In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service As BUF-sters share their personal spiritual experiences of connection to nature, the holy, the ineffable, their calling, et cetera, may you, too, open yourself to the unknown. More details

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 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

In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service We hear so many messages about doing more and doing better. Sometimes that’s motivating, but sometimes it’s just discouraging. So, sometimes “good enough” can be not only comforting, but motivating as well. More details

In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service The adventure begins! How has it changed you? What have you learned about yourself? More details