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4 events,
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Starting Sunday, May 1st, we are happy to announce the beginning of a new BUUF Buddhist Ministry. The initial gathering will be facilitated by Jisen Coughlan, a Zen Buddhist priest from the Boise Zen Center. All are welcome. It is the hope of this ministry to provide a congenial and supportive environment for the journey … Continued
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. before Church service in the South wing, we offer a Zen sitting meditation (Zazen) of 25-30 minutes followed by a brief check-in and sharing. There will be an occasional reading, chant, or koan sprinkled throughout. Questions and feedback are welcome. Start your Sunday worship with calm mindfulness.
“The Vulnerability of Love”
“The Vulnerability of Love”
Timothy Elliis; Rob Ham, Celebrant; Emily Emerson Paige; Michael Mandrell, Music Service is in-person and virtual, 10:00am
2 events,
Engaging Space Implementation Task Force
Engaging Space Implementation Task Force
Regular meeting of the Engaging Space Implementation Task Force. Meeting ID: 841 8600 8500 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meeting: https://bit.ly/3kG1CQu
3 events,
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging focuses on seven areas specific to maintaining "Health-Span" - Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Agility, Cardiovascular Health, Nervous System Health, and Stress Management. Classes are gentle, specifically oriented and adapted to some of the more common challenges of aging and always with mindfulness of breathing and staying in the present moment. Yoga led … Continued
4 events,
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Racial Justice Ministry informal time for sharing our experiences and questions as we come to terms with life in a white patriarchal culture. A time to support each other on this journey. Meeting ID: 852 7192 7329 Passcode: chalice Virtual Coffee: https://bit.ly/3Knq2Zo
The Lost Apple Project
The Lost Apple Project
Facilitator: George Raino Date and time: Wednesdays, 10 am-11:30 am, February 22, March 1, March 8, in person at BUUF Description: A three week program with discussion of the varieties of apples that have been lost over time. This course is an overview of preserving our cultivars of apple trees, history of apple cultivation in … Continued
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Our adult choir holds weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings during the program year, and performs approximately every three to four weeks. The choir seeks to have fun, learn and grow as musicians, and to make rehearsal time a spiritual practice. The choir is non-audition, with the chief prerequisites to participation being a desire to sing, … Continued
5 events,
Adult Ed: The Habits of White Supremacy, A Learning Circle
Adult Ed: The Habits of White Supremacy, A Learning Circle
Facilitator: Rev. Sara LaWall & Timothy Ellis, Ministerial Intern Dates and Time | First Thursdays, 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, & 5/4 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Hybrid Group Description | Rev. Sara and Timothy are leading a monthly learning circle on the habits of White Supremacy culture. Each month we will look at … Continued
Adult Ed: The Habits of White Supremacy, A Learning Circle
Adult Ed: The Habits of White Supremacy, A Learning Circle
Facilitator: Rev. Sara LaWall & Timothy Ellis, Ministerial Intern Dates and Time | First Thursdays, 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, & 5/4 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Hybrid Group Description | Rev. Sara and Timothy are leading a monthly learning circle on the habits of White Supremacy culture. Each month we will look at … Continued
Auction Team Meeting
Auction Team Meeting
BUUF Auction Team Planning for our Annual Auction Fundraiser. For more information, contact Sue Philley.
Auction Team Meeting
Auction Team Meeting
BUUF Auction Team Planning for our Annual Auction Fundraiser. For more information, contact Sue Philley.
1 event,
2 events,
Idaho Friends of Jung
Idaho Friends of Jung
The Idaho Friends of Jung meet several times a year and discuss interesting aspects of Carl Jung's psychology. For more information, contact Bill Renwick.
4 events,
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Starting Sunday, May 1st, we are happy to announce the beginning of a new BUUF Buddhist Ministry. The initial gathering will be facilitated by Jisen Coughlan, a Zen Buddhist priest from the Boise Zen Center. All are welcome. It is the hope of this ministry to provide a congenial and supportive environment for the journey … Continued
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. before Church service in the South wing, we offer a Zen sitting meditation (Zazen) of 25-30 minutes followed by a brief check-in and sharing. There will be an occasional reading, chant, or koan sprinkled throughout. Questions and feedback are welcome. Start your Sunday worship with calm mindfulness.
