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
‘The problem with Evil,’ is not just a theological topic for sermonic discourse. We live in a time where we each need to decide…’What do we do about it?’ The sermon will offer some suggestions—and actions for these times. Special music by Rev. Ben. Bring a Friend! The Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him) loves living near … Continue reading Seeing Evil
There is no time like this present moment to practice mental and emotional autonomy. That doesn’t mean checking out of the current situation. It means making sure that we are equipped to respond with authenticity and love. An important step in that choice is listening more to our inner compass than the madness screaming all … Continue reading Peace Like a River
Are we part of an interconnected ecosystem, or are we plopped on top, a discrete entity, separate and alone? What have we lost by accepting a solely mechanistic view of our world? How does our perception shift when we relate to our world through reciprocity rather than a resource to be used? Let us rekindle … Continue reading Enchanted Earth: Rekindling Wonder by Deepening our Relationship with the Living World
As Unitarian Universalists, we aspire to “hold love at the center.” When daily stress overwhelms us, it is easy to lose sight of the power of love and the depth of our capacity to love one another. Join us today for a love story spanning over 50 years that has given her hope in these … Continue reading Love Everlasting
To sustain ourselves for the long haul of uncertainty and the perpetual onslaughts of life, we depend on the health and strength of our hearts, minds and spirits –not only to survive–but to even thrive–during these times. The service will include themes and practices of Lent, Ramadan and daily devotions. Special music for the occasion. … Continue reading Something You Already Know
