a liberal, welcoming congregation
Our Forum at Blue Hills UU this Wednesday evening will be led by Judith Barisonzi:
Judy’s rich history and knowledge of traditions in Jewish dietary law and Sabbath regulations offers an insightful understanding of the concept of a religion based on laws — and in particular, what our reactions to such might be.
Delve into the history, implications, and potential benefits of gene editing now and into the future.
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wild Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as we review its history through historic pictures and film.
Continuing discussion of Korea, including its history, people, and future.
How the Unitarian Universalist Association and our congregation seek to “break down divisions, heal isolation, and honor the interconnectedness of all life.”
Come to BHUU this Sunday, Feb 25, to watch and discuss what brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor learned and who she became after her “Stroke of Insight”
“What do we see when we look at the night sky?” Judy Barisonzi will take us on a short tour of our current understanding of the universe, and a long look at the spiritual questions raised by star-gazing.
A lot of climate science is disputed, but there are some facts that just can’t be ignored. Join us in discussing the greenhouse effect and what role humans are playing in it.
Since 1905, the University of Wisconsin system has been dedicated to offering programs and resources to the community. Out of this relationship came not only the UW-Extension, but many progressive new laws. Jude Genereaux will lead a service on how the “Wisconsin Idea” impacts us today and why it’s still important.
Join us for an hour this Wednesday, we will be having a discussion on deconversion, and *How to Leave Your Religion*. Please come and join us for an evening of thoughtful dialogue and sharing of personal stories. We will have juice, water, tea, cookies, cheese, and crackers for us to snack on.
Discussion will be facilitated by one of our members, Ken Hood. Ken is a former Christian interested in sharing the insights he has gained while leaving the faith he was raised in.
If you have left a religion or changed your religion, you may be wondering…
How can I explain this decision to my friends and family?
Is it OK for me to be sad or upset about my loss of faith?
What does my life look like now?
Where can I find purpose?
We’ll be covering these questions and more! Guests and visitors are welcome.
*There will be no forum this Sunday, but join us this Wednesday at 6pm for our bi-weekly weeknight forum*
This Sunday, February 11th, BHUU is celebrating Black History Month. At 10:30 am, Dave Hart will offer a service in which history and culture culminate into profound ideas on African Americans in US history. All are welcome to coffee, tea, and snacks following the service.
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.