A call to find inner spirituality in the great outdoors, drawing from the Transcendentalist words of Walt Whitman. Theo Kocs-Meyers (he/him) is the child of two UU ministers. He recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in Portland, Oregon, and is honored to return to BFUU, the site of his religious education.
Brace Yourself! Nothing is Sacred when BFUU presents an irreverent service, featuring scandalous limericks about members, satirical observations on the ceremonies, blasphemous jokes about all religions, a quiz competition on best-forgotten UU history, and ridiculous self-deprecating Sing-A-Longs. Virginia Hollins-Davidson is the Liturgist with Hank Pellissier as Minister of Mischief. Hank is founder/director of Humanist Mutual … Continue reading Humor and History
For some of us, hope is in short supply. Current trends in politics and culture have made it hard to feel optimistic about our future as Americans, and it can be tempting to give in to helplessness and despair. Join us today for reflections about hope and strategies for resiliency and robust resistance. We meet … Continue reading Finding Hope in Hopeless Times
Here is a statement of commitment to promote the rejection by the U.S. and other countries of Haiti due to racism. Today Haiti is in the worst situation it has been since 1804 when it abolished slavery. Frederick Douglass, as an abolitionist had to work hard on Haiti. And there is, unfortunately, a lot of … Continue reading Support Frederick Douglass and his promotion of Haiti in 1893, “Until She Spoke, No Christian Nation Had Abolished Slavery”
Becoming a father changes everything. In this heartfelt Father’s Day message, we explore how the first cry of a newborn awakens something sacred in a man—love, strength, humility, and legacy. Whether you’re a new dad, an experienced dad, or remembering your own father, this service is a celebration of the journey into fatherhood. Prince Muraguri … Continue reading The First Cry – When Fatherhood Awakens
In 1923 the Rev. Norbert Capek created the first “Oslava Květin”, or ‘Flower Celebration’, in Prague. In order to unite the diverse congregants of his church, he turned to the beauty of nature, with each person bringing a flower to place in a vase. Once blessed, a flower different from the one brought is picked … Continue reading The Simplest of Sacraments
Amidst the heartbreak of this moment, let us sing. We sing to stand with Palestine, we sing to end racialized violence and to stand for the safety of Black lives, and we sing for the waters and the trees. We sing our joy, too. We let our bodies sound, move, and dance, as people have … Continue reading Let Us Sing!
Coming together in community, we honor those who answered their call to serve—whether in ministry or military service. Join for a special ordination ceremony for BFUU member Simone Chiodini. We meet in person at 1924 Cedar Street and on Zoom for Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 AM. If you’d like to attend via Zoom, … Continue reading Stepping Up When You’re Needed: Answering the Call
Living in such uncertain and turbulent times, we need all the spiritual help we can get! Anders will teach folks how to use the Pentacle of the Great Turning, a meditation tool based on the work of eco-philosopher Joanna Macy. Working with the Pentacle of the Great Turning will help you stay grounded and focused … Continue reading Working with the Pentacle of the Great Turning
Drawing on her experience working in maternal and child health, Gillian will speak about the modern family and caregiving relationships, and share data showing what progress is needed to improve maternal/infant health. Gillian Fynn (she/her)Gillian was born in England, raised in Africa, in what was Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. She then lived internationally, coming to the … Continue reading A Mother’s Day reflection on Biology, Families, and Social Policy
