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, we will reflect on how water connects us, shapes us, and carries us forward. We will celebrate our children who are Bridging to an older class this year, and children and youth will also bring the message to life through an interactive story woven into the service. All are invited to bring a small container of water that symbolizes a place or spirit meaningful to you—whether from a nearby stream, your garden hose, a faraway shore, or simply from home. Together, we will combine our waters into a common bowl, honoring the many streams that flow into one shared community.

About BBUUC Member-Musician Dr. Gary Smart
Gary is a Presidential Professor of Music at the University of North Florida. His career has encompassed a wide range of activities as composer, classical and jazz pianist, and teacher. He composes and improvises music that reflects an abiding interest in Americana, jazz, world music, and Western classical tradition. He has performed in major venues in the United States, Europe, and Asia. His “Concordia” for orchestra won the Concordia Jazz Competition Award and premiered at Lincoln Center, New York. Dr. Smart has spent two residencies in Japan, teaching programs at Osaka University and Kobe College. He has also taught in Indonesia as a “Distinguished Lecturer” for the Fulbright program.
 
Join us after the service for an Ice Cream Social hosted by our BEACON YOUTH!