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Fractals, Universalism, and Liberating Love

Donna Zimmerman, BBUUC Chaplain, presents A sermon written by  Rev. Sara Smalley,  Minister of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northfield (MN) “Fractals, Universalism, and  Liberating Love” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Special Music “Love, real love, transformational love, truly Universalist love, means we change fractal patterns. This is dangerous to … Continue reading Fractals, Universalism, and Liberating Love

Spirit in Practice: Soul Practices

Rev. Carmen Emerson,  BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister presents “Spirit in Practice: Soul Practices” Caitlin Regan, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist First Coast Flute Choir, Special Music Our sermon series on spiritual practices that support our spirituality, ethics, faith, and UU identity continues with a consideration of “Soul Practices”—practices that allow us to take something … Continue reading Spirit in Practice: Soul Practices

King, the Radical

David Dean presents a sermon written by  Rev. Mark Ward Former Lead Minister, UU Congregation of Asheville (NC) “King, the Radical” Claudia Marshall, Worship leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist John Daugherty, Baritone, Special Music Cornell West argues that the prophetic message of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been tamed and softened over … Continue reading King, the Radical

Love 2.0

Rev. Kaaren Anderson Interim Minister of the First Parish Brewster (MA), Unitarian Universalist Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “Love 2.0” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals, Special Music “I want you to remember that the opposite of love is not hate. It’s isolation…” Rev. Anderson urges us … Continue reading Love 2.0

BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration & New Year’s Eve Sunday (All Ages)

BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration & New Year’s Eve Sunday (All Ages) With Jennifer Bacmeister as Worship Leader and Presenter Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Lynn Wadley, Special Music, Saw About our service: Join BBUUC in our Annual Festivus Celebration! We will enjoy a participatory Recitation of Festivus Miracles, air our grievances, and perform the traditional Feats … Continue reading BBUUC’s Annual Festivus Celebration & New Year’s Eve Sunday (All Ages)

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

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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

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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