Rev. Dr. Monica Cross (she/her)As in times past the transgender community realizes that the hatred of this moment is not the final word in this life. Bad and even devastating news will come and go, it will have its say, but the Good News of love, truth, hospitality, and justice will have the final word. … Continue reading The Sacred Resilience of the Transgender Community
BFUU Members and Friends are invited to lift up women, contemporary or historical, who have had an affirmative impact on a life, our lives or on the world. Sing or play a song. Dance a dance! Read a poem or tell a story. Drum a drum. Laugh a laugh or cry some tears. Draw or … Continue reading Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
Zahra Billoo (she/her)Guided by faith, resilience, and courage, women have long led the fight for justice. As a civil rights attorney and the Executive Director of CAIR-SFBA, Zahra Billoo reflects on the power and impact of women’s leadership. This Women’s History Month, she challenges us to move beyond allyship—calling us to take bold steps and … Continue reading Faith, Justice & Women’s Leadership
Our values call us to live in the reality of the heartbreak of our world, remembering that: “No one is outside the circle of love.” How can we keep the circle and our hearts open when we may wish to ‘close ranks’? Special music by the Choir and Rev. Ben. Bring a friend! The Rev. Ben Meyers loves living … Continue reading The Open Circle
Lynn Burnett (he/him) will offer a talk about Rosa Parks as a radical thinker, mentor, and long-haul organizer who did profound work long before the Montgomery bus boycott, and long after. Her dynamic legacy is rich with lesson’s that can inspire us today, and help us chart the path forward during these difficult times. Lynn … Continue reading Rosa Parks: Lessons from Her Life to Help us Meet This Moment
Fear is not the enemy—it’s the alchemist. In this transformative talk, we explore how fear, often seen as a barrier, can become a catalyst for growth and strength. Drawing from ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and personal stories, you’ll discover practical tools to face your fears, reframe their stories, and turn shadows into power. Step into … Continue reading The Alchemy of Facing Fear
We’re not suggesting more bad behavior (it seems clear there’s plenty of that to go around!) But a deeper recognition of our own human fallibility, intimately linked to both moral decision-making and forgiveness. Join us in exploring the origins and importance of Sin. “In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to … Continue reading Why We Need Sin
Please join us for a musical celebration of Black History Month! Our guest speaker/musician is Lady Bianca, a local legend who has been called “The Queen of Gospel and Blues”. Lady Bianca will lead us on a musical journey through gospel, jazz and blues and give us her musical insights for this important historical holiday. … Continue reading Lady Bianca sings the Blues:A Music Celebration of Black History Month
Mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and theologian, Newton changed our view of the world. Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles reviews his findings that opened up new truths about our planet. Click here for the Order of Service. Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles (she/her) describes herself as a recovering psychologist and recovering attorney, who graduated from Starr King in 2011 … Continue reading Isaac Newton–The Father of Modern Science
The Bible tells us that prophets were important in redeeming ancient communities when they had gone astray. Do prophets still arise in today’s world? What messages have modern prophets proclaimed? Click here for the Order of Service. Rev. Gayle “Asali” Dickson (she/her) is an artist, a former member of the Black Panther Party from 1970-1976, … Continue reading When Do Prophets Arise and How Can We Recognize Them?
