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Freedom and Other Ineffable ‘F’ Words

David Dean presents “Freedom and Other Ineffable ‘F’ Words” a sermon written by Pastor Joshua Berg Minister of Pacific U.U. Church, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Garret Kaplan, Guest Musician, Piano “The faith I am referring to is faith in the power and ability to love sufficiently to effect … Continue reading Freedom and Other Ineffable ‘F’ Words

Building a Cathedral

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “Building a Cathedral“ a sermon written by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Marc Dickman, Guest Musician, Euphonium, with Gary Smart, Piano “Religious community is an Imaginarium. It is a place where we model and embody a new way of thinking and being. Together, we practice using our … Continue reading Building a Cathedral

The World Our Hearts Know is Possible

Alyssa Halliday presents “The World Our Hearts Know is Possible” a sermon written by Rev. Heather Concannon Minister of Theodore Parker Church (UU), West Roxbury (MA) Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Gina Romeo, Guest Musician, Flute There is such a strong tradition in our Unitarian Universalist faith of working for a better world, … Continue reading The World Our Hearts Know is Possible

Have You Lost Your Marbles?

Donna Zimmerman presents “Have You Lost Your Marbles?” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Guest Musician, Violin Do you feel like the walls are closing in on you?  Are you doom-scrolling on Facebook or TikTok?  Do you yell at the TV talking heads? Does your spirit feel battered and bruised?  We can … Continue reading Have You Lost Your Marbles?

Empathy for What It’s Like to Be Outside Our Own Heads

Rev. Carmen Emerson BBUUC Affiliated Community Minister, presents “Empathy for What It’s Like to Be Outside Our Own Heads“ Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Bill Cain, Guest Musician, Vibraphone The sermon title is from a line from a wonderful book by Amanda Ripley echoes this sentiment from the well-known Peace Prayer of St. … Continue reading Empathy for What It’s Like to Be Outside Our Own Heads

Easter for Unitarian Universalists, a Family Worship Service

BBUUC’s Worship Team presents “Easter for Unitarian Universalists, a Family Worship Service” Gary Smart, Accompanist Unitarian Universalists hold a variety of religious and spiritual beliefs. Most of our members do not hold a literal interpretation of scripture; instead, they believe it is a human book written by human hands, which attempts to express the relationship … Continue reading Easter for Unitarian Universalists, a Family Worship Service

Opening to Joy

Donna Zimmerman presents “Opening to Joy“ a sermon by Rev. Nica Eaton, Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley (CA) Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Michael Bernos, Special Music, Guitar and Voice Focusing on joy, turning our attention to how joy manifests in our lives, experiencing joy in our cells, seems to … Continue reading Opening to Joy

Put Something In

David Dean presents “Put Something In” a sermon written by Rev. Andrew L. Weber Minister of Thomas Paine UU Fellowship (Collegeville, PA) Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Adero Harrison, Special Music, Voice “The spiritual practice this month is to bring joy into the places where you want to experience it. The question then … Continue reading Put Something In

Buddhist Perspectives on Faith: Trusting the Light Within

Kris Kines presents a sermon by Rev. Dr. Tess Baumberger, Minister of First Universalist Church of Essex (MA) “Buddhist Perspectives on Faith: Trusting the Light Within” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician “This is a comforting thought – that always as we move, even if we feel our path … Continue reading Buddhist Perspectives on Faith: Trusting the Light Within

The Grace of Gratitude

Jennifer Bacmeister presents “The Grace of Gratitude” Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Job Meiller, Guitar and Vocals Leaning into a giving mindset has the potential to bring peace, healing, and happiness to the individual and the whole world. Come gain some insight into how giving is getting. About our Speaker Jennifer Bacmeister has … Continue reading The Grace of Gratitude