Speaker: Rev. Paul Beckel

Acknowledge the Loss

In-Person in the sanctuary AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Order of Service Sometimes we respond to loss by not noticing it, or avoiding the reality. Today we’ll consider ecosystem losses and grief in general, and how — while in some cases we need to grieve again and again — acknowledgement is the way through … Continue reading Acknowledge the Loss

Begin In Gratitude

In-Person in the sanctuary AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Order of Service When it’s hard to face (and impossible to avoid) big challenges…when, in order to progress, we need to begin and begin and begin again…let’s begin in Gratitude. More details

Kids These Days (The Illusion of Moral Decline)

In-Person in the sanctuary AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Order of Service Concern about the fortitude and attitudes of younger generations has been a trope for centuries. Are things different today? We’ll consider the challenges, opportunities, and demonstrated virtues of the kids coming up. More details

Water Communion

In-Person in the sanctuary AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Order of Service This is our annual ceremony recalling how water sustains and connects all beings. Please bring a bit to pour into our common bowl as we consider the meaning of water in our individual and collective lives. More details

Partner Church Celebration

In person in the sanctuary, AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Join us as we celebrate the many years of friendship with Magyarszovat Unitarian Church, our partner congregation in Romania. Rev. Tamas Balasz is retiring and he and his wife will join us for this special recognition of our many years of relationship. More details

What I Thought I Knew Then

In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service Thoughts for our graduating high schoolers from those who have learned a few things since graduating themselves. More details

Our Liberating Message for an Increasingly Fascist Culture

In-Person AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620 Meeting passcode: BUF Order of Service In order to recognize and resist fascism, it’s essential to understand how its religious underpinning (bad faith) is used to justify and perpetuate systems of division and oppression. More details