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Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors

Rachel Roesch and Mikenzie Paisley From BBUUC’s CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) In collaboration with BBUUC Worship, present “Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Debby Jones, Voice, Special Music   Note –  Youth are invited to attend this service! The Wheel of the Year reaches its pinnacle on … Continue reading Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors

Blessing of the Animals Service

Saturday October 26 3:00 PM Inside the Church Sanctuary! Blessing of the Animals Service Please join us inside the church sanctuary at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, for the Blessing of the Animals. The blessing is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi in recognition of the spiritual nature … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals Service

Listening for Your Word

Alyssa Halliday presents a sermon written by Rev. Clare L. Petersberger Minister, Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, Lutherville (MD) “Listening for Your Word” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Whether we say we pray or we say we do not pray, whether we address God or speak of loving kindness, whether we close our … Continue reading Listening for Your Word

To Finally Stand Still

Donna Zimmerman presents A sermon written by Rev. Janet Parsons, Minister, Gloucester UU Church (MA)      “To Finally Stand Still” Hannalora Chapple, Youth Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Emily Rose Ludwick, Vocals, Special Music What we do know is that without the effort to be attentive, to listen for silence, we will not be given … Continue reading To Finally Stand Still

Listening for a Change

David Dean presents A sermon written by Rev. Joseph Cleveland, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs (NY)    “Listening for a Change” Kris Kines, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Bernos, Guitar and Voice, Special Music   Depending on the kinds of privilege we have and don’t have, it is easier or … Continue reading Listening for a Change

Sharing the Good News: On Welcoming Others to Our Faith

Jennifer Bacmeister presents a sermon written by Rev. Kaaren Anderson Interim Minister of the First Parish Brewster (MA), Unitarian Universalist “Sharing the Good News: On Welcoming Others to Our Faith” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Adero Harrison, Vocals In this day and age, it can feel a little vulnerable to tell people about … Continue reading Sharing the Good News: On Welcoming Others to Our Faith

Setting a Place for Elijah

Kris Kines presents a sermon written by Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern Parish Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (CA) “Setting a Place for Elijah” Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Lynn Wadley, Autoharp & Mountain Dulcimer We Unitarian Universalists pride ourselves on welcoming everyone. We affirm that people of all races and … Continue reading Setting a Place for Elijah

Love and Belonging

Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon written by Rev. Eileen Wiviott Senior Minister, Unitarian Church of Evanston (IL) “Love and Belonging” Hannalora Chapple, Youth Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Bill and Paula Prince, Guest Musicians, Keyboard and Saxophone What do we mean by a spiritual discipline of liberating love? “This kind of love is demanding … Continue reading Love and Belonging

BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday

BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday Presented by the Worship Team Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Guest Musician, Violin Each year, we have a tradition at BBUUC to hold an Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday. It’s a celebration of our whole community coming back together as schools reopen and summer ends. In this … Continue reading BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday