The Worship Team presents “The Holiness of Waiting” With Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Guest Musician Dr. John Daugherty, Vocalist (Baritone) “Serene, I fold my hands and wait, Nor care for wind, or tide, nor sea; I rave no more ‘gainst time or fate, For lo! My own shall come to me.” —John Burroughs November 28th is the first … Continue reading The Holiness of Waiting
Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “ReVisioning Thanksgiving” With Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate Many of us learned a story about the first Thanksgiving that is a myth riddled with historical inaccuracies. This service will explore the healing power of letting go of an old story and telling a true one. Special Music by Job … Continue reading ReVisioning Thanksgiving
Jennifer Bacmeister presents “Remnants of War” With Elizabeth DeCoux as Worship Leader Jennifer examines our culture surrounding combat and the glorification of the warrior class, including subtle rituals and traditions most people are not even aware of. As UUs, how do we strive for peace in an environment that sanctifies certain kinds of violence, while remaining in … Continue reading Remnants of War
Rev. Carmen Emerson BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister Presents “What Was, What Is, What If” With David Dean as Worship Leader In connection to November’s Soul Matters theme of “History,” our Affiliated Community Minister, Rev. Carmen Emerson, offers a worship service reflecting on the learnings and yearnings of past, present, and future. About our speaker: Rev. … Continue reading What Was, What Is, What If
BBUUC Family Worship Service “A Liminal Time” Exploring the light and the dark through story. Led by Chris Jarman, DRE and Erin Rogers, Worship Leader Join LRE in an exploration of darkness and light through storytelling. As our days get shorter and our nights longer, our seventh principle asks us to know our place in … Continue reading A Liminal Time
Rev. Michael J. Crumpler presents “Welcoming in Times of Trouble” With Elizabeth DeCoux as Worship Leader As we consider the threats and violence currently being launched by politician against people at risk, how then shall we Welcome. About Our Guest Speaker: Rev. Michael J. Crumpler works as the LGBTQ and Multicultural Programs Director at the Unitarian … Continue reading Welcoming in Times of Trouble
Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Parable of the Spoons” With Caitlin Regan as Worship Associate The Parable of the Spoons is a story that shows the difference between heaven and hell by showing people eating with long spoons. In hell, people can’t feed themselves with the long spoons and starve. In heaven, people feed … Continue reading Parable of the Spoons
Rev. Erin Walter presents “Baby, We Need a Barn-Raising” With Jennifer Bacmeister as Worship Leader Pandemic isolation has had a deep impact on mental health and community dynamics. How can we show up with authenticity — virtually and in person — as we continue to exercise caution due to COVID-19. Rev. Erin Walter will reflect on … Continue reading Baby, We Need a Barn-Raising
Franciscan Friar Manny Andrade and UU Animal Chaplain Elizabeth DeCoux will conduct a Blessing of the Animals outside the church building at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9. This blessing comes soon after the Feast Day of St. Francis in early October. Please bring your dogs, cats, gerbils, and other animals to be blessed. For safety, please have … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals Service
Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “The Backscratchers: Pastoral Care at BBUUC” With members of our Pastoral Care Team: Chaplain Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate, Debby Jones, Paul Petrilla, and Julie Smithers Before the invention of the backscratcher, people had to rely on one another to scratch that unreachable itch in the middle of the back. Pastoral caregivers at … Continue reading The Backscratchers: Pastoral Care at BBUUC
