Debra Smith and other aficionados of the artform will read a variety of thoughtful poems, first from one perspective, then from another. It promises to be a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking morning of insight and reflection. Elton Hall, service coordinator. Nuri and Charlotte Tompkins, music.
Start the new year off right. Bring your own plates and utensils for the potluck!
Is there anything for which you would be willing to be burned at the stake? Our forebear Michael Servetus chose death over giving up his beliefs. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator. Charlotte Tompkins, Eric Wallace, music.
On this Social Action Sunday, Elizabeth will reflect on our society's attitude toward children, as reflected in fiscal and social policy. She also has some "interesting" views on Unitarian Universalist attitudes toward children... Lance Pitman, service coordinator. Children's choir and Cees Hoefnagels, music.
There are only two ways of being in this world: Love and Fear. We are called to live in Radical Love. Great poets, lovers, and thinkers inspire us to reach that lofty goal. Gail Haldeman, service coordinator. E. Coston Frederick, music
Returning to the perennial theme of "wounded words," Elizabeth talks about "worship." (In the complete faith that those with reservations about the topic will come for the conversation!) Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator. Carrie Bastian, Nuralima, music
Have you ever noticed that the venerable subject of art is not mentioned in our Sources? Do we want to join the budding movement to change that? Don Schutte, service coordinator. Choir, Nuralima, music.
"Only the Shadow Knows," goes the line from the old radio show. Elizabeth reflects on where that shadow dwells, what it means to our soul. Debra Smith, service coordinator. Bruce McAllister, music.
Kit Brown, service coordinator. McKenzie Bauer, Amy Tompkins, music.
On this weekend in which our church has the honor of hosting the Maitreya Buddha Heart Relics, Elizabeth will preach about this event and its implications. Elton Hall, service coordinator. Jo Douglas, Bruce Dowlin, Neysa Jensen, Patti Raino, music.
(bring vegetables for soup - see newsletter article)
What do you think is the most important character trait for a good human being? Some would say it's generosity—come think about it with Elizabeth. Gail Haldeman, service coordinator. Choir, Carrie Bastian, Nuralima, music.
We are a Welcoming Congregation, part of a recognized group of churches that have established themselves as particularly welcoming to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons. What does our faith say about marriage? Deb Smith, service coordinator. Janelle Brown and Cees Hoefnagels, music.
For many of us at BUUF, the seeds of our Unitarian Universalism were planted were planted in the soil of another religion. On this Sunday, Lance Pitman looks back to time he spent as an LDS missionary, to find lessons that have meaningful application in our own liberal faith. Kit Brown, service coordinator. Carrie Bastian, music.
Rebecca tells the story of one of the martyrs of the Civil Rights movement in the US. David McGinley and Lance Pitman, service coordinators; Charlotte Tompkins and Tom von Alten, music.
Unbeknownst to many, Beatrix Potter, beloved author of Peter Rabbit and other stories, was a Unitarian. Elizabeth will talk about her life and the lessons we may take from it. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator. The Harris Ensemble, Lynne Tolk, music.
What place has the concept of beauty held in our faith tradition? How does it fit within our historically-intellectual, justice-seeking religious history? Deb Smith, service coordinator. Coston Frederick, music.
It's Easter! In music and words, Elizabeth and the choir explore what the annual upspringing of life means in our lives over the years. Lance Pitman, service coordinator. Choir, accompanied by Cees Hoefnaegels, music.
Some mystics are deeply loyal to their own religious traditions yet enthusiastically embrace all religions and spiritual paths. How do they do both? What lessons can they teach us? Don Schutte, service coordinator.
Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator. Janelle Brown, Cees Hoefnagels, music.
ONE SERVICE, WITH A WONDERFUL MEAL AFTERWARD, PROVIDED BY THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE, WITH FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL.
The great existential question for human beings is "What is the meaning of life?" It might surprise you to learn that, in this morning's service, we will be busy creating the answer. This is Commitment Sunday: our annual pledge drive will be condensed into this service. Service coordinators, Wanda Jennings and Gwyn Reid. Music, Carrie Bastian and choir, Cees Hoefnagels.
Each year, we have the blessed opportunity to hear what our high school seniors have to say to us, on the eve of their "going forth." Kit Brown, service coordinator. Patti and Jenna Raino, Debra and Will Smith, Charlotte Tompkins, Jo Douglas, and Nuralima, music.
Each year, just before the Annual Meeting, Elizabeth shares a retrospective on the program year—like The State of the Union, only spiritual. Elton Hall, service coordinator. Connor von Huene and Carrie Bastian, music.
What is the real cost of the military action in the Middle East? Not just in dollars and cents but the real cost. Wanda Jennings, service coordinator. Neysa Jensen and Charlotte Tompkins, music.
Come join the community for this brief, end-of-program-year service—no sermon, but bring a flower for Flower Communion! Afterward, we will go out to Little Bridge and hold a brief ceremony to honor our Partner Church connection. Don Schutte, service coordinator. Choir, Carrie Bastian conductor and Cees Hoefnagels accompanist, music.
An exploration of the difference between the attitudes of those involved in the Scopes' Trial and those involved in the current intelligent design debate. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator.
How dialogue with others can help us gain self-knowledge and shift to new levels of understanding and wisdom.
