Side with Love is a public advocacy campaign that seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression. It is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and all are welcome to join. (https://sidewithlove.org) The theme for their annual 30 Days of Love program for 2023 will be Spiritual Nourishment for the Long Haul, which will run … Continue reading 2023 Side With Love
Our Amazon wish lists are an easy and direct way to help LGBTQIA+ youth in need at JASMYN. When you use these links, you can select the JASMYN shipping address that’s already programmed in so your items get to us, safe and sound. We appreciate your support! When you make ANY purchase on Amazon, use … Continue reading Wish Lists That Help JASMYN Youth
Did animals suffer for your foundation, blush, mascara, or eyeshadow? You can choose to go cruelty-free. New York has just become the tenth state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals, joining California, Nevada, Illinois, Hawaii, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, Virginia, and Louisiana. Cutting-edge technologies have made the cruel and archaic animal tests … Continue reading Animal Ministry January 2023
The Article II Study Commission convened in the fall of 2020, developing a shared understanding of its charge, the history of Article II, and the study process. In the Spring of 2021, the Study Commission began hosting theological panel discussions with surveys to gain an understanding of the values and sources of inspiration shared amongst … Continue reading Update on Article II Study Process and Adoption Timeline
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. BBUUC’s Animal Grief Support Group meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. All are welcome, whether the loss is recent, long ago, … Continue reading Animal Ministry December 2022
Learn About Us Classes BBUUC would like to welcome our visitors to join us on a journey to learn about the Unitarian Universalist faith and the Buckman Bridge UU Church. Class 1: Learn About UU Sundays: 1/15/23 or 3/19/23 11:45am – 2:00pm Forrest Church Room Class 2: Learn About … Continue reading Learn About Us 2022-2023
BBUUC’s Animal Chaplain, Elizabeth DeCoux, is available to any member in need of spiritual help related to a companion animal, including blessings, celebrations of life, grief support, and attendance at euthanasia. Please click here to read Elizabeth’s monthly column. Years ago, I worked for a few months as a pet-sitter. One of my very favorite … Continue reading Animal Ministry November 2022
We are thrilled to host the BBUUC Silent Auction again, after a 3 year hiatus. Thank you to everyone who has submitted an auction donation. We have over 60 items offered in a wide variety of categories! View the auction catalog in a printable pdf format here, or on our BiddingOwl site here. Check out this document for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the silent auction. If … Continue reading 2022 Silent Auction
The Blessing of the Animals will be celebrated outside the church at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 15. All companion animals and their human families are welcome. Please make sure all dogs are on leash and all cats are in a carrier. If you wish to have a deceased animal blessed, please bring a picture, … Continue reading Animal Ministry October 2022
UU Animal Chaplain Elizabeth DeCoux is available by telephone to discuss the recent, long-ago, or anticipated loss of a companion animal. She also will attend euthanasia and is available for blessing animals. Her topic this month is what to expect at a memorial for an animal. Although celebrations of our animals’ lives are not rare, … Continue reading Animal Chaplain September 2022
