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When God Had a Body

David Dean presents A sermon written by Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian in Ft. Collins, CO “When God Had a Body” Kris Kines, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike and Emily Rose Ludwick, Guitar and Voice, Special Music   “There is something deeply comforting and consoling about imagining the vast infinite this … Continue reading When God Had a Body

Here We Come A’ Wassailing!

Worship in Collaboration with Lifespan Religious Education Present a Family Holiday Service “Here We Come A’ Wassailing!” Hannalora Chapple, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Join us for this All-Ages Holiday Family Service as we explore the rich history of Wassail! “What is Wassail?” your young ones may ask. Wassailing of course is a tradition of … Continue reading Here We Come A’ Wassailing!

Neurotheology: This Is Your Brain on Religion

Alyssa Halliday presents a sermon written by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Minister, UU Fellowship of Santa Cruz County (CA) “Neurotheology: This Is Your Brain on Religion” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Adero Harrison, Vocals In this season of glowing candles and sacred darkness, and as we explore our monthly theme of Presence, I want … Continue reading Neurotheology: This Is Your Brain on Religion

World AIDS Day 2024: Reflections on 35 years of Service to the HIV-Positive Community

Manny Andrade presents “World AIDS Day 2024: Reflections on 35 years of Service to the HIV-Positive Community” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Garret Kaplan, Piano, Guest Musician The people we serve invariably become our best teachers. This sermon will explore lessons in compassion and service. About our Speaker Manny Andrade is a lover … Continue reading World AIDS Day 2024: Reflections on 35 years of Service to the HIV-Positive Community

A Harvest of Gratitude: Family Thanksgiving Service

Worship and Lifespan Religious Education present A Harvest of Gratitude: Family Thanksgiving Service Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Beth Curtis, Director of Religious Education Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Bill Caine, Vibraphone, Guest Musician Whether or not you and your family celebrate our Thanksgiving holiday, naming what we are thankful for can shift our mindset from scarcity … Continue reading A Harvest of Gratitude: Family Thanksgiving Service

Tikkun Olam—To Repair the World

Kris Kines presents a sermon written by Rev. Matt Alspaugh Minister, Lake Chapala UU Fellowship in Jalisco, Mexico “Tikkun Olam—To Repair the World” Donna ZImmerman, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Diane Freeman, Native Flute I love the myth of “The Shattering of the Vessels” because it speaks truth on many levels…It is through healing … Continue reading Tikkun Olam—To Repair the World

What? So What? Now What?

Rev. Carmen Emerson, BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister presents “What? So What? Now What?” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Guitar and Voice A post 2024 election worship service led by Rev. Carmen Emerson   About Our Speaker Rev. Carmen Emerson, MDiv, is the Affiliated Community Minister for BBUUC. She earned a … Continue reading What? So What? Now What?

Judgement-Free Zone

Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon written by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Minister, UU Fellowship of Santa Cruz County (CA) “Judgement-Free Zone” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician So that’s the first practice. You don’t know the whole story. Get curious. Once you know more, chances are, you will find … Continue reading Judgement-Free Zone

Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors

Rachel Roesch and Mikenzie Paisley From BBUUC’s CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) In collaboration with BBUUC Worship, present “Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Debby Jones, Voice, Special Music   Note –  Youth are invited to attend this service! The Wheel of the Year reaches its pinnacle on … Continue reading Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors

Blessing of the Animals Service

Saturday October 26 3:00 PM Inside the Church Sanctuary! Blessing of the Animals Service Please join us inside the church sanctuary at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, for the Blessing of the Animals. The blessing is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi in recognition of the spiritual nature … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals Service