Archives: Services
Monthly Taizé Service
Taizé services originated in the monastic community in Taizé, France in the 1940s. At BUF, we have created our own UU-style Taizé service that draws from one of our sources — direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder.
Sunday Service
Changes in Perspective, Possibilities of Hope
Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr once wrote, “Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in our lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope.” In chaotic and challenging times such as these, however, hope can be hard to come by. Today, we will explore how changes in perspective can open up the possibility of hope. It’s … Continue reading Changes in Perspective, Possibilities of Hope
Welcoming Congregation and Strangers in our Midst
Grace Nyblade, celebrant, and Odessa Karwyn, past priest, are presenting on The Welcoming Congregation Certification. We will share lessons learned and the intersection of Queer, Neurodiversity and Religion.
Together in the Boat
The late William Bridges, a preeminent authority on change, once used the metaphor of a boat moving away from an old shore and toward a new shore to describe how we as humans navigate transition. As we embark upon the journey of my ministry at BUF, we will explore this boat we’ll be sharing, who … Continue reading Together in the Boat
Monthly Taizé Service
Taizé services originated in the monastic community in Taizé, France in the 1940s. At BUF, we have created our own UU-style Taizé service that draws from one of our sources — direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder.
A Sense of Presiding Goodness
Throughout history there have been those who survived terrible times with their spirits intact and with an enduring capacity to be in love with life. What can we learn from them? Our speaker, Loretta Willems has a Ph.D. in Religion and the Arts and is the author of a family heritage trilogy. Her most recent … Continue reading A Sense of Presiding Goodness
Honor the Wisdom of Time: 40 Years in Ministry
On her last Sunday as our Transitional Support Minister, Rev. Barbara will reflect on completing 40 years in the UU ministry. A special collection for CAST will be received.
Good Grief: Embracing Grief and the Trouble with Not Doing So
The cultural pressures to quickly get over grief and to move on do not serve us. We’ll examine where they came from and how to counter them as we consider the importance of grieving well.