a liberal, welcoming congregation
Linda Tollefsrud will be facilitating the discussion forum this week with a very neat topic, “Lessons from a frog”
Valerie Rude will be leading the service with reading of the 7 UU principles, joys and concerns, local announcements, a chance to speak for social/environmental action, readings from the hymn books, live music and singing also from the hymn books, and her message about “Time traveling with books”
Linda will be leading the service with reading of the 7 UU principles, sharing joys and concerns, local announcements, a chance to speak for social/environmental action, live music and singing, and her message on meditations of the winter season.
Our new Wednesday night discussion series (“Spirit at BHUU”) is launching this week, January 24th. These biweekly meetings will go from 6 PM – 7 PM every other Wednesday and will offer a chance for spirited discussion around big questions.
If you have been thinking of checking us out but haven’t been able to make it on Sunday, please consider stopping by. We would love to have you.
Colten will be facilitating a discussion about how to constructively talk with people who think differently from our own perspective. There will be time to share our personal experiences, stories and ideas of what works and what doesn’t work so well. A set of questions will help to give structure to this engaging discussion. Let’s help each other be better listeners, more effective communicators, and more compassionate human beings when we are interacting and communicating with people who think differently.
Judy Barisonzi will lead a 
discussion that encourages everyone to talk about their views of the biotechnology, CRISPR, that makes it possible to edit entire genomes. All are invited to this important conversation involving personal values, potential issues, and what we can do to prepare for the future.
It’s that time of year when the music and poetry that has had meaning in our lives can be shared with our fellowship and friends. Whether it is a song or a poem, original or from another artist, we welcome all expressions.
Irene Asp will offer songs, stories, and discussion for children with a focus on the Jewish holiday, Tu B’shvat. This holiday celebrates something we can all appreciate, trees and what they have offer. Children (and adults) of all ages are welcome to join.
Bob will be facilitating the discussion forum on ‘words and the web’. We have a focus this day on the 7 principles of being a Unitarian Universalist!
Judy will be leading the service with joys and concerns, local announcements, speaking for social action, reading the 7 UU principles, music and singing, and her message which focuses on witches and the 5th principle of Unitarian Universalism.
Colten will be facilitating a discussion about the art and science of communicating with people we disagree with. The best things about these discussion forums is individual’s experiences, stories, ideas, etc. that we can all share with each other in order to be better communicators in conflict situations.
Nadine will be leading the service with local announcements, joys and concerns, a chance to speak for social/environmental action, reading the 7 UU principles, music and singing, and her message on mindfulness.
Then at 10:30, a service entitled “What Scares You Most?” will delve into what and we fear physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and why this may be.
Remember to bring your children! There will be cookie decorating and holiday story-telling downstairs during the service.
Afterwards, we will gather for a festive potluck. All are welcome!
Colten Schmidt will be facilitating the 5th discussion series about talking with people you disagree with. There will be music, a TedTalk video, and some role playing all related to conflict resolution. Let’s learn to how use conflict in a positive way!
Bob Hasman will be leading the service with with local announcements, speaking for social action, joys and concerns, reading the 7 principles, music and singing, and his message about sanctuary everywhere
And good company 
We hope to see you there!