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.
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.
In this service, we will explore the power of creativity and the wide variety of ways that it emerges and gives our lives meaning. You will hear BUF members and friends talk about clothes they design, photographs they take, teahouses they build, gardens they tend—and more. You will be invited to consider how creativity shows … Continue reading The Spirit of Creativity
Our speakers will share a recently rediscovered story, “Grandmother Waits.” They’ll reflect, as the elders they are now, on its messages of autonomy, depth, creativity, and what it takes to be a healthy, diverse community.
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 wonder.
We will explore the Buddhist story of Angulimala the Robber. I have wrestled with it over the years, which tells me it’s an important story. I hope you find it helpful…as I often do.