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Awakening to the Distortions in Our ‘Reality’: How Childhood Experiences Affect Our Worldview

Linda Crawford presents “Awakening to the Distortions in Our ‘Reality’: How Childhood Experiences Affect Our Worldview” With Linda Mowers as Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Special Music by Parker Harrison, Piano Our early history can determine the way we shape our lives. Few of us have escaped childhood trauma. That experience can damage the lens … Continue reading Awakening to the Distortions in Our ‘Reality’: How Childhood Experiences Affect Our Worldview

I Said What?

Claudia Marshall presents “I Said What?” With Kris Kines as Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Caitlin Regan, Vocals, Special Music About our service: Claudia’s sermon will explore how we should think about what we say and who we say it to so that we can create Beloved Community. About our speaker: Claudia Marshall is … Continue reading I Said What?

Renewing Faith

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Renewing Faith When Things Feel Broken” With Jennifer Bacmeister as Worship Associate Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Jarrett Carter, Guitar, Special Music About our Service: There are some experiences, like ending a relationship, or losing a job, that leave us feeling broken, adrift, and lacking a sense of identity. These are … Continue reading Renewing Faith

The Heart of the Heart of UU

Daylight Saving Time Starts March 13! Don’t forget to spring forward!   Rev. Carmen Emerson BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister, presents “The Heart of the Heart of UU” With Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Dr. Gary Smart, Piano, Special Music About our service: Rev. Carmen Emerson offers up a fire and brimstone sermon on … Continue reading The Heart of the Heart of UU

From Scarcity to Sufficiency

Stewardship Sunday Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “From Scarcity to Sufficiency” With Alyssa Halliday as Worship Associate Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Job Meiller, Guitar and Vocals, Special Music Lisa Chernyshev, Soloist About our service: This service will explore the toxic myths of scarcity and the liberating truth of sufficiency. The myth of scarcity tells … Continue reading From Scarcity to Sufficiency

Do the Right Thing

ICARE Justice Ministry Sunday Rev. Angela Scott presents “Do the Right Thing” With Claudia Marshall as Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Dr. Sunshine Simmons, Guest Musician, Clarinet About our service: The sermon will focus on the use of power by persons of elevated position, and express what is expected of persons of power. We … Continue reading Do the Right Thing

My Grandmother’s Hands

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “My Grandmother’s Hands” With Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Pete Jorgensen, Special Music, Piano About our service: In the book “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” therapist and writer Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in … Continue reading My Grandmother’s Hands

Side with Love Sunday

BBUUC Worship & the UUA/Side with Love presents “Side with Love Sunday” With Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist About our service: Unitarian Universalist congregations around the country will participate in the annual tradition of “Side with Love Sunday,” celebrating the culmination of 30 Days of Love that runs from Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading Side with Love Sunday

Defying Hate

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Defying Hate” With Kris Kines as Worship Associate Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Dr. Marc Dickman, Guest Musician, Euphonium and Tuba About our service: During World War II, two Unitarians, Martha and Waitstill Sharp, worked with the Unitarian Service Committee to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. This sermon will explore … Continue reading Defying Hate