Mystery abounds, whether in the natural world, or in indescribable qualities and moments of life such as love, resiliency, and transcendent experiences. Today we explore the variety of perspectives on how we ‘make sense of mystery’, accompanied by the music of Tad Koriath, on this “Classical Music Sunday.”
While our shopping centers and strings of lights proclaim this as a season of merriment and joy, our inner lives may be telling a different story. Join Rev. Lydia, Intern Minister AJ van Tine, and Service Associate Eric Williams for a contemplative evening service of … read more.
On this first Sunday in December we gather to share stories from the world’s traditions and reflect upon mystery and light in our lives.
“Stories of Light”, AJ van Tine and Karin Griglak,
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“Metaphor and Mystery”, Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry:
We gather today an all ages service to celebrate our ancestral traditions through story-telling and breaking bread together.
Join us at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. as we return to two services. During this time when many religious traditions honor the ancestors, we join together for our Annual Day of Remembrance. Please bring a photograph or memento of a loved one to place on our common altar during the service.
Join us as we look at the growing Sanctuary Movement for undocumented immigrants. We will hear via video from Ingrid Encalada Latorre who has been in Sanctuary in UU Churches for one year. What can this movement teach us about building relationship and changing systems … read more.
Life is hard, and sometimes we need to seek refuge to heal and renew our spirits. How do we do that? Where do we turn to comfort and renew ourselves?
Sorry, the audio for this service is not available due to a technical issue.
We wrap up our last Sunday on the theme of Vision exploring the ups and downs of dreaming big.
Reading, Rebecca Laverdure:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Reading-20180930.mp3
“Hurry Up and Wait, when vision requires patience, and when it does not”, Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Reflection-20180930.mp3
When we look at the world, and at ourselves, we can have the tendency to see things as worse than they really are (glass half empty) or perhaps better than they are (glass half full). Our faith calls us to a free and responsible search … read more.
Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, Intern Minister AJ van Tine and Service Associate, Karin Griglak. All ages join together for our annual in-gathering service. Bring waters that represent something meaningful about your summer, as we celebrate coming back together and recommitting to our vision.
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