Holy as Mud
Sometimes the work of the church can be muddy and it doesn’t always feel spiritual. But, church work is holy and matters deeply to our spirits.
Speaker: Rev. Barbara ten Hove
A Crazy Quilt Religion
Exploring UU Theology through a Creative Lens. Led by Revs. Barbara & Jaco ten Hove with Marsha Vollkommer, celebrant, and Melanie Reick, keyboard artist.
Sing DEI!DEI! Songs that celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Delight, Energy and Inspiration. Led by Rev. Barbara with the Celebrant Team and Andrea Rackl, keyboard artist.
Christmas Eve
Our annual Christmas Eve service includes seasonal music and stories; a short homily; a wonderful piece by the choir; and, of course, the candle-lighting ceremony with candle dancers. Bring your family and friends!
Rocked by the Infinite
The late US poet laureate Stanley Kunitz wrote poems that speak powerfully to what it means to be human, particularly in the face of love and loss. This service of poetry and reflections will be supported by improvisational music by pianist Andrea Rackl.
Within the Shining of a Star – A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
In-Person in the sanctuary AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Order of Service (Note: there will be NO Sunday morning service) Join us for a service of carols, readings, a brief message and, of course, candlelight! The choir will sing and the candle dancers are back! A special collection for the Interfaith Coalition will be … Continue reading Within the Shining of a Star – A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Spiritual Play – Exploring the Body’s Wisdom
In person in the sanctuary, AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF In this service, we’ll have the opportunity to play together, finding joy and wisdom in our words, in movement, and in reflection. Using “Interplay” techniques, this experiential service will work best if you attend in person. For those who choose to participate (always a … Continue reading Spiritual Play – Exploring the Body’s Wisdom
Wounded Words
In person in the sanctuary, AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Religious language can be challenging for UUs. Is it OK to use the word God? Am I allowed to pray? This service challenges our preconceptions about religious words and invites us to engage with them in new and meaningful ways. More details
Gospel of UUism through Hymns
In person in the sanctuary, AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Music plays an important part of religion and our UU faith is no exception. This service will explore some of our favorite hymns and the story they tell us about our theology and beliefs. More details
Islam Inquiry: Why Muhammad?
In person in the sanctuary, AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF The founding figure of Islam and his life’s context are worth considering as we try to grasp why he inspires such dedication among his followers, then and now. More details