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BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday

BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday Presented by Lifespan Religious Education and Worship Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist and Special Music Mike Ludwick, Music for the Bridging Ceremony Join us for our annual Ingathering and Water Sharing Service—a celebration of return, renewal, and the power of transformation. In this multi-generational service, … Continue reading BBUUC Annual Family Ingathering and Water Sharing Sunday

Christian Nationalism 101

Dr. Julie Ingersoll presents “Christian Nationalism 101” Kris Kines, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Linda Minke (Cello), Guest Musician What is it and how does it relate (or not) to other forms of Christianity NOTE: Dr. Ingersoll will return to the chancel after fellowship at NOON for more information on this timely topic with … Continue reading Christian Nationalism 101

The Labor of our Days

The BBUUC Worship Team presents “The Labor of our Days” Led by members of the Worship Team Gary Smart, Accompanist Michael Bernos, Guitar/Piano It’s Labor Day weekend! Honor your labor. If you work for money, this holiday is for you. If you work for love, this holiday is still for you. Our work makes the … Continue reading The Labor of our Days

Born of Bright Faith

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Alyssa Halliday presents a sermon by Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian in Ft. Collins, CO “Born of Bright Faith” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Accompanist, TBA Jennifer Bacmeister, Bass Flute, Special Music The hope of finally blossoming after holding our lives tight in a bud is known in Buddhism as bright faith. With … Continue reading Born of Bright Faith

Embracing the Sacred Threshold: The Gift of Liminal Space

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Jennifer Bacmeister presents a sermon by Rev. D’vorah Kelley, Interfaith Community Minister from Portland, ME “Embracing the Sacred Threshold: The Gift of Liminal Space” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Garret Kaplan, Piano, Guest Musician Each threshold we encounter in our lives offers an opportunity for change, for renewal, for transformation, from what we were … Continue reading Embracing the Sacred Threshold: The Gift of Liminal Space

Surrender Like a Duck

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Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees “Surrender Like a Duck” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike and Emily Rose Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals Change can make us feel so vulnerable. But change also means that things are still possible. Change creates opportunities – both good and bad. New beginnings … Continue reading Surrender Like a Duck

Losing and Finding Your Religion

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David Dean presents a sermon by Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian in Ft. Collins, CO “Losing and Finding Your Religion” Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician The experience of literally losing your religion is quite like this, actually… Even if it is ultimately liberating and life-giving, … Continue reading Losing and Finding Your Religion

Disability: The Religion of Resilience

Dr. Emily Townsend presents “Disability: The Religion of Resilience” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist With music by: Emily Townsend-Cobb, Piano, and Guest Vocalist Ashley Townsend-Tavera As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to welcome diversity, and advocate for social justice for all.  In this sermon, Emily commemorates Disability Pride Month by discussing her journey … Continue reading Disability: The Religion of Resilience

Eulogy for Big Red

Jennifer Bacmeister presents “Eulogy for Big Red” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Bill and Paula Prince, Guest Musicians Bill: Tenor Saxophone & Clarinet, Paula: Alto & Soprano Saxophones Big Red is Jennifer’s 1999 Jeep Cherokee, recently diagnosed with a terminal engine failure. Buying a new car was fraught with emotion, with many people … Continue reading Eulogy for Big Red

In the House of the Riddle Mother

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “In the House of the Riddle Mother” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Gina Romeo, Flute Borrowing a title from Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Elizabeth DeCoux invites us to explore our dreams. As Unitarian Universalists, our inspirations include direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder. For many of us, dreaming is one … Continue reading In the House of the Riddle Mother