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The Divine and the Human in Emerson’s Concept of ‘Self-Reliance’

Dr. Timothy Whelan presents “The Divine and the Human in Emerson’s Concept of ‘Self-Reliance’” Worship Leader: Jay Gardner Accompanist: Gary Smart Special Music: Mike Bernos About Our Service: Ralph Waldo Emerson’s concept of “self-reliance” stands in sharp contrast to orthodox religion’s views of the “self.” For Emerson, the “self” is not marked by hopeless “depravity” … Continue reading The Divine and the Human in Emerson’s Concept of ‘Self-Reliance’

Family Worship: Annual Ingathering and Water Sharing Ceremony

Family Worship: Annual Ingathering and Water Sharing Ceremony Worship Leader: Jennifer Stokes Accompanist: Gary Smart Special Music: Eunice Paliy, Piano As is traditional in many UU churches across the country, BBUUC will hold our annual water sharing service (sometimes called “Water Communion”) on Sunday, September 9th. All are invited to bring a small container of … Continue reading Family Worship: Annual Ingathering and Water Sharing Ceremony

Creative Steps to Self-Recovery

Chris Repass presents “Creative Steps to Self-Recovery” Worship Leader: Grace Repass Accompanist: Eileen Morrison Special Music: Goliath Flores About Our Service: Through his personal journey creating porcelain artwork and undergoing a shattering experience three years ago, Chris explores how the lessons he’s learned during his artistic pursuits can help all of us process and overcome … Continue reading Creative Steps to Self-Recovery

Spiritual Growth

Linda Crawford presents “Spiritual Growth” About our Service: Our third principle asks us to encourage each other to grow spiritually. But what is spiritual growth? To Linda, spiritual growth is mostly about becoming as open and vulnerable as we can. That means we become open to both pleasure and pain, to both the joys and … Continue reading Spiritual Growth

Three Teachings from Dr. Seuss

Chris Jarman, Director of Religious Education, presents “Three Teachings from Dr. Seuss” (A Family Worship Service – for All Ages!) About our Service: Join us for a joy filled day to start the new school year. The Blessings of the Backpacks will also occur during this service. Three Teachings from Dr. Seuss: Since Theodor Geisel published his first … Continue reading Three Teachings from Dr. Seuss

Lughnasadh – Festival of the First Harvest

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Jim Wood (along with Jacksonville CUUPS) presents “Lughnasadh – Festival of the First Harvest” About our Service: Jim Wood along with members of our own Jacksonville CUUPS will present the history, folklore and customs of this ancient Celtic Fire Festival and its relevance to today. Join them as we explore our own personal “harvests” through … Continue reading Lughnasadh – Festival of the First Harvest

Deafening Silence

Dr. Jeff Hess presents “Deafening Silence” About our Service: Join us for a quiet talk about silence.  We’ll explore our often fragile and sometimes contentious relationship with quiet and its inherent, communicative power. About our Speaker: Dr. Jeff Hess holds a Master of Arts de­gree in Speech Communication from Eastern Illinois University and a doctor­ate … Continue reading Deafening Silence