This morning in the service we will share the results of a special challenge we gave to a handful of UUCB families – we asked them what they might do to make the world a better place, and we gave them some resources to follow through with their ideas. Join us for our First Sunday Workshops following the service. We … Continue reading Making the World a Better Place
It is a powerful experience to know yourself and to be known by others. Our new Chalice Circles are a way to form ties with others and to deepen your self-knowledge. Our groups strengthen the heart of our community through meaning-making and simple friendships. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended … Continue reading The Taming of Foxes
Trauma takes up residence in our bodies. Healing also begins with our bodies. Remembering, or perhaps we could say, “re-member-ing” ourselves as individuals is not done in isolation. We need communities where the healing can ripple out. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended and masking is now optional. … Continue reading Grandma’s Hands
The “freedom clause” has long been a fascinating part of our Unitarian and Universalists histories. It allowed us to have a statement of identity without requiring conformity. This Sunday is a celebration of our collaboration with the UU churches in Athens, PA and Cortland NY. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy … Continue reading Freedom Clause
Join us as we come back together to celebrate a new church year together. Bring a small amount of water from a place that is special to you to add to our water communion service. “What is it you plan to do,” the poet asks each of us, “with your one wild and precious life?” Perhaps … Continue reading Ingathering Sunday: Adventure Awaits!
The trends are upon us! Attendance and participation in religious communities are declining in the US across the board. This has been going on for a while, but the pandemic increased things. Maybe there are good reasons for not attending that we can learn from. What do people need today that we could offer? Our … Continue reading Church: Why Bother?
We all want a strong community at UUCB, and a big part of that is learning how to have healthy conflict. Learning how to express our full selves, even when we disagree, frees up our spiritual and emotional energy to care for each other and pursue our mission. Come learn about how the Healthy Relations … Continue reading The HeaRT of our Congregation
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” (John Green) Whether you have lost your job, dealt with grief or having a child, life is difficult sometimes and it’s easy to feel alone. Let’s consider how our community can make you feel more connected. Our Summer Services (July 2 through September 3) … Continue reading Finding Hope in Difficult Times: Mental Health Struggles Affect Us All
In a world where Disabled folks/people with disabilities face lifelong challenges, it’s important to remember that we have talents and strengths, as well as joys to celebrate. This service aims to suggest that we do not just need to be aware of ministering to people with disabilities/Disabled folks (accessibility, etc.) but to encourage folks with … Continue reading Disabled Joy: Honoring Disability Pride Month
Join us for our annual ceremony to honor the passages and transitions in the life of our congregation. We will celebrate our new members and read the names of all those who have had a birth, marriage, or death from within our congregation. Following this service, we will have our Annual meeting and then our … Continue reading Passages