In this rather Byzantine culture of ours, it seems the search for balance in our lives is more and more elusive and is more and more important. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator.
In this rather Byzantine culture of ours, it seems the search for balance in our lives is more and more elusive and is more and more important. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator.
Julie will revisit this topic from her family's recent trip to the UU summer camp, Eliot at Seabeck, where UUA Moderator Gini Courter was the featured speaker.
The story of the 2005 return of the Winnebago (Hochunk) tribe to their former reservation site in Mankato, MN, where unexpected discoveries led to an emotional reconciliation between area whites and the Winnebago, who had been unjustly expelled from their homes in 1863. DVD slide presentation will be shown. Desiree Swain, service coordinator
Each presenter attended the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly in June, and will share his/her unique "take" on the event. David Ward, service coordinator. Nuralima, music.
A story telling approach to myths of our animal ancestors and protectors. Gail Haldeman, service coordinator.
A children's story about an elephant and an egg has the elephant declaring, "I said what I meant and I meant what I said." How true is that in today's world? David McGinley, service coordinator.
Our involvement as volunteers with biological research and conservation programs raises the question: Is environmentalism more than just a word? Gail Haldeman and Wanda Jennings, service coordinators.
On this Homecoming, Mingling-of-the-Waters Sunday, Elizabeth will connect her summer experiences with our community and individual hopes. Gail Haldeman, service coordinator. Cees Hoefnagels and Charlotte Tompkins, music.
In a world of busyness and impersonality, how do we find the deep connections that human beings need to thrive? (Some would say the deep connections with people that lead us to being centered in Life's Spirit.) Desiree Swain, service coordinator. Coston Frederick, music.
Yikes, Elizabeth turns 65 on this very day. What will she have to say about that? Gail Haldeman, service coordinator. Jo Douglas and Patti Raino, music.
Eight folks from BUUF went to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to volunteer their time and effort in rebuilding. Come learn what they did, how they made a difference, and how it changed their lives. David Ward, Service Coordinator. BUUF Choir, led by Carrie Bastian, music.
What sort of commitment does it take to create real community? Are we always comfortable in community? Mary Osterman, service coordinator. Janelle Brown, Cees Hoefnagels, Mary Schwartzman, Bob Wallace, music.
This is Elizabeth's "election eve" sermon, musing on what it means to be a participating citizen of the US. Staying well within the law, she will also opine about some ballot issues. Carol and Jay Wechselberger, service coordinators. Connor von Huehne and Charlotte Tompkins, music.
Dr. Ellison, who will also conduct a workshop this afternoon on Powerful Non-Defensive Communication, will speak about "disarming" ourselves in our conversations with each other. Gail Haldemen, service coordinator. Nuralima, music.
This is Partner Church Sunday. Come find out about our partner church in Mészkõ, Transylvania. Christine Hanzlik, service coordinator. Charlotte Tompkins, music.
Lydia Maria Child's best-known legacy is the holiday song about going to grandmother's house. But this 19th-century Unitarian woman contributed much, much more than a little song. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator. BUUF Choir and Cees Hoefnagels, music.
BUUF is hosting the Pacific Northwest District Annual General Meeting in February 2007. Volunteers are putting together a brilliant program that will inform and inspire. Come and hear from them how BUUF is putting itself on the UU map! Elton Hall, service coordinator. Bruce McAllister, music.
Motivating individuals to examine and transform personal values and habits, to accept responsibility for the earth, and to act on that commitment. Desiree Swain, service coordinator. Jo Douglas and Patti Raino, music.
One man's spiritual journey from religious fundamentalism to religious liberalism. Bruce Dowlin, service coordinator. Coston Frederick, music.
This year the theme of this festive annual inter-generational service is "RE Journeys." Come prepared to find out values and experiences valuable to our children this holiday season. David Ward, service coordinator. Cees Hoefnagels and Sue Langley, music.
People can get in major snits on either side of the question, "Is Christmas real or just made up by a church that wanted to overcome paganism?" Elizabeth will give her take on it. Jay and Carol Wechselberger, service coordinators. Janelle Brown and Cees Hoefnagels, music.
For this festive and hope-bringing mid-winter time of year, we share music and words from many traditions. Desiree Swain and Gail Haldeman, service coordinators.
This annual favorite is a reflective service celebrating light's return and pondering what we want to leave in the darkness and what bring into the light. About an hour long, it very appropriate for children who can sit relatively quietly for that long. BRING HOLIDAY GOODIES FOR THE FESTIVE PARTY AFTERWARD!
As we did last year on Christmas Day, we will gather in a circle in the sanctuary, observe silence for an hour, broken only when one of us is "moved by the spirit," to use the Quaker terminology. Nursery care and multi-age Sunday School available.
Carols, traditional reading from the book of Luke plus contemporary readings, a Christmas homily by Elizabeth—capped by the lovely tradition of going outside, lighting candles, singing "Silent Night." Children under 10 who are comfortable behaving worshipfully are welcome to join us, as are all children over 10 (comfortable behaving worshipfully, of course). There will a program for children under 10 who choose not to attend the service.
Conclude your year and begin the new with what will prove to be an uplifting yet provocative talk presented by Nancy Harms. Gail Haldeman and Nancy Harms, service coordinators. Sue Langley, music.
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