“Wrestling with Vulnerability”
“Wrestling with Vulnerability”
Rev. Sara LaWall; Sharene Watsen, Celebrant Service is in-person and virtual, 10:00am
1 event,
Interiors Committee Meeting
Interiors Committee Meeting
Interiors Committee monthly meeting. Contact Elaine Daly for more information. Meeting ID: 843 4795 5668 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meeting: https://bit.ly/3ozLsae
8 events,
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging focuses on seven areas specific to maintaining "Health-Span" - Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Agility, Cardiovascular Health, Nervous System Health, and Stress Management. Classes are gentle, specifically oriented and adapted to some of the more common challenges of aging and always with mindfulness of breathing and staying in the present moment. Yoga led … Continued
Come to Your Senses
Come to Your Senses
Facilitator: Patricia Heeb and Ahley Newman Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 8-weeks | 10:00 – 11:30 am | In-Person at BUUF, Channing Room Description | An 8-week program in integrating the wisdom of the body into our sense of wholeness. The focus of this program is on remembering how our bodies experience life events … Continued
Worship Team Mtg
Worship Team Mtg
Monthly Meeting of the Worship planning team. Please contact Sharenen Watsen for more information. Meeting ID: 889 7292 4674 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meeting: https://bit.ly/3BdyIzg
Men’s Covenant Group
Men’s Covenant Group
The BUUF Men’s Covenant Group invites all members and friends identifying as male to join us for this informal group. The group generally meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00pm, for socializing or to discuss a topic chosen by a rotating meeting leader. Meeting in-person, indoors for vaxxed & masked … Continued
3 events,
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Racial Justice Ministry informal time for sharing our experiences and questions as we come to terms with life in a white patriarchal culture. A time to support each other on this journey. Meeting ID: 852 7192 7329 Passcode: chalice Virtual Coffee: https://bit.ly/3Knq2Zo
The Lost Apple Project
The Lost Apple Project
Facilitator: George Raino Date and time: Wednesdays, 10 am-11:30 am, February 22, March 1, March 8, in person at BUUF Description: A three week program with discussion of the varieties of apples that have been lost over time. This course is an overview of preserving our cultivars of apple trees, history of apple cultivation in … Continued
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Our adult choir holds weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings during the program year, and performs approximately every three to four weeks. The choir seeks to have fun, learn and grow as musicians, and to make rehearsal time a spiritual practice. The choir is non-audition, with the chief prerequisites to participation being a desire to sing, … Continued
0 events,
2 events,
Exploring Pagan/Nature Centered Spirituality Group
Exploring Pagan/Nature Centered Spirituality Group
Meets Monthly, in-person, on the 2nd Friday of the month. Meets in the Library, south wing The BUUF Pagan Nature Spirituality Group offers a space for those of Earth-centered belief to inform, explore and practice their traditions. Blessed Be!
Pagan/Nature Centered Spirituality Group
Pagan/Nature Centered Spirituality Group
The BUUF Pagan Nature Spirituality Group offers a space for those of Earth-centered belief to inform, explore and practice their traditions.
2 events,
Auction Item Pick Up
Auction Item Pick Up
Thank you for participating in our BUUF 2023 Auction Fundraiser: "Imagine a New World" Physical items are available to be picked up at the Fellowship, March 11 from noon to 3pm and March 12 from 11am to 12:30pm. If you are traveling for winter or during the auction, we can store your items until your … Continued
6 events,
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Starting Sunday, May 1st, we are happy to announce the beginning of a new BUUF Buddhist Ministry. The initial gathering will be facilitated by Jisen Coughlan, a Zen Buddhist priest from the Boise Zen Center. All are welcome. It is the hope of this ministry to provide a congenial and supportive environment for the journey … Continued
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. before Church service in the South wing, we offer a Zen sitting meditation (Zazen) of 25-30 minutes followed by a brief check-in and sharing. There will be an occasional reading, chant, or koan sprinkled throughout. Questions and feedback are welcome. Start your Sunday worship with calm mindfulness.
