This is the month we note the birth, on August 29, 1813, of Unitarian Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The hallmark of Bergh’s advocacy for animals was its hands-on practicality. Whenever he witnessed a driver beating a horse, he intervened, vocally and physically, stepping between the … Continue reading August Journey Animal Chaplain
UU Animal Chaplain Elizabeth DeCoux is available by telephone to discuss the recent, long-ago, or anticipated loss of a companion animal. She is also available to attend euthanasia and to celebrate the life of an animal. These services are available to BBUUC members at no charge. A recent study conducted by veterinary academics revealed that … Continue reading UU Animal Chaplain July 2022
UU Animal Chaplain Elizabeth DeCoux is available to provide support to any BBUUC member grieving the death of an animal, whether the loss is recent, many years ago, or anticipated. She is also available to attend an animal’s euthanasia within Duval County and to provide a ceremony celebrating an animal’s life. Her email is edecoux@comcast.net. … Continue reading Animal Chaplain
As our programming is increasing, The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center, UU-affiliated, in western North Carolina is filling several seasonal and permanent positions. The Mountain is a magical place to live and work. Please consider applying for one of these positions, and encourage others who could be a good fit for The Mountain. Join our … Continue reading The Mountain is Hiring!
88% of pet owners consider their pet a part of the family. When such a companion animal dies, however, the comforting rituals which typically accompany the death of a human family member are rarely available to the bereaved. Things are changing for the better. BBUUC offers a Companion Animal Grief Support group on the first … Continue reading Animal Ministry May 2022
What’s so special about Unitarian Universalism? This faith has transformed the author’s understanding of herself and the world. In 20 stand-alone chapters, Linda answers questions like: What does spiritual growth really mean? How do we make our lives meaningful? What can I do with my liberal rage? How does our childhood effect our life choices? … Continue reading Linda Crawford Book
April 3rd 12:00-2:30 in our Sanctuary Religious Education and Rainbow Welcoming Ministry invite You to view *This Documentary includes scenes with brief frontal nudity* Disclosure shows how the fabled stories of Hollywood deeply influence how Americans feel about transgender people, and how trans people are taught to feel about themselves. DISCLOSURE is an unprecedented, eye-opening … Continue reading Disclosure Screening
A big shout out to our Director of Religious Education Chris Jarman for facilitating the 11 week “Widening the Circle of Concern” study group for BBUUC’s Board, Minister, and Council leadership. “Widening the Circle of Concern” is the June 2020 Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change that analyzed structural and systemic racism and … Continue reading We Did a Thing!!!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81273719503 Our Parenting Group supports sharing realizations, challenges and hopes around the monthly Soulful Home theme with other supportive adults. This month’s questions revolve around a passage from Ann Lamott’s book Grace (eventually). She writes a lot from her perspective as a person of faith, a single parent, and a recovering addict. … Continue reading 2022 Parenting Group
As a faith without a doctrine, creed, or dogma, Unitarian Universalism has, since the beginning of our formation, been a religion based on Covenant – a practice of promising to walk together. At BBUUC, we have a solid practice of creating covenants within small group ministries, committees, boards, and other bodies within the church. We … Continue reading Creating a Congregational Covenant at BBUUC
