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
Destiny Muhammad (she/her) A conversation of an unconventional journey into the Harp as an Adult, the daily Faith Walk and standing on the Legacy of Jazz Harp Giants. Destiny Muhammad is a Recording/Performing Artist, Band Leader, Composer & Producer. Her genre, “Celtic to Coltrane” is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz & Storytelling … Continue reading From Hood to Harp – Walking by Faith, Standing on Legacy
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
