Back in November I finally got around to watching the documentary “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix. In the documentary, leaders of social media companies like Facebook and Instagram talk about how they have seen the negative impacts of their products on people’s lives. The film explores how software designers use algorithms to gain and keep … Continue reading Minister’s Message February 2021
Minecraft for Kids (ages 7-11) Do you have a Minecraft fan in your life who is between 7 and 11 years old? Do they miss interacting with the other BBUUC Kids? Would you like them to be able to connect with other children the same age in a safe environment where they can have fun … Continue reading Minecraft for Kids January 2021
This month’s Theme Family Stories, Sacred Stories What is POP? POP content is hosted here: jlshattuck.com/monthlycontent (Password: YouGotThis2020 -case sensitive.) POP (Parents of Preschoolers) is … Continue reading Parents of Preschoolers January 2021
Soulful Home for Parents & Families What Does It Mean to Be A Family of Imagination? Find Your Packet Here: https://www.soulmatterssharingcircle.com/uploads/9/4/5/0/94501751/sm_2021-1_sh_imagination.pdf Being guided by “what if…” is something humans do really well. We can imagine possibilities, informed by past observations and experiences, to create new realities that did not exist before. I consider this one … Continue reading Soulful Home for Parents & Families: What Does It Mean to Be A Family of Imagination?
Family Religious Education, Sundays, 10:00-11:00 am The Whole Family is invited to attend together and connect via Zoom for Family RE. Prepare to find the sacred and the silly as we walk this road together. This month we’re exploring the many ways our UU faith invites us to become “A People of Imagination.” Our theme … Continue reading Family RE January 2021
Pizza with the Simpsons is changing to Pizza in the Fifth Dimension 2nd & 4th Fridays – January 8th & 22nd – 6:30-8:00 pm – This program is for ages 12-112. Friday night is traditionally pizza night for a lot of folks. So, grab a slice or whatever else is on the menu and join … Continue reading Pizza in the Fifth Dimension January 2021
Faith Development For All: Soul Matters What Does It Mean to Be A People of Imagination? Find Your Packet Here: https://www.soulmatterssharingcircle.com/uploads/9/4/5/0/94501751/sm_2021-01_sg_imagination.pdf Maybe our most important work is to re-imagine imagination. Imagination’s great gift is improvement. At least that is what we’re usually taught. The deep magic lies in the way it can reshape our reality. … Continue reading Soul Matters: What Does It Mean to Be A People of Imagination?
This year we are exploring the theme of stories in worship. We are looking at how the stories we tell shape who we are and how we live our lives. We are looking at how the stories of our living tradition of Unitarian Universalism shape our identity and help us feel connected to a larger … Continue reading Minister’s Message January 2021
As 2020 ends, I want to reflect on ICARE initiatives that positively affected the lives of Jacksonville residents this past year. Hundreds of Duval County youths, and thousands statewide, have received Civil Citations instead of being arrested for common youthful offenses. Civil Citations require the youths to participate in restorative justice programs that include … Continue reading ICARE Report for January 2021
How To Have Difficult Conversations With Those You Disagree With As we get through this holiday season, some of us will be visiting family and friends whose political, religious and societal views are much different from our own. Most of us have heard the adage “never talk politics, religion, or money.” These days, however, it … Continue reading HCT January 2021
