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Building the Foundation of Love

Dr. Mark Yount presents “Building the Foundation of Love” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist First Coast Flute Choir, Guest Musicians The “Values and Covenant” statement of the article 2 revision to be moved at General Assembly begins, “Love is the enduring force that holds us together.” The proposal redrafts our familiar seven … Continue reading Building the Foundation of Love

Go to Bed Angry

Rev. Emilie Boggis Co-Minister of the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit (NJ) presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Go to Bed Angry” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Special Music by Caitlin Regan (Voice)   Yet, if we are to love the hell out of this world, as our Universalist theology calls us … Continue reading Go to Bed Angry

A Chorus of 4000: When Us and Them is We

Rev. Carmen Emerson presents “A Chorus of 4000: When Us and Them is We” Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Guest Musician (Violin) A reflection on why we gather and what it means to gather with thousands of UUs at our Association’s annual General Assembly.  Rev. Carmen Emerson is the Affiliated Community … Continue reading A Chorus of 4000: When Us and Them is We

Follow Your Bliss

David Dean presents “Follow Your Bliss” A sermon by UU Minister Rev. Sarah York Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Bernos, Special Music In following with our Soul Matters Theme of “Finding Our Center,” David will deliver a sermon written by UU Minister Rev. Sarah York centered on anthropologist Joseph Campbell’s well … Continue reading Follow Your Bliss

The Inauguration of a New Day

The Worship Team presents “The Inauguration of a New Day” (A Martin Luther King Sunday Worship Service) Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Dr. John Daugherty, Guest Musician, (Baritone) When Dr. King was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama for participating in a civil rights demonstration, he laid out what was necessary for people to do to live in … Continue reading The Inauguration of a New Day

Surprised by Joy: Exploring the Article 2 Draft

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “Surprised by Joy: Exploring the Article 2 Draft” Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist and Special Music In October, the Article 2 Study Commission of the UUA published a Draft of its proposed revisions to the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. The Draft differs from what most people expected, and an … Continue reading Surprised by Joy: Exploring the Article 2 Draft

BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration

BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration Led by Jennifer Bacmeister Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Special Music by Lynn Wadley and Pete Jorgensen Don’t forget to bring your loose change (paper bills also accepted) for our first-Sunday Pennies from Heaven collection. About our service: Join BBUUC in our Annual Festivus Celebration! We will enjoy a participatory Recitation of Festivus … Continue reading BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration

The Longest Night Gives Promise of a Brighter Tomorrow

Rev. Bowen Barrs presents “The Longest Night Gives Promise of a Brighter Tomorrow” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Lynn Wadley, Special Music The Winter Solstice is a time of deep reflection and inner contemplation. As winter deepens and the earth rests in deep slumber, the subtle shift of the sun reminds us … Continue reading The Longest Night Gives Promise of a Brighter Tomorrow

Christmas Pageant

BBUUC Family Worship Service and Religious Education Christmas Pageant Jenn Jones, Director of Lifespan Religious Education Beth Curtis, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Jennifer Bacmeister and Sydney Crisp, Special Music Join us as our children and youth lead ALL AGES in a celebration of the season with their annual Christmas Pageant. About our member musicians: … Continue reading Christmas Pageant