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Chalica 2020

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

HCT Covenant

COVENANT OF THE HEALTHY CONGREGATION TEAM OF THE  BUCKMAN BRIDGE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Created October 27, 2019 We covenant to be guided by the BBUUC Mission, to be accountable to our BBUUC Covenant of Right Relations, and to live as best we can our Unitarian Universalist Principles. Discretion and confidentiality are hallmarks of our work … Continue reading HCT Covenant

Nationalism, Religious Intolerance, and the Future of Interfaith Coalitions

Nationalism, Religious Intolerance, and the Future of Interfaith Coalitions Conversations on religious intolerance across the globe. A discussion on current political leaders using religion and religious sites to demonstrate power. The discussion includes recent events which demonstrate examples of religious intolerance. Including the conversion of Turkey’s Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque, Christian … Continue reading Nationalism, Religious Intolerance, and the Future of Interfaith Coalitions

COSM November 2020_Summary

November 2019 – Long Range Planning Committee’s May report to Board led to need to educate Board. December 2019 – Rev. Carmen Emerson (our Affiliated Community Minister) advised Board and key leaders about types of UU ministers and introduced the UU concept of “Partners in Shared Ministry.” February 2020 – Board met with Christine Purcell, … Continue reading COSM November 2020_Summary

NFAN-JASMYN Collection Announcement

The Rainbow/Welcoming Ministry of BBUUC needs your help!  We’re collecting food, clothing, and winter gear for Northeast Florida Aids Network (NFAN), which provides services and support to help reduce the suffering of people living with HIV/AIDS; and JASMYN, which supports and empowers LGBTQ young people.  A list of needed items appears below.  Please bring your … Continue reading NFAN-JASMYN Collection Announcement

UUA Disaster Relief Fund

The UUA Disaster Relief Fund: https://giving.uua.org/disaster-relief?fbclid=IwAR2KOgb6cESWR8SiY9UJyiumoovu0S0IFsY6267-x8ZOOIT_MfWTBq_DSRI Disasters impact our congregations and their communities with increasing rapidity. From natural disasters like wildfires that scorch everything in their path and hurricanes that bring destruction through winds and water, to human caused disasters like the collapsing infrastructure that we’ve seen in Flint, our congregations, our people, and our … Continue reading UUA Disaster Relief Fund