Many people who adopt a vegan diet do so because they object to animal cruelty and exploitation.  An additional reason for veganism involves health benefits, which were dramatically demonstrated in a recent Stanford University study of 22 pair of identical twins.  All participants in the study followed a prescribed healthy diet for eight weeks.  One … Continue reading Veganism and Health Benefits

BBUUC Christian Fellowship Sunday, August 24 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Forrest Church Rm Idolized by some as the conduit through which God dictated an eternal and unchanging moral code and discredited by others as a misogynist crank, Paul is without question one of the most controversial figures in the history of Christianity. We will … Continue reading Paul said WHAT about women? Debunking misused Bible verses

25-08 Journey Circle_Pride and Humility – Part 2

This time of year, thunderstorms are common in Northeast Florida.  If your dog, cat, or other animal is afraid of thunderstorms, they may want to hide in a safe place, such as under the bed or in a crate, perhaps with blankets and toys.  Background sounds, from a white noise machine, a fan, or even … Continue reading Pets and Thunderstorms

We will watch a short video on Nicollo Machiavelli, a late 15th century political advisor and theorist. He believed that being a good Christian is incompatible with an effective leader. As a result, his writings were banned by the Catholic Church for 200 years.  After this video, we will watch a second video “Why the … Continue reading Machiavellianism – Are the Values of Jesus and Unitarian Universalism Incompatible With Effective Governance of Nations?

Journey Circle_Pride and Humility – Part 1 July 25

Accessibility: Don’t Forget the A in DEI July marks the beginning of Disability Pride Month, and we at BBUUC are excited to observe and celebrate this special season! Disability Pride Month was first celebrated in July of 1990 and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990 by former … Continue reading Disability Pride Month – Accessibility: Don’t forget the A in DEI

The Jacksonville Humane Society has tips for protecting companion animals from the weather in summer (commentary added for this article): Limit exercise.  Take animals out for exercise only in the early morning hours.  Give plenty of water during and after exercise.  The dog park at Tillie Fowler near the church has lots of trees, so … Continue reading Summer Heat and Animals

Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship Sunday, June 22 9:00 AM Forrest Church Rm We will watch portions of two videos on Gnosticism to get a glimpse into the diversity of early Christian thought. These more mystical and controversial ideas of divinity were stamped out as heresies by what became the Orthodox Church.  The first … Continue reading