November 2020
Morning Coffee & Tea Chat
Bring your favorite morning beverage to this morning meet-up. Meeting ID: 594 679 176 Password: chalice Virtual Coffee: https://bit.ly/3oKWsT4
Find out more »Sunday Morning Meditation
Weekly meditation led by members of the BUUF community, starting with a reading and followed by a 20 minute meditation. Meeting ID: 874 0348 5585 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meditation: https://bit.ly/3kK2Kjk
Find out more »Children’s Chapel
After our Time for All Ages, children are invited to join Gem in their very own virtual chapel space. Explore Sunday’s theme with activities and check-ins. Parents are welcome to join children's chapel or may remain in the main worship (if multiple devices are available to you).
Find out more »Inquirers Session
Membership 101* The Inquirers Series is a new program designed to welcome newcomers into our congregation. Five topics are covered, one per session, and the sessions are cycled throughout the year. Participants are welcome to join at any time, and all are welcome! Do you want to know more about how to become a member? This class is available to explain membership and answer any questions you might have. We encourage curiosity and understand that membership may not be the right…
Find out more »Monday Meditation
Start your week off with this Monday Morning Meditation lead by BUUF members. Meeting ID: 874 750 248 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meditation: https://bit.ly/37VcZxz
Find out more »Racial Justice Action
Join the Racial Justice Ministry team and do something about racism. Meeting ID: 835 2481 0645 Password: chalice Virtual Justice Action- copy and paste: https://bit.ly/3kJX4Wz
Find out more »December 2020
Restorative Yoga with Mark
Free Restorative Yoga session with Mark Zimmerer. All are welcome. Meeting ID: 668 308 475 Password: chalice Virtual Yoga: https://bit.ly/2HOxHUY
Find out more »Social Justice Council Mtg
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82048696426?pwd=T2poQ0VxMk9jNDFtOXBLckFGMmFWZz09 Meeting ID: 820 4869 6426 Password: chalice
Find out more »What’s Next? Post-Election Processing with Rev. Sara
Spend the next four weeks in trusted community as we reflect together on our personal stories and how we might begin the work of repairing relationships, communities, and our own hearts. Using exercises and practices from the decades of experience offered by Essential Partners, each week will offer guidance and resources in support of this crucial work. And, we'll dive in together, in community. You do not have the be available for all sessions, join the ones you can. If you'd…
Find out more »Men’s Covenant Group
The BUUF Men's Covenant Group is an informal group that generally meet twice per month to discuss a topic chosen by a rotating meeting leader. Meeting ID: 881 7333 0031 Passcode: chalice Virtual Men's Group- copy & paste: https://bit.ly/352Rrxe
Find out more »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 Password: chalice Virtual Coffee Circle: bit.ly/3edqCcM
Find out more »BUUF Choir Virtual Meet-Up
Join Music Director, Carrie Bastian, for this virtual social hour for BUUF choir members and anyone interested in choral singing. Meeting ID: 862 8703 3044 Password: chalice Virtual Choir- copy and pate: https://bit.ly/2HSFBNc
Find out more »Restorative Yoga with Mark
Free Restorative Yoga session with Mark Zimmerer. All are welcome. Meeting ID: 668 308 475 Password: chalice Virtual Yoga: https://bit.ly/2HOxHUY
Find out more »Safety Preparedness Committee
Safety Preparedness Committee monthly meeting. Meeting ID: 168 871 886 Passcode: chalice Virtual Meeting- copy and paste: https://bit.ly/3mQmvq8
Find out more »BUUF Community Social Hour
The weekly BUUF Community Social Hour is an opportunity to check in, say what is on your mind, share the good, be supported, and support others in the challenges of life and the pandemic. We all miss being with our beloved community. Please mark your calendars and join whenever you can. The only agenda is an opportunity to be together. Meeting ID: 828 1432 5359 Passcode: chalice Virtual Social Hour: https://bit.ly/3mFFrrc
Find out more »Let’s Read Poetry Together
A virtual zoom gathering for people who want to get better at reading and enjoying poetry. Each meeting, we will read carefully one or two poems and discuss whatever thoughts the poems elicit. Facilitator, Debra Smith will share insights she's gained over the years that help to make poetry more accessible and rewarding. Meeting ID: 850 5746 2409 Passcode: chalice Virtual Reading: https://bit.ly/32afN66
Find out more »RE Connections: Friday Youth Hangout
BUUF Youth, grades 6-12, are invited to join Gem for this weekly hangout. Meeting ID: 881 1260 9274 Passcode: chalice Virtual Hangout- copy and paste: https://bit.ly/3mCeYuJ
Find out more »Travel Bugs
This month's Travel Group presentation has us traveling on the Hudson River in the fall. Bryan and Wanda Jennings flew to New York City last fall, stayed 3 days in Manhattan, then spent a week on a small cruise ship, riding up the Hudson River to Albany and back. The weather was sunny and perfect nearly the whole week, and the trees along the valley were in the midst of their fall color change. They made several stops along the…
Find out more »Sunday Youth Discussion
Join your BUUF Youth Advisors after Sunday Service for discussion. Youth Grades 6-12. Meeting ID: 829 9193 6882 Passcode: chalice Virtual Youth Group: https://bit.ly/3kWVsbU
Find out more »Interiors Comm Mtg
Interiors Committee monthly meeting Meeting ID: 843 4795 5668 with usual passcode.
