In-person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/753181200 Meeting passcode: BUF Or dial: (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 753 181 200) 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 … Continue reading Monthly Taizé Service
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Madeline McNeill explores the spirit of body and voice — reflecting on the core postures of “yes” and “no” which we learn as children … how we exercise these in our bodies … and how we find our own “yes” experience and affirm it … Continue reading Embodied Consciousness
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service The Coordinator of Congregational Activism at the UU Service Committee, will speak about that group’s work around the country with UU State Action Networks, and others supporting asylum seekers around the world…and how our shared UU principles and collective mission drive this work. More … Continue reading Being in Service to Wholeness
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service How do newcomers perceive BUF and Unitarian Universalism? Today a large group of new members will introduce themselves. And those who took part in last fall’s “Intro UU” class will speak about what UUism means to them. More details
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Our recently deceased BUF member, Rick Hermann, spoke many a truth in the language of music and poetry. Today, in honor of Rick, we’ll reflect upon the “things that I can barely say” (a line from his song “In the Silence”) and remember “that … Continue reading Truth Does Not Survive Unspoken
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Sometimes we’re unsure how to say yes and how to say no. It’s so powerful when we have relationships – and develop a congregational culture – in which giving, receiving, asking, demurring…all of it can be done without awkwardness or doubt of others’ true … Continue reading A Culture of Reciprocity
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Our statement of UUA principles and sources has served to identify us for 40 years. Today we begin the conversation at BUF about a proposal to be considered at this summer’s General Assembly. More details
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Dr. Damani Johnson is a retired professor of Civic Education at WWU. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, he has advised grassroots groups and government officials on ways to eliminate systemic racism from their institutions. More details
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Whether it’s habitual procrastination, the age of overwhelm, or post-pandemic bewilderment of “where do we go from here?” it’s all too easy to find oneself stuck in place — or moving, but in a rut. What are the merits, though, of going fallow? More … Continue reading Impedimentia (On Being Stuck)
In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service In honor of the birthday of Charles Darwin, we’ll consider how both religion and science explore and respond to mystery with wonder and awe. More details
