Bending Toward Justice BBUUC ICARE Team at Violence Intervention Press Conference Fifty-one ICARE network members—including six from BBUUC—made the case to news outlets that JSO’s Group Violence Intervention Program needs to be reassessed. This, after Sheriff T.K. Waters failed to return phone calls or attend ICARE’s Community Problems Assembly … Continue reading ICARE December 2023
On Christmas Eve at BBUUC, tradition has it that our Christmas Choir will join the celebration with singing. Welcome back to all those who have given their time and talent in previous years. Our joy this year is that we have so many new members who may be interested in joining the Christmas choir, but … Continue reading Join the Christmas Choir!
Wow! It is hard to believe we have almost completed another calendar year. It is nice that this time of year is filled with hope and celebration for many of us, but for some it can be a time of sorrow due to loss or loneliness. I think this is a good time to explore … Continue reading President’s Message – December 2023
Taking a few extra steps can protect animals from dangers they face during the winter holidays. First, we can do some things for our dogs and cats, to reduce the chances of an emergency trip to the veterinarian’s office during the holiday season. Remember to keep companion animals away from things that are dangerous to … Continue reading Animal Chaplain December 2023
Build Stronger Communities Through Better Policy at ICARE’s Community Problems Assembly Join us and become part of this year’s plan to deal with flooding, gang violence, over-policing, and mental health crises When: 7 p.m. Monday, October 30 Where: Christ the King Catholic Church; 742 Arlington Rd N At this city-wide meeting, 38 … Continue reading 2023 ICARE’s Community Problems Assembly
As the autumn season comes upon us with its shorter days and cooler nights, I want to turn our focus back to Stewardship. Just a reminder: The core values of stewardship are: (1) Identity, (2) Trust, (3) Gratitude and (4) Love. I would like to focus this month on Trust. As a noun Trust means: … Continue reading President’s Message October 2023
At the Blessing of the Animals outside the church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, BBUUC members and friends will have the opportunity to tangibly bless Jacksonville’s animals by making donations of cat food, dog food, and other items to First Coast No More Homeless Pets. By providing low-cost spay/neuter services, FCNMHP addresses the … Continue reading Animal Chaplain October 2023
Saturday October 14th at 3 pm Franciscan Friar Manny Andrade and BBUUC Animal Chaplain Elizabeth DeCoux will conduct a Blessing of the Animals outside the church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. The blessing is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Please bring your dogs on leash, cats … Continue reading 2023 Blessing of the Animals
I am going to take a break this month on the stewardship series I began a couple of months ago, but let’s continue to take to heart the calling: A Year of Stewardship – A Way of Life. Your Board of Trustees just completed its annual planning retreat on August 19. It was a pretty … Continue reading President’s Message – September 2023
The animals of Florida and the world have reason to be grateful to the children of BBUUC’s Religious Education program. This summer our children took specific, concrete action to be part of the solution for animals. Beginning in July, they gathered signatures in support of making the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters a part … Continue reading Animal Chaplain Article September 2023
