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Monthly Taizé Service

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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.

The Call to Restorative Justice

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“Justice” and “Equity” are two of our six stated Unitarian Universalist values, all anchored with Love at the center. Under these values, we covenant as an association of congregations to (among other things) “dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression,” and “declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish … Continue reading The Call to Restorative Justice

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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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.

All Music Service

with Ben Workman Smith, choir director and worship leader, and Su Livingston, celebrant.

Monthly Taizé Service

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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.

Finding Awe

In the 13th century, Sufi mystic and poet Rumi wrote that “awe is the salve that will heal our eyes.” 800 years later, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Dacher Keltner, would find awe in the lab. Defining awe as “the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that … Continue reading Finding Awe