Donna Zimmerman presents “The Platinum Rule” a sermon written by Rev. Darcey Laine Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland (NY) Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Bernos, Special Music (Guitar and Voice) This is the most profound gift and the most profound challenge of being truly welcoming: if we encounter difference, … Continue reading The Platinum Rule
Rev. Reneé Zimelis Ruchotzke UUA Congregational Life Staff, Central East Region presents a virtual sermon from the UUA Congregational Life Sermon Series “Freedom As Liberating Love” Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Bill and Paula Prince, Keyboard and Saxophone The results of the November 2024 election have shown that many of our neighbors don’t … Continue reading Freedom As Liberating Love
David Dean presents “Neurodivergence and Other Ways to Love” a sermon written by Rev. Eric Banner Senior Minister of First Universalist (Denver, CO) Kris Kines, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Adero Harrison, Special Music (Voice) What it means to build a beloved community is to know and recognize that from time to time, we will … Continue reading Neurodivergence and Other Ways to Love
Alyssa Halliday presents “The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me” a sermon written by Rev. Tess Baumberger Minister of First Universalist Church of Essex (MA) Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Guest Musician (violin) Our value of inclusion calls us to accept and support each other in our spiritual journeys. Nothing says this … Continue reading The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me
Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon written by Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Interim Minister, First Parish Brewster (MA) Unitarian Universalist “The Stories We Tell Ourselves“ Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist First Coast Flute Choir, Guest Musicians “We are usually much harsher narrators of our own stories than others are when they tell our stories… Now … Continue reading The Stories We Tell Ourselves
David Roth presents sermon-in-song: “We Have a Dream” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist This morning David will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with song and story about dignity and respect for all. About our Guest Musician/Speaker David Roth’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United … Continue reading We Have a Dream
Manny Andrade presents “Reflections on 35 years of Service to the HIV-Positive Community” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist and Special Music (Piano) The people we serve invariably become our best teachers. This sermon will explore lessons in compassion and service. About our Speaker Manny Andrade is a lover and explorer of Spirituality. He … Continue reading Reflections on 35 Years of Service to the HIV-Positive Community
David Dean presents a sermon written by Rev. Rod Richards Minister of Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo (CA) “Telling Stories” Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Marc Dickman (Euphonium), Guest Musician, with Gary Smart (Piano) “Some stories are pointed toward discovering truth and others are specifically meant to obscure truth… Sometimes, viewing my story … Continue reading Telling Stories
BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration (All Ages) With Jennifer Bacmeister as Worship Leader and Presenter Gary Smart, Accompanist Special Music by Lynn Wadley, saw, and Pete Jorgensen, piano About our service Join BBUUC in our Annual Festivus Celebration! We will enjoy a participatory Recitation of Festivus Miracles, air our grievances, and perform the traditional Feats … Continue reading BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration (All Ages)
BBUUC Christmas Eve Worship Service Led by the BBUUC Worship Team With music by Gary, Marilyn, Molly & Kate Smart Featuring the BBUUC Christmas Choir Come, bring your family and friends to our annual Christmas Eve Service led by the Worship Team with music by Gary and Marilyn Smart, along with Molly and Kate Smart, … Continue reading BBUUC Christmas Eve Worship Service
