Join us in the sanctuary or on Zoom this morning to contemplate the beautiful mystery of life. We will prepare our hearts for the new year with a flowing hour of music, readings, poetry, meditation, and a simple ceremony releasing the old to create space for the new. Julie Morris on piano. On zoom and … Continue reading Flowing into the Mystery
In this traditional Christmas Eve Service, the choir will grace us with their presence as we explore the wonder of the nativity story. The service will end with our traditional candle-lighting and singing of Silent Night. Service in person and on Zoom. Zoom Service Recording
That’s right, you saw it here first, this is a no rehearsal pageant! Bring costumes if you can, if you want: stars, angels, animals, shephards, kings, etc! Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, School of Spirit staff Kitty Kalebarn, Apollo Blue and Ari Atarka; Kelly LoGiudice and Scott Youmans.
Come rejoice in the Winter Solstice, the transition from dark to light as the Wheel of the Year turns once more. We’ll hear the wisdom of the Winter Goddess and celebrate together as we explore how Pagan celebrations influenced some current holiday traditions. Kelly LoGiudice is our worship leader, assisted by Larry LaVerdure, Carolyn Elliott, … Continue reading Winter Solstice
Join Rev. Lydia, service associate Eric Williams and musician Julie Morris for a contemplative evening of sharing, designed especially for those who find the holiday season challenging (for whatever reason). This is in-person only in the Fellowship sanctuary. Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry and Service Associate Eric Williams
Bodhi Day, celebrated on December 8 and also known as Rohatsu, is a Zen Buddhist celebration of the day the Buddha reached enlightenment. This Sunday, guest speaker Judith Simmer-Brown, a Buddhist teacher and Professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University, will explore this holiday and the awake nature within us all. Led by Rev. Lydia … Continue reading Mystery: Bodhi Day
Inspired by the changing season, we celebrate the relationships that connect us to the earth and to one another. Today’s service is shared as an offering of sustenance and inspiration for the BVUUF community. In this service, we welcome Revs. Lauren Smith and Vail Weller from the UUA’s office of Stewardship and Development. We’ll also … Continue reading Mitten Tree
We talk about having our Sunday services providing opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, and what it says about our attempts.
We talk about having our Sunday services provide opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, and what it says about our attempts.
Join us at our annual Christmas eve service as we sing carols and explore what this Christian story of hope can say to us in these times.
