Multiple BFUU members were inspired by reading Rutger Bregman’s book Moral Ambition and quickly organized an MA group. Today we will each describe to you our personal Moral Ambitions, and we’ll explain how Moral Ambition aligns perfectly with other progressive, social activist beliefs like Unitarianism, Liberation Theology, and Mahayana Buddhism. BFUU “Morally Ambitious” members who … Continue reading A Call for Moral Ambition
Practice Random Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty. Remember when that quote inspired a generation and became a movement in the mid-80’s? Now seems a good time to revive this sentiment. When the news is filled with senseless acts of cruelty, we may feel powerless to stop it in that moment. But we can be bastions of hope, … Continue reading Cultivating Delight
A Time for Everything. That’s what it says in Ecclesiastes… “a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak.” There are times in life, and times in America, when we are called to make “good trouble” in the words of the late Congressman, John Lewis. … Continue reading Good Trouble
Does it feel like we’ve been in this timeline before? 2025 is a pivotal year astrologically since all of the outer planets have entered new signs for the next 8+ years. By looking back at the past we can better understand our present and maybe get an idea of what to expect in the future. … Continue reading It’s Written in the Stars
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
