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Daffodil Growth

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Daffodil Growth”  With Elizabeth DeCoux as Worship Associate When a daffodil grows out of the ground, it has a tough green skin that protects its blossoms from the cold and snow. As the weather warms, the flower no longer needs this layer, and it sheds. Like the daffodil, there … Continue reading Daffodil Growth

Life Before Death

Rev. Carmen Emerson presents “Life Before Death”  With Claudia Marshall as Worship Leader As a UU chaplain serving a community hospital near the Florida-Georgia line, Rev. Carmen Emerson reflects on what a pandemic can teach us about life before death and how preparing for one’s inevitable mortality is a gesture of gratitude for a life … Continue reading Life Before Death

On Sabbatical

The BBUUC Worship Team is taking a 4-week Sabbatical from weekly worship duties between Sunday, July 18 through Sunday, August 8. For four Sundays, we will find time to rest and rejuvenate from our weekly work to provide virtual Sunday Worship Services and Live Zoom Fellowships, with the intention to return in August refreshed and … Continue reading On Sabbatical

Playful Celebrations

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Playful Celebrations”  With Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate Our Unitarian Universalist heritage reminds us that playfulness and joy are important aspects of our lives. We are not only on this earth to work to earn a living and make it through each day. We are here to take in … Continue reading Playful Celebrations

The Holy Work of Independence

Rev. Justin Almeida, MDiv (he/they), presents “The Holy Work of Independence”  With Alyssa Halliday as Worship Leader In their sermon ‘The Holy Work of Independence’ Rev. Justin Almeida will explore the intersection of our national holiday of 4th of July with our Unitarian Universalist mission of being a people with minds that think, hearts that … Continue reading The Holy Work of Independence

The Gifts of the Sabbath

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “The Gifts of the Sabbath” With Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate In many faith traditions, it is a practice to set aside time for rest, renewal and reflection. Taking this time to rest can help us reconnect with what is most important in our lives. This sermon will address … Continue reading The Gifts of the Sabbath

Caleb Rich and the Still Small Voice

Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Caleb Rich and the Still Small Voice“  With Claudia Marshall as Worship Associate In 1772, Baptist preacher Caleb Rich received a series of messages from God which led him to convert to Universalism.  This sermon will explore what contemporary Unitarian Universalists can learn from his life experiences. During this time of social distancing, when … Continue reading Caleb Rich and the Still Small Voice

#AllBlackLivesMatter: A BGLTQ+ Pride Service

Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, MEd, CRE–ML, presents “#AllBlackLivesMatter: A BGLTQ+ Pride Service”  Led by members of The BBUUC Rainbow Welcoming Ministry Gather with us for a multigenerational call to action as we remember the origins of Pride Season and the trans BIPOC women who inspired it. From the very beginning, Pride has been an opportunity to … Continue reading #AllBlackLivesMatter: A BGLTQ+ Pride Service