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Six Needs of Mourning #3: Remember the Person Who Died

Rev. Carmen Emerson presents “Six Needs of Mourning #3: Remember the Person Who Died.” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Debby Jones, Voice, Special Music This sermon series is offered by our affiliated community minister, Rev. Carmen Emerson. An encouraging and uplifting exploration of the needs and meaning of mourning, moving beyond the myth … Continue reading Six Needs of Mourning #3: Remember the Person Who Died

To Love a Country

Jacquie Hochstin presents a sermon by Rev. Emily Bruce, Minister of First Parish Church UU, Kingston (MA) “To Love a Country” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Garret Kaplan, Piano, Guest Musician This Sunday we seek to define the differences between patriotism and nationalism, while some actors in our public square work hard to … Continue reading To Love a Country

Gratitude Adjustment

David Dean presents a sermon by Rev. Shawn Gauthier, Minister of Vancouver Unitarians, Vancouver, BC, Canada “Gratitude Adjustment” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician “For to have “thank you” on our lips is the surest sign I know that we recognize that our lives are lived in relationship— … Continue reading Gratitude Adjustment

Near Death Experiences 20+ Years Later

Manny Andrade presents “Near Death Experiences 20+ Years Later” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Gina Romeo, Member-Musician, Flute Dr. Raymond Moody coined the phrase “Near Death Experience” several decades ago, and he published a best-selling book. Since then, a lot of research has gone into Near Death Studies by social scientists all over … Continue reading Near Death Experiences 20+ Years Later

Six Needs of Mourning #2: Feel the Pain of the Loss

Rev. Carmen Emerson presents “Six Needs of Mourning #2: Feel the Pain of the Loss.” Jacquie Hochstin, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Job Meiller, Guitar and Vocals A sermon series offered by our affiliated community minister, Rev. Carmen Emerson. An encouraging and uplifting exploration of the needs and meaning of mourning, moving beyond the myth … Continue reading Six Needs of Mourning #2: Feel the Pain of the Loss

Do I Have To?

David Dean presents a sermon by Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Interim Minister, First Parish Brewster (MA) UU “Do I Have To?” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Tim Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician Jesus was once asked what is the most important law to follow and he said, “Love your lord your God with all your … Continue reading Do I Have To?

Six Needs of Mourning — #1

Rev. Carmen Emerson, BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister, presents “Six Needs of Mourning — #1” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Special Music, TBA “The Six Needs of Mourning” – a sermon series offered by our affiliated community minister, Rev. Carmen Emerson An encouraging and uplifting exploration of the needs and meaning of mourning, moving … Continue reading Six Needs of Mourning — #1

A Noun and a Verb: The Problem and the Promise of the Word ‘God’

Donna Zimmerman presents “A Noun and a Verb: The Problem and the Promise of the Word ‘God’” Alyssa Halliday, Worship  Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Cameron Norman (Voice), Guest Musician Language is a powerful way to connect with people.  But words can be tricky things.  The dictionary gives us the definitions of words but deeper than … Continue reading A Noun and a Verb: The Problem and the Promise of the Word ‘God’

BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday

BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday Presented by Lifespan Religious Education and Worship Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist and Special Music Mike Ludwick, Music for the Bridging Ceremony Join us for our annual Ingathering and Water Sharing Service—a celebration of return, renewal, and the power of transformation. In this multi-generational service, … Continue reading BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday