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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

Honoring the Spiritual Lives of Animals

Elizabeth DeCoux “Honoring the Spiritual Lives of Animals” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Hannalora Chapple, Youth Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Scientists, philosophers, and theologians have observed in recent years that animals have spiritual experiences, including worship, very much in the Unitarian Universalist sense of holding up what is worthy. Whether the animals are family members, … Continue reading Honoring the Spiritual Lives of Animals

Blessing of the Animals

10/14/2022 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. live on the Church grounds! Blessing of the Animals Please join us outside the church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, for the Blessing of the Animals. The blessing is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi in recognition of the spiritual nature of animals and … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals

Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Spiritual Partnerships

Rev. Carmen Emerson, BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister “Second Sunday Spirit in Practice:  Spiritual Partnerships” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals, Special Music Our sermon series continues with an examination of various Spiritual Partnerships and what they share in common: intentionality, mutual commitment, and trustworthiness as companions on journeys of … Continue reading Second Sunday Spirit in Practice: Spiritual Partnerships

iChurch Needs to be Upgraded

Rev. Anne Mason,  Senior Minister of the First Parish in Lexington, MA (UU)  Presents a virtual sermon for BBUUC: “iChurch Needs to be Upgraded” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Rev. Mason says, “When I first moved to this area, I was so excited to be in the cradle of the Transcendentalists. And yet, … Continue reading iChurch Needs to be Upgraded

Aging Gracefully

Rev. Carmen Emerson BBUUC’s Affiliated Community Minister, Presents “Aging Gracefully” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Mary Avery and Eileen Morrison (Vocals), Special Music What does it look like in our faith community to age gracefully together, to care for one another, and to make responsible choices for ourselves? About Our Speaker: Rev. Carmen … Continue reading Aging Gracefully