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Lessons & Carols

Rev. Carmen Emerson presents “Lessons & Carols” BBUUC’s Annual Family Christmas Eve Service on Sunday Morning! Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Marilyn Smart, Choir Director In this festive and reflective service of lessons and carols, our Choir, along with Kate Smart, Molly Smart, and the voices of our congregation, will help us … Continue reading Lessons & Carols

Mystery of the Season

Lifespan Religious Education presents “Mystery of the Season” BBUUC Family Worship Service and Religious Education Christmas Pageant Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Beth Curtis, Director of Lifespan Religious Education Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mary Avery and Eileen Morrison, Special Music Join us as our children and youth lead ALL AGES in a celebration of the season … Continue reading Mystery of the Season

Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Body Practices

Rev. Carmen Emerson, BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister “Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Body Practices” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Job Meiller, Guest Musician This series considers ways that we can deepen our UU spirituality, identity, ethics, and faith through spiritual practice. In December we consider Body Practices in acknowledgment that our spiritual … Continue reading Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Body Practices

Limitless Light: A Hanukkah Reflection

Kris Kines presents A sermon written by Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of Foothills Unitarian in Ft. Collins, CO “Limitless Light: A Hanukkah Reflection” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist and Special Music Rev. Haley says, “I think it’s important that we remember, and what makes this story especially important for us today … Continue reading Limitless Light: A Hanukkah Reflection

On Wealth

David Dean presents A sermon written by by Rev. emilie boggis Minister, Beacon UU Congregation in Summit, NJ “On Wealth” Claudia Marshall, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Lynn Wadley (Folk Instruments), Special Music Henry David Thoreau once said, “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” Emilie Boggis asks us to reflect on how … Continue reading On Wealth

The Generous Heart

Lifespan Religious Education and Worship present “The Generous Heart” (A Family Worship Service) Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist and Special Music Turkey and trimmings aside, perhaps the most important part of Thanksgiving is reflecting upon what we are truly grateful for. It’s the time of year to show appreciation for the things in life that are … Continue reading The Generous Heart

Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Spiritual Partnerships

Rev. Carmen Emerson, BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister “Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Spiritual Partnerships” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Diane Freeman (Native American Flute), Special Music   Our sermon series continues with a consideration of mind practices that tend our curiosity and our reason, both critical to our core value of a … Continue reading Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Spiritual Partnerships

Why Can’t I Read That?

Rev. Kaaren Anderson Interim Minister of the First Parish Brewster (MA), Unitarian Universalist Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Why Can’t I Read That?” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards (Violin), Guest Musician   On the never-ending heritage of book banning.       Don’t forget to bring your loose change … Continue reading Why Can’t I Read That?

All Souls Service of Memory

The Worship Team presents All Souls Service of Memory Caitlin Regan, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Michael Bernos, Guitar and Vocals, Special Music The end of October and the beginning of November bring us Halloween, Samhain, Day of the Dead, and All Souls Day—holidays and holy days that herald practices of honoring those who … Continue reading All Souls Service of Memory