Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson Senior Minister of The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC, entitled “The American Journey” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Special Music by Dr. John Daugherty, Baritone We’re in the midst of a public debate in this country about the American Story—what it is, … Continue reading The American Journey
Pastor Phillip Baber “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” With Alyssa Halliday as Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist, and Special Music Performance In what is likely his final sermon before moving to Dublin, Ireland, Phillip Baber will share words of encouragement and exhortation in anticipation of dangerous days to come for our nation. About Our Guest Speaker: … Continue reading Goodbye, Farewell and Amen
Rev. Amy Moses-Lagos, BBUUC Minister, presents “Honoring Juneteenth” With Kris Kines as Worship Associate Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Special Music by Linda Minke on cello Juneteenth is the annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19,1865, enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word that they were free from bondage. … Continue reading Honoring Juneteenth
David Dean presents “To Bless and Not to Curse” A sermon written by UU Minister Rev. Julie Stoneberg With Donna Zimmerman as Worship Associate Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Special Music by Mike Ludwick, guitar and vocals Often, I think, this ability to bless others, and our world, is born in our experience of feeling blessed. One … Continue reading To Bless and Not to Curse
BBUUC’s Annual PRIDE Worship Service Led by BBUUC’s Rainbow Welcoming Ministry Manny Andrade presents “Blessed are the Queer: A Spiritual Manifesto” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Special Music by Sarah Jane Young on flute Inspired by a poem written by HP Rivers, the DRE of the UU Church in Tallahassee, FL, and … Continue reading Blessed are the Queer: A Spiritual Manifesto
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
Lifespan Religious Education, with Chris Jarman, Director of LRE, presents “A Celebration of Growth” A Family Worship Service With Erin Rogers as Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist What does growth mean to you? Growing taller, growing older, growing talents and skills, growing your faith? Come join us for celebratory worship of how we grow! Our … Continue reading A Celebration of Growth
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
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
BBUUC’s Annual Flower Communion Led by members of the Worship team Also featuring a BBUUC Benefactor Recognition Ceremony Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist The Flower Communion is an annual ritual held in the spring that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Each person brings a flower from their own yard or garden, or from a … Continue reading BBUUC’s Annual Flower Communion
