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
Kids Minecraft Parent Information Meeting (7-11-year old) Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM EST – 2:30 PM EST Online Event 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 Youth? Would you like them to be able to … Continue reading Kids Minecraft Parent Information Meeting (7-11-year old)
Chalica is a weeklong holiday, during which we honor and celebrate our seven Unitarian Universalist Principles. It is a time dedicated to reflecting and putting into practice, through our words and deeds, one Principle per day for seven days. For me, Chalica is an opportunity for introspection and a slowing down. This is a perfect … Continue reading Chalica 2020
A virtual writer’s retreat workshop January 23-24 & February 27-28 Marilyn Jones, Facilitator – Chris Jarman, Support Facilitator Each life is a journey. A unique and special journey. Looking back on our life, our own personal Odyssey, can be a meaningful experience, especially if shared with others. People often say that they think about writing … Continue reading From the High Hill: Odyssey Writing for Elders
Parents of Preschoolers This month’s Theme Family Stories, Sacred Stories What is POP? POP content is hosted here: jlshattuck.com/monthlycontent (Password: YouGotThis2020 -case sensitive.) POP … Continue reading Parents of Preschoolers December 2020
Find Your Packet Here: https://www.soulmatterssharingcircle.com/uploads/9/4/5/0/94501751/sm_2020-12_sh_stillness.pdf In 2006, the Unitarian Universalist Beacon Press published Thirst, a volume of Mary Oliver’s poetry in which the poem, “The Place I Want to Get Back To,” appeared. The poem tells the story of the day that Oliver sat in perfect stillness in the pine woods, and two deer approached … Continue reading Soulful Home for Parents & Families What Does It Mean to Be A Family of Stillness?
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 Stillness.” Our theme … Continue reading Family Religious Education, December
Pizza with the Simpsons, D’oh God! December 11th, 6:30-8:00 pm PLEASE NOTE- WE WILL NOT BE MEETING ON December 25th Friday night is traditionally pizza night for a lot of folks. So, grab a slice or whatever else is on the menu and join us for RE with a twist as we study the religious … Continue reading Pizza with the Simpsons, D’oh God! December 11th
Faith Development For All Soul Matters What Does It Mean to Be A People of Stillness? Find Your Packet Here: https://bbuuc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sm_2020-12_sg_stillness.pdf Don’t tell me to be calm when there are so many reasons to be angry… I didn’t say to be calm, said the wind, I said to breathe. We’re going to need a … Continue reading Soul Matters What Does It Mean to Be A People of Stillness?
22 BBUUC members and friends attended the Community Problems Assembly and the BBUUC Justice Ministry Caucus on November 9 (on Zoom). The 300+ assembled ICARE Network Members heard updates on the three issues that gained the most traction in House Meetings in all of the ICARE Congregations this past fall. Those issues were: Housing & … Continue reading ICARE December 2020
