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Reflections on Israel/Palestine

Pastor Phillip Baber presents “Reflections on Israel/Palestine”  With Elizabeth DeCoux as Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist  Special Music by Lynn Wadley In this sermon, Phillip will share experiences and insights from his recent trip to Israel and Palestine. About Our Guest Speaker: Phillip Baber is the pastor of The People’s Church of Jacksonville and … Continue reading Reflections on Israel/Palestine

Emergency Confetti

Donna Zimmerman, BBUUC Chaplain, presents “Emergency Confetti” With Kris Kines as Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist  Special Music by First Coast Flute Choir Children look at the world with wonder and amazement. Too often as adults our focus gradually changes. How can our lives be different if we re-learn the magic of the ordinary? About … Continue reading Emergency Confetti

Lessons from Parenting

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Lessons from Parenting” With Claudia Marshall as Worship Associate Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Special Music by Bill Prince, accompanied on piano by Dr. Gary Smart In this service, Reverend Amy will share lessons she has learned from her experience raising a disabled child. The service will include readings and … Continue reading Lessons from Parenting

Widening the Circle of Love

Rev. Tracie Barrett presents “Widening the Circle of Love” With Caitlin Regan as Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist  Special Music by Gavin Martelloti, Saxophone,  accompanied on piano by Dr. Gary Smart   In 1966, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to our General Assembly about not sleeping through the revolution. The most recent … Continue reading Widening the Circle of Love

The Hope of Easter

Easter Sunday Family Worship Service Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “The Hope of Easter” With Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist   Early Christians believed their purpose was to nurture communities of beauty, joy, and love, even as they faced persecution and oppression. This intergenerational service will explore what we can … Continue reading The Hope of Easter

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?