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The Earth Journal, Inspired by Nature

Beth Curtis presents “The Earth Journal, Inspired by Nature” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Jarrett Carter, Jazz Guitar, Guest Musician In celebration of Earth Day, Beth will be presenting “The Earth Journal, Inspired by Nature,” an exploration into the seminal experiences and ideas that have informed the spiritual reverence that she feels for this planet. About Our Speaker: Growing … Continue reading The Earth Journal, Inspired by Nature

Rest is Resistance. Can I Get an Amen

Rev. Emilie Boggis Co-Minister of the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit (NJ) Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Rest is Resistance. Can I Gan an Amen?” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Voice and Guitar Tricia Hersey, American poet, performance artist, and activist says, “What people aren’t expecting, is that … Continue reading Rest is Resistance. Can I Get an Amen

Cultivating New Life in Our Spiritual Gardens

BBUUC FAMILY EASTER SERVICE “Cultivating New Life in Our Spiritual Gardens” Jennifer Bacmeister, Claudia Marshall, and Caitlin Regan, Worship Leaders Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Caitlin Regan, Voice Easter is a time to reflect on death and rebirth, repeated in stories from cultures all around the world as well as in our very own gardens. At … Continue reading Cultivating New Life in Our Spiritual Gardens

Subway Jesus

Rev. Kaaren Anderson Interim Minister of the UU Fellowship of Vero Beach (FL) Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Subway Jesus” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Job Meiller, Voice and Guitar For Palm Sunday and the month that we explore “The Path of Resistance, Rev. Anderson shares with us her understanding of … Continue reading Subway Jesus

There Is a Way

Anand Vadehra presents “There Is a Way” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Jolie Nguyen (Piano), Guest Musician Through the exploration of three simple, related principles, we will establish the foundation for understanding the Ultimate Truth (of life, of who we really are) and how that understanding offers each of us a way to have a generally safe, … Continue reading There Is a Way

Ways and Means: Faith-based Justice Work

BBUUC’s Annual ICARE Sunday Rev. Bill Hoff presents “Ways and Means: Faith-based Justice Work” Claudia Marshall, Worship leader Molly Brady and Carole Hawkins, BBUUC ICARE Ministry Co-Chairs Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Swing and a Miss, Guest Musicians About Our Guest Speaker: Rev. Bill Hoff, retired Riverside Presbyterian Church pastor, has been an ICARE clergy member … Continue reading Ways and Means: Faith-based Justice Work

Sacred Vulnerability

REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS AT 2:00 AS WE “SPRING FORWARD.” PLEASE ADJUST YOUR TIME ACCORDINGLY SO YOU DON’T MISS SERVICE! David Dean presents “Sacred Vulnerability” A sermon by UU Minister Rev. Chris Jimmerson Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Cameron Norman (Soprano), Guest Musician We live in a culture that often encourages … Continue reading Sacred Vulnerability

Wanting, Getting and Giving

Kris Kines presents “Wanting, Getting and Giving” A sermon by UU Minister Rev. Bonnie Dlott Donna Zimmerman and Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leaders Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Lynn Wadley, Special Music Whether we like it or not, most of us struggle with consumerism. In fact, the greatest impediment to giving generously may well be our fear … Continue reading Wanting, Getting and Giving

Tough Love Saves Us All

Rev. Gretchen Haley Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian Church, Ft. Collins, CO presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Tough Love Saves Us All” Beth Curtis, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Guest Musician Unlike partial communities that seek to put limits around love or duty, the Beloved Community is that community that keeps … Continue reading Tough Love Saves Us All

Even If

Patric Young presents “Even If” Caitlin Regan, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompaniment and Special Music Representing our Christian source and following our February theme of “The Path of Love” (e.g., love of God), our guest speaker, Patric Young, will share his personal story, centering on his personal faith. Patric says about his sermon, Even … Continue reading Even If