“Let’s Talk About Sex, Death, and Taxes”
“Let’s Talk About Sex, Death, and Taxes”
Rachel Murphy; Gwyn Reid, Celebrant: When we can push past our vulnerability to talk about taboo topics, especially in beloved community, we help each other live into our most authentic selves. In our sharing our stories and knowledge, we create a safe space for others to seek support and overcome shame. Service is in-person and … Continued
Auction Item Pick Up
Auction Item Pick Up
Thank you for participating in our BUUF 2023 Auction Fundraiser: "Imagine a New World" Physical items are available to be picked up at the Fellowship, March 11 from noon to 3pm and March 12 from 11am to 12:30pm. If you are traveling for winter or during the auction, we can store your items until your … Continued
2 events,
Engaging Space Implementation Task Force
Engaging Space Implementation Task Force
Regular meeting of the Engaging Space Implementation Task Force. Meeting ID: 841 8600 8500 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meeting: https://bit.ly/3kG1CQu
Philosophy of Religion. Leaves and Weaves: Working with your Former Religion
Philosophy of Religion. Leaves and Weaves: Working with your Former Religion
Facilitator: Tom Neale Dates and Time | Mondays, for 4-weeks | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Virtual Group Description | Explore your relation to the world of religion in four sessions. Session One: Elements of religion, its roots, concepts, and common terms. Session Two: Revisit the religion of your former allegiance. This will be a session … Continued
5 events,
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging focuses on seven areas specific to maintaining "Health-Span" - Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Agility, Cardiovascular Health, Nervous System Health, and Stress Management. Classes are gentle, specifically oriented and adapted to some of the more common challenges of aging and always with mindfulness of breathing and staying in the present moment. Yoga led … Continued
Come to Your Senses
Come to Your Senses
Facilitator: Patricia Heeb and Ahley Newman Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 8-weeks | 10:00 – 11:30 am | In-Person at BUUF, Channing Room Description | An 8-week program in integrating the wisdom of the body into our sense of wholeness. The focus of this program is on remembering how our bodies experience life events … Continued
Embracing the End of Life (Going with Grace)
Embracing the End of Life (Going with Grace)
Facilitator: Rev. Sara LaWall Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 6-weeks | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Hybrid Class, available In-Person and via zoom Description | Death Doula, Alua Arthus poses the question: “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Discover your answers … Continued
Drop In Poetry Workshop
Drop In Poetry Workshop
Facilitator: Fran Scott Dates and Time | Second Tuesday, each month | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Virtual Group Description | All levels of experience are welcome. This is a safe group to explore writing poetry in response to a prompt. You don’t need to worry about form or poetic terms. You even have poetic license to … Continued
3 events,
Contemplative Practice
Contemplative Practice
8:30am ~ Contemplative Practices: Silence and Contemplation Drawing from the Christian Centering prayer, in this spiritual practice we begin with a short inspirational reading selected from a variety of sources, followed by meditative silence and contemplation. We end with a closing verse. Total time is under 30 minutes. If you are looking for a way to start … Continued
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Racial Justice Ministry informal time for sharing our experiences and questions as we come to terms with life in a white patriarchal culture. A time to support each other on this journey. Meeting ID: 852 7192 7329 Passcode: chalice Virtual Coffee: https://bit.ly/3Knq2Zo
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Our adult choir holds weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings during the program year, and performs approximately every three to four weeks. The choir seeks to have fun, learn and grow as musicians, and to make rehearsal time a spiritual practice. The choir is non-audition, with the chief prerequisites to participation being a desire to sing, … Continued
0 events,
1 event,
Treasure Valley Reads: Author Reception
Treasure Valley Reads: Author Reception
Join Treasure Valley Reads for an opportunity to meet author Madhushree Ghosh, author of Khabaar: an Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory and Family, prior to her public presentation on 3/18. Try foods from local refugee businesses, view locally made art from Artisans for Hope and Interfaith Sanctuary, and pick up a community recipe zine. This event … Continued
0 events,
4 events,
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. before Church service in the South wing, we offer a Zen sitting meditation (Zazen) of 25-30 minutes followed by a brief check-in and sharing. There will be an occasional reading, chant, or koan sprinkled throughout. Questions and feedback are welcome. Start your Sunday worship with calm mindfulness.