Find out more »Wednesday Chalice Circle
Chalice Circle based on the Soul Matters Monthly theme based Curriculum. The group takes time to share with one another and participate in activities during the meeting. Some work on optional exercises between groups as well. Meeting ID: 880 5199 7274 Passcode: chalice Virtual Chalice Circle: bit.ly/3oBT1xT
Find out more »Pagan/Nature Centered Spirituality Covenant Group
Explore Pagan or Nature Centered Spirituality in this monthly group meeting. All are welcome here! Meeting ID: 810 6920 7175 Passcode: chalice Virtual Group- copy and paste: https://bit.ly/3oGFjJT
Find out more »CCT Meeting
Monthly Congregational Care Team Meeting Meeting ID: 836 3101 7072 Password: chalice Virtual Meeting- copy and paste: https://bit.ly/2I4lThb
Find out more »The Other Book Club
Join other book enthusiasts for lively conversation on a monthly book title. Meeting ID: 884 0196 6059 Password: chalice Virtual Club- copy & paste: https://bit.ly/2U0Jhz3
Find out more »Meatless Monday Cooking Class
brought to you by Climate Action Team (CAT) Cook along with Chef Michael Alvarado in a virtual cooking class as he teaches us some tasty alternatives. You’ll be guided step by step as you prepare a vegan, three-course Italian dinner in your own kitchen, during this live, family-friendly event. Ingredients will be posted December 7.
Find out more »Verge IV with Wanda
Women's covenant group. This is a closed group. Meeting ID: 881 7523 8474 Password: chalice Virtual Group: https://bit.ly/35GWCmE
Find out more »Parent’s Group (6th grade and up)
Parents & Guardians of children from 6th grade and up are invited to join this once-a-month meeting for fellowship and support. Meeting ID: 856 9854 8542 Passcode: chalice Virtual Group: https://bit.ly/3933xsm
Find out more »Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
The BUUF Board meets monthly. Meeting ID: 837 6888 5396 Passcode: chalice Virtual Board: https://bit.ly/373tgP9
Find out more »Climate Action Team Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84895173815?pwd=QjdJTFA0VUJyZ09reDVuOHhVcjZ0QT09 Meeting ID: 848 9517 3815 Passcode: chalice
Find out more »January 2021
Systemic Racism: Racism Embedded in our Institutions – Pt 1
It is common to think of racism as limited to individuals and individual acts. But a more comprehensive understanding of racism (and other "-isms") includes how it works collectively within our governments, businesses, community organizations and social norms. The Racial Justice Ministry works to raise awareness, understanding and engagement with racial identity and racism, including our individual and collective opportunities to achieve racial justice. Our work is organized as Racial Justice Education and Racial Justice Action, and programs are open…
Find out more »Systemic Racism: Racism Embedded in our Institutions – Pt 2
It is common to think of racism as limited to individuals and individual acts. But a more comprehensive understanding of racism (and other "-isms") includes how it works collectively within our governments, businesses, community organizations and social norms. The Racial Justice Ministry works to raise awareness, understanding and engagement with racial identity and racism, including our individual and collective opportunities to achieve racial justice. Our work is organized as Racial Justice Education and Racial Justice Action, and programs are open…
Find out more »Wednesday Chalice Circle
Chalice Circle based on the Soul Matters Monthly theme based Curriculum. The group takes time to share with one another and participate in activities during the meeting. Some work on optional exercises between groups as well. This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. All are welcome! Meeting ID: 880 5199 7274 Passcode: chalice Virtual Chalice Circle: bit.ly/3oBT1xT
Find out more »Womyn on the “Verge
A closed women's group
Find out more »April 2021
Religious Milestones – Part Two
This will be a lecture my Mark McGinnis in which he will cover some short essays he has written on points in time when major changes occurred in world religions. Some of the individuals that will be covered include Hagar, LaoTzu, the Apostle Paul, Khadijah, Arjuna, and Baha'u'lah. Mark's wash drawings of the principle characters will accompany the lecture. Following the presentation there will be a chat period for questions and comments. This is an Adult Education class with 1…
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