Passages
Our Annual worship to recognize the births, marriages, and deaths in our congregation. We also honor New Members who have joined this year and we do our Bridging ceremony for our youth. The service is followed by our Annual Meeting.
Topic: Community
Cacophony and Symphony
Dr. King talked about a choice between chaos and community – is it a choice? There must be a trick, because why would anyone not choose community? Bonus: This Sunday will be our annual Flower Communion Ceremony. For an online version of this, please take a photo (or many photos) of your flower(s) and send … Continue reading Cacophony and Symphony
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Held online by Zoom with Rev. Douglas Taylor We will still have the congregation’s 1891 Communion Silver; but we’lleach need to bring our own bread and wine to the service.This is a small, but well-loved service we host each year. All are welcome,regardless of belief or unbelief. We share a ritual of connection and holiness. … Continue reading Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Intimacy: How to stay in touch without touching.
Sunday services at UUCB are virtual until further notice. https://douglastaylor.org/2020/03/23/how-to-stay-in-touch-without-touching/ March 22 “Intimacy: How to stay in touch without touching.” During our Pandemic, we are told to abide by the rules of Social Distancing. How do we do this without also socially isolating? How do we do this when our UU congregation’s identity is … Continue reading Intimacy: How to stay in touch without touching.
Beginning to See the Light
As the dark of winter gives away to spring, CUUPs invites you to join us in celebrating the return of light and learn a bit about pagan perspectives and principles.
Integrity in Exile
The Jewish people experienced exile a few times (as recorded in scripture.) After the destruction of the temple in 70 C.E., the Jewish people became the ‘diaspora.’ It is difficult to hold a communal identity without a communal location.
Reconfiguring Our Sanctuary
On this, our last service at UUCB before renovations begin, we explore the meaning of “sanctuary” and how we might reconfigure that place and that concept in the coming months. Note that this abbreviated service will begin at 10:00 AM and end at 10:45 with a good-bye ceremony to UUCB. Afterwards, those who wish to … Continue reading Reconfiguring Our Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Services at UUCB
Our 7:00 pm service is out family service with carols and lessons, candle lighting, a story, and our choir. Our 9:00 pm service is quieter and more contemplative; we have candle lighting, carols and lessons, a homily and special music. All ages are welcome to either service. Bring a plate of cookies to share between … Continue reading Christmas Eve Services at UUCB
Christmas Eve Services at UUCB
Our 7:00 pm service is out family service with carols and lessons, candle lighting, a story, and our choir. Our 9:00 pm service is quieter and more contemplative; we have candle lighting, carols and lessons, a homily and special music. All ages are welcome to either service. Bring a plate of cookies to share between … Continue reading Christmas Eve Services at UUCB
Seasonal Worship Service
Join us for a delightful all-ages seasonal service to honor all the winter ‘holidays of light’ we see at this time of year. Presented through a “Winter Speech Choir”, we will learn a little, sing a lot, and squeeze in a few moments of wonder as well.