Rev. Carmen Emerson presents
“Six Needs of Mourning #2:
Feel the Pain of the Loss.”
Jacquie Hochstin, Worship Leader
Eileen Morrison, Accompanist
Job Meiller, Guitar and Vocals
A sermon series offered by our affiliated community minister, Rev. Carmen Emerson.
An encouraging and uplifting exploration of the needs and meaning of mourning, moving beyond the myth of linear, staged grieving and the cultural platitudes we learn early in life to deflect grief.
The series concludes in April with an opportunity to consider advanced care planning as a gift of love to your families.

About Our Speaker
Rev. Carmen Emerson, MDiv, is the Affiliated Community Minister for BBUUC. She earned a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School and a graduate certificate in conflict resolution from Lipscomb University’s Institute for Conflict Management. Rev. Carmen is in good standing with the UU Ministers Association and in full fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. She is a Board Certified Chaplain and the Spiritual Support Services Coordinator for Baptist Health System in NE Florida. Rev. Emerson’s experience as a parish minister includes ten years of full-time service to our UU congregations in Albuquerque, NM (contract); Meadville, PA (called); and Nashville, TN (called).

About Our Member-Musician
Job Meiller has been sharing his music with us for many years. He is a singer and songwriter; you can find his music in “all the places.” His music comes from the fertile intersection of folk, blues & soul. His words are sincere, and the emotions run deep.