Searching for Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Rev. Dr. Carrie will be considering the state of our lives in the world today, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend.
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Cultivating Generosity
In this time of war, uncertainty and urgency, we need one another; To sing songs of solace and strength, to offer prayers of peace and empowerment, and to cultivate a generosity of substance and spirit – these will sustain us in times of peace and unrest. Guest Musicians: Judi Jaeger & Bob Reid www.jaegerreidmusic.com are … Continue reading Cultivating Generosity
ThanksTaking: The Other Side of the Thanksgiving Holiday
Special Zoom-only Worship ServiceDr. Jennifer Lisa Vest will discuss the Thanksgiving holiday from the Native American perspective and what we can learn from the history of the holiday as told by Native Americans. Dr. Vest holds a Ph.D in Indigenous Philosophies/Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley and listens to the words of her ancestors.
Flower Ceremony for Peace and Justice
The Israel Palestine Conflict has been going on since 1948, with both sides trying to outsmart and violently hurt each other. It is timely to help bring peace, liberty and justice for all Israelis and Palestinians, by celebrating the Flower Ceremony, which affirms and promotes “the goal of world community,” as expressed in the UU’s … Continue reading Flower Ceremony for Peace and Justice
Buddhist Approaches to Just Peace
Rev. Kosho Finch (he/him)*Special Zoom-only Worship Service*The Buddha’s teaching is often regarded as inward looking practice, disconnected from world affairs and concerns. However since its inception it has taken a quiet role in guiding societies and leaders to finding alternatives to past forms of government and encouraging peace among people. In this talk Rev. Finch … Continue reading Buddhist Approaches to Just Peace
What a Fish Knows
Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles offers a fresh look at fishes in their remarkable diversity and beauty. These creatures conduct courtship rituals and develop lifelong bonds, they plan and hunt cooperatively, use tools, curry favor, deceive one another, and punish wrongdoers.
Dance as Religion: Uniting the Sacred and Secular
Some of us practice dance as religion. More people of varying ages, genders, beliefs, races, and statuses crowd at the dance halls weekly rather than sit in church pews on Sundays. Scholars in the field marvel at how it is common for people nowadays to perceive dance and religion as mutually exclusive activities. Dance unites … Continue reading Dance as Religion: Uniting the Sacred and Secular
Toward the Beloved Community of Unitarian Universalism
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lkLvU99LSxI The late civil rights activist John Lewis called us to: “Not get lost in a sea of despair and to never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” Week after week, year after year, Unitarian Universalists gather to build the Beloved Community that centers … Continue reading Toward the Beloved Community of Unitarian Universalism
Banning Books = Banishing Lives
Book Banning is once again on the rise, this time with a vengeance against marginalized and woke people: this sermon is a spiritual response to these acts.
What Does it Mean to be a Unitarian Universalist?
In this lay led service our own BFUU members will share their personal journey and path to becoming a Unitarian Universalist and what it means to each of them to be a Unitarian Universalist. Please join us for this celebratory service filled with music and food!Guest musicians TBA; please check the BFUU website for updates