Becoming Alive Anew
Today is Easter, the oldest and one of the most important holidays in the Christian tradition. The Easter holiday celebrates the story, as told in the Gospels, of how Jesus … Continue reading Becoming Alive Anew
Topic: Science & Nature
Journey to Environmental Justice
For decades, too many of us have viewed the struggles against pollution and systemic racism as unrelated or even at odds. In this time of pandemic and antiracist uprising, more … Continue reading Journey to Environmental Justice
Giving Away
Giving away is at the very core of the Biblical Easter story. And as we move further into spring, we see the grip of winter opening and giving way to … Continue reading Giving Away
Expectations of a Changing Climate
Over the course of history, humans have generally expected the weather to be quite similar from one year to the next. In recent years, however, scientists have been telling us … Continue reading Expectations of a Changing Climate
Water Uniting Us
At UUFB the Water Ceremony service has been a tradition for many years. This year our Water Ceremony service will be a bit earlier than in the past because we … Continue reading Water Uniting Us
Flower Celebration Sunday
For years it has been the custom of this Fellowship to hold a “flower communion” in early June. Today we will continue that custom. The origin of this service can … Continue reading Flower Celebration Sunday
Biodiversity and the 7th Principle
Dr. Diane Debinski, Professor and Department Head of Ecology at Montana State University will offer her perspectives on the 7th Principle of Unitarian Universalism, which calls for “respect for the … Continue reading Biodiversity and the 7th Principle
A Growing Problem in the Interdependent Web
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a medical condition characterized by adverse health effects from exposure to common chemicals and pollutants. The prevalence of diagnosed MCS has increased over 300%, in … Continue reading A Growing Problem in the Interdependent Web
Ingathering and Water Ceremony
The annual Water Ceremony service is a tradition of our Fellowship. In this service we share with one another the significance that certain water has had in our lives over … Continue reading Ingathering and Water Ceremony
The Interdependent Web of Life: An Experience of Awe
Unitarian Universalism is grounded in a mystical sense of connection of each to all, and all to each, as expressed in our seventh principle, “The Interdependent Web of Existence of … Continue reading The Interdependent Web of Life: An Experience of Awe