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Starting Sunday, May 1st, we are happy to announce the beginning of a new BUUF Buddhist Ministry. The initial gathering will be facilitated by Jisen Coughlan, a Zen Buddhist priest from the Boise Zen Center. All are welcome. It is the hope of this ministry to provide a congenial and supportive environment for the journey … Continued
“Spiritual and Religious: The Vulnerability of Embracing Liberal Religion”
“Spiritual and Religious: The Vulnerability of Embracing Liberal Religion”
Rev. Sara LaWall; Timothy Ellis, Celebrant Service is in-person and virtual, 10:00am
Beyond Inquirers
Beyond Inquirers
Beyond Inquirers: Have you completed the Inquirers Series? Are you seeking a way to deepen your learning and engagement with the congregation? Beyond Inquirers is a five session series on the Faith Forward Path focused on the congregation and you – offering a deeper understanding of how the congregation works and how you can be … Continued
1 event,
Philosophy of Religion. Leaves and Weaves: Working with your Former Religion
Philosophy of Religion. Leaves and Weaves: Working with your Former Religion
Facilitator: Tom Neale Dates and Time | Mondays, for 4-weeks | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Virtual Group Description | Explore your relation to the world of religion in four sessions. Session One: Elements of religion, its roots, concepts, and common terms. Session Two: Revisit the religion of your former allegiance. This will be a session … Continued
7 events,
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging focuses on seven areas specific to maintaining "Health-Span" - Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Agility, Cardiovascular Health, Nervous System Health, and Stress Management. Classes are gentle, specifically oriented and adapted to some of the more common challenges of aging and always with mindfulness of breathing and staying in the present moment. Yoga led … Continued
Come to Your Senses
Come to Your Senses
Facilitator: Patricia Heeb and Ahley Newman Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 8-weeks | 10:00 – 11:30 am | In-Person at BUUF, Channing Room Description | An 8-week program in integrating the wisdom of the body into our sense of wholeness. The focus of this program is on remembering how our bodies experience life events … Continued
Embracing the End of Life (Going with Grace)
Embracing the End of Life (Going with Grace)
Facilitator: Rev. Sara LaWall Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 6-weeks | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Hybrid Class, available In-Person and via zoom Description | Death Doula, Alua Arthus poses the question: “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Discover your answers … Continued
Men’s Covenant Group
Men’s Covenant Group
The BUUF Men’s Covenant Group invites all members and friends identifying as male to join us for this informal group. The group generally meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00pm, for socializing or to discuss a topic chosen by a rotating meeting leader. Meeting in-person, indoors for vaxxed & masked … Continued
Men’s Covenant Group
Men’s Covenant Group
The BUUF Men’s Covenant Group invites all members and friends identifying as male to join us for this informal group. The group generally meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00pm, for socializing or to discuss a topic chosen by a rotating meeting leader. Meeting in-person, indoors for vaxxed & masked … Continued
3 events,
Contemplative Practice
Contemplative Practice
8:30am ~ Contemplative Practices: Silence and Contemplation Drawing from the Christian Centering prayer, in this spiritual practice we begin with a short inspirational reading selected from a variety of sources, followed by meditative silence and contemplation. We end with a closing verse. Total time is under 30 minutes. If you are looking for a way to start … Continued
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Racial Justice Ministry informal time for sharing our experiences and questions as we come to terms with life in a white patriarchal culture. A time to support each other on this journey. Meeting ID: 852 7192 7329 Passcode: chalice Virtual Coffee: https://bit.ly/3Knq2Zo
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Our adult choir holds weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings during the program year, and performs approximately every three to four weeks. The choir seeks to have fun, learn and grow as musicians, and to make rehearsal time a spiritual practice. The choir is non-audition, with the chief prerequisites to participation being a desire to sing, … Continued
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
6 events,
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Starting Sunday, May 1st, we are happy to announce the beginning of a new BUUF Buddhist Ministry. The initial gathering will be facilitated by Jisen Coughlan, a Zen Buddhist priest from the Boise Zen Center. All are welcome. It is the hope of this ministry to provide a congenial and supportive environment for the journey … Continued
Zen Mindful Meditation
Zen Mindful Meditation
Meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. before Church service in the South wing, we offer a Zen sitting meditation (Zazen) of 25-30 minutes followed by a brief check-in and sharing. There will be an occasional reading, chant, or koan sprinkled throughout. Questions and feedback are welcome. Start your Sunday worship with calm mindfulness.
