RE Kickoff
It is time to admit that summer is over and that the regular school/church year has begun! Rather than grieve the end of summer, let it be a dance that lifts up and celebrates what our Lifetime Religious Education program will be!
Archives: Services
Water Ceremony /Backpacks/Blessing of the Search Committee
On this day, bring water that is sacred to you to add to the holy water we create through blessing it in community. Bring whatever you need for your work or school year to be blessed—backpacks, planners, coach whistles….and the third blessing will be for our Ministerial Search Committee, whose task is well underway. Take … Continue reading Water Ceremony /Backpacks/Blessing of the Search Committee
Summer of……Barbie
Wear pink and bring your Ken-ergy to this last Sunday of Summer worship services. Rev. Amy takes us on a journey of memory and appreciation. P.S. Sept. 10 is Water Ingathering so collect your sacred offering!
Sunday in the Park
Janye and Pancho lead the kids through their summer production at our church picnic. (if you are planning to attend the church picnic afterwards, please RSVP so that we purchase enough food for everyone attending) Take action to protect yourself from Covid-19 based on local risk conditions. Feel free to wear a mask anytime. FUUBC … Continue reading Sunday in the Park
The Story of a Family
We live with family, and family of choice. This morning we lift up one such family for their lessons and celebrations.
Commitment
Where your heart is, so will be your treasure. When we commit to a person, idea, or way of being, it becomes us. How do those commitments act out in your life?
Being Ready to Not be Ready
Rev. Amy speaks of resilience and the flexibility required for life today. Take action to protect yourself from Covid-19 based on local risk conditions. Feel free to wear a mask anytime. FUUBC encourages all those who can be vaccinated to be vaccinated, including boosters, as appropriate. To attend by Zoom, click on this link: uuberks.org/zoom-worship. (If this … Continue reading Being Ready to Not be Ready
“Mystery. . . Mystery. . .”
UU’s claim, as a primary source, our “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit, and an openness to the forces that create and uphold life.” Gathered here in the mystery of this Sunday hour, let’s take time to reflect on our … Continue reading “Mystery. . . Mystery. . .”
The Vulnerability of Inhabiting a Body
“Between the head and the feet of any given person there are a billion miles of unexplored wilderness.” Gabrielle Roth Our bodies carry us through this life. No matter the situation, body is here with us. Our bodies also have things to tell us. But that invitation to an inner relationship with body can sometimes … Continue reading The Vulnerability of Inhabiting a Body
Let’s Talk about Sex
Rev. Amy shares stories about sexual education, and about our religion’s understanding of it, which sometimes sets us apart from the mainstream! Bring a friend and expect prizes as Rev. Amy celebrates summer in church!