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
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
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
There’s a famous story about New York Yankees Manager Yogi Berra. One very hot night, he attended a party hosted by New York Mayor John Lindsay and his wife Mary. As Yogi strolled in, wearing a lime green suit on the sweltering evening, Ms. Lindsay said, “You certainly look cool.” Berra replied, “Thanks, Ms. Lindsay. … Continue reading Animal Chaplain August 2023
July is Bison Month in the United States. The American Bison is the official mammal of the United States, serving along with the Bald Eagle as a national symbol. The bison is also the heaviest free-ranging animal in the U.S., some weighing in at over a ton and standing over six feet tall. They can … Continue reading Animal Chaplain July 2023
June 9 is the Feast Day of St. Columba of Ireland. At the age of 77, after a long career of devotion and service, St. Columba knew the time of his death was drawing near. He decided to make one last visit to the brothers of his order. Before he reached their dwelling place, Columba … Continue reading Animal Chaplain Column June 2023
In the United States, May is Kindness to Animals Month. Being kind to animals is not just the right thing to do; it is a spiritual practice. As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant to affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. As this Seventh Principle expressly … Continue reading Animal Chaplain May 2023
A message from Don DeStephano I would like to remind everyone that the Church is registered as a charity with Ebay. This means a seller on Ebay can designate all or a portion of the proceeds to be donated to BBUUC. If you have not used Ebay recently, it is now very easy to sell … Continue reading Ebay Charitable Sales to Benefit BBUUC
BBUUC’s Animal Chaplain, Elizabeth DeCoux, is available for members seeking spiritual help related to animals, such as blessings, celebrations of life, prayers, attendance at euthanasia, and other services. April 2023 Animal Ministry Article: by Elizabeth DeCoux Invite your friend to visit you in a dream. Write the invitation, or speak it aloud, or just think … Continue reading Animal Chaplain Column April 2023
