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
In person in the sanctuary, AND on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Streamed live from Pittsburgh. More details
In person in the sanctuary, AND On Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620; Passcode: BUF Order of Service PLEASE BRING FLOWERS! During this child friendly service, we’ll form flowers (or whatever natural objects you bring) into a large mandala. At about 11:15, we’ll walk down to Whatcom Creek, 0.4 miles south on Dupont Avenue, where we will release the … Continue reading The 100th Anniversary of Flower Communion
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
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
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 Rod and Paul will share some thoughts about responding to both our difficult and the delightful encounters with grace and dignity. 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
