Upcoming Services
August 30, 2026: There Are Groups, and Then There Are Groups…
Rev. Barbara Child
You just never know about groups. What was planned as a six-week series on “Writing as a Spiritual Practice,” complete with registration and commitment to attend in person at church, was converted by covid into a drop-in group on zoom that continued for 82 sessions. There are lots of different kinds of groups at UUCB, and then there are Chalice Circles….
Rev. Barbara Child is a retired Accredited Interim Minister who earlier served as Chair of the UU Interim Ministry Guild. She is the editor of The Spirit That Moves: Readings and Rituals for Times of Change and Transition. With Rev. Keith Kron, she edited In the Interim: Strategies for Interim Ministers and Congregations. Her memoir is titled Memories of a Vietnam Veteran: What I Have Remembered and What He Could Not Forget. In past years Rev. Barbara has served UUCB as Sabbatical Minister during three sabbatical periods. She currently serves as Ministerial Consultant to the Executive Team and facilitators of UUCB's Chalice Circles program.
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September 6, 2026: Putting the 'Labor' Back in Labor Day
As we commemorate Labor Day, this talk will provide a brief overview of the tumultuous history of the U.S. labor movement and its relevance for our lives today. We will explore the meaning and scope of labor unions, the legislative context of union formation and survival, and the current strength of U.S. unions in historical and comparative perspective. Along the way, we will discuss the true origins of “Labor Day”. With guest speaker Michael Wallace.
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September 13, 2026: Turning Toward Active Hope
Let’s explore Joanna Macy’s teaching on the “Spiral of the Work that Reconnects” and how it offers a practice that can help us nurture active hope. Macy says this is the work that can help us “face the mess we’re in without going crazy.”
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September 20, 2026: A Sermon from Maria Renner
On this Sunday, Maria Renner, our Ministerial Intern will offer her first sermon with our congregation. Come learn more about Maria and support her as we take on this new role as a teaching congregation, helping her continued formation for ministry.
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September 27, 2026: Active Hope for All Ages
Hope is something that we need at all ages and stages of life. This all ages service will deepen our engagement of active hope no matter how old or young we are.
Past Services
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August 3, 2025: Singing What is Possible
Let's experience the power of singing to open up possibility and strength in the human spirit and in our community.
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July 27, 2025: Practicing Spirituality
In the past church year, Linda Pickle and Daniel Reed led an Adult RE course called “Spirit in Practice.” The course consisted of ten one-hour introductions to various forms of/approaches to practicing spirituality. This service is a small survey of the course as experienced by several students and the facilitators. It offers the congregation insights into practicing spirituality alone and with others. Led by Linda Pickle and Daniel Reed.
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July 20, 2025: Death, Loss, and Other Disappointments
When we lose people through death, or experience decline or setbacks in our own lives, it’s hard. It sets us on a path with vulnerability and surprise emotions. And while it can feel so lonely to go through loss, it’s one of the most common human experiences. Today’s sermon draws from Five True Things by Buddhist writer and psychotherapist David Richo. Led by Rev. Dr. Roger Jones.
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July 13, 2025: I Put My Faith in Cicadas
Discerning a call to ministry amid the noisy, chaotic beauty of millions of cicadas, these buzzing, bumbling bugs remind us we’re always transforming, always part of something larger, always capable of emerging anew—together. Led by Madison Colquette.
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July 6, 2025: Advice in Uncertain Times
As we navigate an unpredictable age, how do we cope? How do we heal? How do we make a difference? Led by Rev. Forrest Gilmore.
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June 29, 2025: Reflections from the 2025 UUA General Assembly
The annual gathering of UUs from around the world happened in Baltimore last week. Our church’s delegates and staff who attended will share highlights and reflections from the event.
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June 28, 2025: Celebration of Life for Jack Harlow
A Celebration of Life for Jack Harlow will be held on Saturday, June 28, at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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June 22, 2025: Jesus Christ! Really?
Rev. Bill Breeden presents: The Man, the Myth, and the Message.
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June 22, 2025: Celebration of Life for Mary Goetze
A Celebration of Life for Mary Goetze will be held on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Click here to view Mary's obituary.
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June 15, 2025: "The Need for Trustworthy Leadership"
Trustworthiness means being worthy of the trust of others. Too often we don’t see this in leaders. How can we rebuild the importance of trustworthiness so that we may come to demand and expect it?
