Author: Doug Branson

Congregational Start Up: January 17, 9 AM – 12 PM, Sanctuary

On Saturday, January 17 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, BUF will be holding a Congregational Start-Up in the Sanctuary. It will be facilitated by Reverend Sarag Gibb Millspaugh, BUF’s Regional Contact from the Unitarian Universalist Association.  A Start-Up is a workshop or mini-retreat that UU congregations typically hold shortly after an interim or transitional … Continue reading Congregational Start Up: January 17, 9 AM – 12 PM, Sanctuary

SEJC Update: Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support

SEJC Update from Mike Betz: Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support (WFCIS): We are people of faith seeking to support immigrants in Whatcom County. Though our traditions are diverse, we share the value of celebrating and defending our immigrant neighbors. Volunteer on Tuesdays. What fun to work together on Tuesdays to make the food box deliveries happen! … Continue reading SEJC Update: Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support

Christmas Eve Service FAQ

Christmas Eve FAQ We hope you plan to come to BUF’s Christmas Eve service, this year on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7PM. A few things to note! Doors to the sanctuary will open at 6:30PM as the choir and candlelighters need to practice beforehand. If you come early, feel free to take a seat in … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service FAQ

Change Coming to BUF News

As part of BUF’s efforts to better bring news and information to the congregation, BUF News will be changing the way it is delivered.  Starting Monday, December 22, BUF News emails will be sent out through Breeze in the same way MWU emails are sent. It will be regularly sent out on the morning of … Continue reading Change Coming to BUF News

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Wednesday, Dec 24, 6:45 – 8 PM at BUF

BUF’s traditional Candlelight service begins with caroling at 6:45PM followed by a meaningful service with music by both choirs, seasonal reflections, and, of course, our wonderful candle ceremony. Led by BUF minister Sunny McMillan and affiliated minister, Rev. Barbara W. ten Hove with Melanie Rieck, keyboard artist and Ben Workman-Smith, choir director.