version of the conclusions, go HERE             … Continue reading Results For the 2025 Congregational Health and Vision Survey!

On 20 January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order suspending entry of refugees into the United States under the US Refugee Admissions Program with limited exceptions.[1] As a result, several refugee support organizations have lost critical federal grant funds and some have been forced to lay off much of their staff.[2] These developments have … Continue reading Non-profit Spotlight: Beyond90

At its heart, the BBUUC congregation radiates what it means to be a “beloved community”—a place where people belong before they believe. Again and again, members describe the church as a sanctuary of friendship, compassion, and acceptance. Words like “community”, “welcoming”, “open-minded”, “caring”, and “inclusive” appear throughout the comments, painting a portrait of a congregation … Continue reading BBUUC: The Beloved Community in Action

This month’s topic will be “The WILD Story of How the Mormons Created Utah.”  We will watch a video on the topic and Jay Gardner will be our special guest to answer questions about his experience as a Mormon.  All are welcome to attend.

The song of the blue whale is falling silent, and scientists believe that silence is a warning regarding climate change. The blue whale is not only the largest animal in the world; it is believed to be the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth. It grows up to 100 feet long and can … Continue reading Song of the Blue Whale

I am pleased to announce the Grief Support Group will reconvene on Nov 9. The format will be changing, however. The group will run every other Sunday for four Sundays. Check the calendar for room assignments as they are subject to change. Journeying with Grief: Holding Our Loved Ones in Memory and Ourselves in Community … Continue reading Grief Support Group Resuming On Nov 9

Pride Parade Info and Maps 2025

BBUUC started donating non-perishable food items to St. Mary’s in April 2025. Since then, BBUUC members have donated about 73 bags of groceries to the food pantry, which serves up to 1,000 individuals and families each month with dry and canned goods, fresh bread, meat, and produce. According to a 2024 University of Florida report … Continue reading Social Action Committee Spotlight on St Mary’s Episcopal Church’s Food Pantry

Oct 4 is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, commemorating the date of his death in 1226. This Oct 4 at 2:00 PM you are invited to BBUUC’s Annual Blessing of the Animals in the church, presented by Worship and conducted by life-professed Franciscan Friar Manny Andrade and BBUUC’s  Animal Chaplain Elizabeth DeCoux. … Continue reading Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi