Archives: Services

Memories and Legacies

Jennifer Bacmeister presents “Memories and Legacies” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist We all have experiences that shape our lives. When we look back on those, can we see what our legacy might be? How do we act now so that the memories and legacy we leave behind reflect our true values? Don’t forget … Continue reading Memories and Legacies

What Do You Believe In?

Donna Zimmerman, BBUUC Chaplain  presents What Do You Believe In? Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Special Music We all receive messages throughout our lives…messages from others…from things that happen. But the meaning that WE give those messages can define who we are and what we think of ourselves. Frequently we … Continue reading What Do You Believe In?

Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom

Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson Senior Minister of The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL  Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom”  Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Mary Avery, Voice, Special Music The Holiday of Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, honors the end of slavery and the announcement of freedom. … Continue reading Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom

Church: To Be and To Do

Rev. Byron “Tyler” Coles Southern Region of the UUA, Congregational Life Staff  Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Church: To Be and To Do” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Bill Cain, Vibraphone, Special Music In the wake of such significant change internally and externally, we must ask ourselves, ‘What is the Church to … Continue reading Church: To Be and To Do

Censorship and Book Burnings Then and Now, a Reflection for LGBT Pride Month

Manny Andrade presents “Censorship and Book Burnings Then and Now, a Reflection for LGBT Pride Month” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader with the Welcoming Congregation Ministry Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Lynn Wadley, Guitar and Mountain Dulcimer, Special Music We will explore historical parallels of censorship of the LGBT community yesterday and today. Don’t forget to bring your … Continue reading Censorship and Book Burnings Then and Now, a Reflection for LGBT Pride Month

Fireflies and Genius

Rev. Kaaren Anderson Interim Minister of the UU Fellowship of Vero Beach (FL) Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Fireflies and Genius” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Special Music One of the primary reasons we get tripped up when it comes to creativity has to do with fear and judgment. We … Continue reading Fireflies and Genius

Religious Education Sunday

Religious Education Sunday Jenn Jones, Director of Religious Education Beth Curtis, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Tyler Kidd (Piano), Special Music Our Annual Religious Education Sunday Service is for all ages and focuses on our children and the children’s religious education (RE) program. It’s also an opportunity to recognize those who teach and volunteer for … Continue reading Religious Education Sunday

Love All, Serve All

Jennifer Bacmeister presents “Love All, Serve All” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Dr. Sunshine Simmons, Clarinet Jennifer looks at how the seemingly innocuous marketing of a now-major entertainment franchise pointed her towards Unitarian Universalism and examines how we receive, or don’t receive, messages that can be meaningful to us. About Our Speaker: Jennifer … Continue reading Love All, Serve All

Flower Communion Service

BBUUC FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE Flower Communion Service Beth Curtis and Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leaders Jenn Jones, Director of Religious Education Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician 100 years ago, a Unitarian minister named Norbert Capek held the first Flower Communion service in a small spare church in Czechoslovakia that had no piano, … Continue reading Flower Communion Service