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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Benjamin Ochoa presents “Guerrilla Capitalism” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Repurposing legal and financial principles to end poverty. About Our Speaker Benjamin Ochoa is a parent to two wonderful children, is a Tejano originally from Angleton, Tejas, and enjoys dancing, especially lindy hop swing. He loves living in Florida because Jacksonville is … Continue reading Guerrilla Capitalism
