Join us in this celebratory service as we ordain J Sylvan, our transitional minister. Service will include a sermon by First UU’s Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen, a special musical guest, and a participation by several members of our community. All are welcome. Reception will follow.

With everything going on in the world, our state, our families, and our communities, it can be easy to want to shut down and seal ourselves off. Sometimes all I want to do is order contactless takeout, pull a blanket up to my chin, watch TV, and disengage with other humans. And if I do socializing, I … Continue reading The Introvert’s Guide to Beloved Community

When we see injustice and hatred bubbling up all around us, we often find ourselves rightfully angry. What can we do with this anger that will not contribute to further harm? The answer may lie not in our minds, but in our relationships with others.

Many of us say we just want to feel whole. We think of being “broken” as being bad or wrong, and we spend large amounts of time, attention, and money trying to “fix” ourselves. But what if there’s no such thing as not being broken? What if our beauty and our power lies in the … Continue reading The Crack in Everything

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” -MLK  Our second week of mindfulness month falls on Martin Luther King weekend. We’ll look at ancient Buddhist teachings on impermanence and the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King to consider the ongoing work of creating a compassionate and loving world.

This January is Mindfulness Month at BAUUC. Mindfulness is a practice that invites us to get out of our heads and into a deep appreciation for the world around us. But that can be easier said than done, especially when it’s 3am and you’re lying in bed running through tomorrow’s to-do-list, remembering something embarrassing you … Continue reading The Insomniac’s Prayer

Christmas means carols, readings, stories, and wonderful music from our Choir. Our Christmas Eve services will be on Friday night December 24 at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. This year, the 5:30pm service will include an original Christmas Pageant starring members of BAUUC. Bring your family and friends and join us in honoring the magic and wonder … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm

Christmas means carols, readings, stories, and wonderful music from our Choir. Our Christmas Eve services will be on Friday night December 24 at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. This year, the 5:30pm service will include an original Christmas Pageant starring members of BAUUC. Bring your family and friends and join us in honoring the magic and wonder … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service at 5:30pm

Even sacred families have their troubles, and ’tis the season for family challenges to bubble up to the surface. How can we navigate a difficult family member around the holidays? What if we want to focus on togetherness, but unhealthy family dynamics rear their ugly heads? Explore these questions and more with J. Sylvan as … Continue reading “Dad’s Just Like That”: When Family is Challenging

In Christianity, perhaps no person symbolizes the power of family more than Mary, the mother of Jesus. Join J. Sylvan as we take a look at early Christian writings about the Virgin Mary that didn’t make it into the Bible. You might gain a new perspective on this miraculous mother figure, and on the idea … Continue reading The Virgin Mary, Revisited