“Recreating Gender”
“Recreating Gender”
Timothy Ellis; Jonathan Dover, Celebrant Service is in-person and virtual, 10:00am
Drum Circle
Drum Circle
Drum Circle Forming! Every 2nd Thursday in the Sanctuary, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join us first session: April 13th! Come create with humans! Percussion yes! But also: any other acoustic instruments, dancers, singers, poets, storytellers, sketchbookers, soundbathers/meditators, writers, journal-ers, toe-tappers, head nodders and clappers. All ages, all levels, welcome! Come play!
Drum Circle
Drum Circle
Come create with humans! Percussion yes! Following the Sunday service. But also: any other acoustic instruments, dancers, singers, poets, storytellers, sketchbookers, soundbathers/meditators, writers, journal-ers, toe-tappers, head nodders and clappers. All ages, all levels, welcome! Come play!
2 events,
Philosophy of Religion. Leaves and Weaves: Working with your Former Religion
Philosophy of Religion. Leaves and Weaves: Working with your Former Religion
Facilitator: Tom Neale Dates and Time | Mondays, for 4-weeks | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Virtual Group Description | Explore your relation to the world of religion in four sessions. Session One: Elements of religion, its roots, concepts, and common terms. Session Two: Revisit the religion of your former allegiance. This will be a session … Continued
Fierce Consciousness: Surviving the Sorrows of Earth and Self
Fierce Consciousness: Surviving the Sorrows of Earth and Self
Facilitator | Trish McCarthy with author, Trebbe Johnson Dates and Time | Monday, March 27 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | In-Person at BUUF, in the North Wing Description | When grief and anxiety beat us down, the struggle to cope can feel like it’s crushing us even more. To meet big challenges, we need to develop … Continued
4 events,
Come to Your Senses
Come to Your Senses
Facilitator: Patricia Heeb and Ahley Newman Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 8-weeks | 10:00 – 11:30 am | In-Person at BUUF, Channing Room Description | An 8-week program in integrating the wisdom of the body into our sense of wholeness. The focus of this program is on remembering how our bodies experience life events … Continued
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging
Yoga for Healthy Aging focuses on seven areas specific to maintaining "Health-Span" - Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Agility, Cardiovascular Health, Nervous System Health, and Stress Management. Classes are gentle, specifically oriented and adapted to some of the more common challenges of aging and always with mindfulness of breathing and staying in the present moment. Yoga led … Continued
Embracing the End of Life (Going with Grace)
Embracing the End of Life (Going with Grace)
Facilitator: Rev. Sara LaWall Dates and Time | Tuesdays, for 6-weeks | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Hybrid Class, available In-Person and via zoom Description | Death Doula, Alua Arthus poses the question: “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Discover your answers … Continued
3 events,
Contemplative Practice
Contemplative Practice
8:30am ~ Contemplative Practices: Silence and Contemplation Drawing from the Christian Centering prayer, in this spiritual practice we begin with a short inspirational reading selected from a variety of sources, followed by meditative silence and contemplation. We end with a closing verse. Total time is under 30 minutes. If you are looking for a way to start … Continued
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Wake-Up! Coffee Circle
Racial Justice Ministry informal time for sharing our experiences and questions as we come to terms with life in a white patriarchal culture. A time to support each other on this journey. Meeting ID: 852 7192 7329 Passcode: chalice Virtual Coffee: https://bit.ly/3Knq2Zo
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Our adult choir holds weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings during the program year, and performs approximately every three to four weeks. The choir seeks to have fun, learn and grow as musicians, and to make rehearsal time a spiritual practice. The choir is non-audition, with the chief prerequisites to participation being a desire to sing, … Continued