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Stories Behind the Songs

Tom Neilson Worship Leader: Jay Gardner Accompanist: Eileen Morrison About our Service Tom Neilson is a storyteller who will weave an autobiographical sketch that delves into the stories behind his songs. Beginning with his dairy farm roots and proceeding to the Vietnam War, liberation struggles, border crossings, pipelines, parenting, sexuality, lost loves and anything that didn’t get … Continue reading Stories Behind the Songs

Fourth Annual Festivus Celebration

“BBUUC’s Fourth Annual Festivus Celebration”   Worship Leader and Presenter: Jennifer Stokes Accompanist: Dr. Gary Smart About Our Service: Come join BBUUC in our Fourth Annual Festivus Celebration!  We will enjoy a participatory Recitation of Festivus Miracles, air our grievances, and perform the traditional Feats of Strength!  BBUUC is proud to have it’s very own … Continue reading Fourth Annual Festivus Celebration

Christmas Eve Service

BBUUC’s Annual Christmas Eve Service at 6:30pm Come, bring your family and friends to our annual Christmas Eve Service! This family service will be a woven tapestry of music, carols, words and inspiration for this special season, for all ages—followed by a time of fellowship and holiday refreshments (furnished by volunteers organized by the Hospitality … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service

Exploring the Concept of Faith and its Meaning

Manuel (Manny) Andrade presents “Exploring the Concept of Faith and its Meaning” Worship Leader: Kris Kines Accompanist: Dr. Gary Smart Special Music by Guest Musician Marc Dickman (Euphonium) with Gary Smart About our Service: The UU  Principles call for a responsible search for truth in our faith journey. We will explore concepts of faith and … Continue reading Exploring the Concept of Faith and its Meaning

Yule/Winter Solstice Service

BBUUC, in cooperation with its Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) chapter, will host a full Yule/Winter Solstice service on Friday, December 21st from 7-9 pm.  This special service will include: Yule chalice lighting Singing in the directions/elements Collective Yule reading Listening to Yule music A story for all ages–Story of the Celts  Spiral Dance … Continue reading Yule/Winter Solstice Service

Gathering Myself in Music

Dr. Mark Yount presents “Gathering Myself in Music” Worship Leader: Carole Hawkins Accompanist: Eileen Morrison Special Music by Guest Vocalist Olivia Chernyshev, accompanied by Michael Bernos About our Service: A title for multiple layers of meaning: I surround myself and bask in music.  When I’m losing it I collect myself by tuning in to music’s … Continue reading Gathering Myself in Music

The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address: Greetings to the Natural World

Family Worship Service: “The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address: Greetings to the Natural World” Worship Leader: Chris Jarman and Jim Wood Accompanist: Eileen Morrison About our Service: The  BBUUC children will present the “Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address” Greetings to the Natural World” which is the First People’s 7 Nations Tribe tradition of giving thanks to all those parts … Continue reading The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address: Greetings to the Natural World