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Sunday, April 29th Schedule

10:00AM: JOINT SERVICE WITH MENOMONIE AND ST. CROIX FALLS IN ST. CROIX FALLS

Also note that on April 29 we will be traveling to St. Croix Falls for another joint meeting with our fellow UUers from Menomonie and St. Croix Falls, at the Taylors Falls Community Center.  Topic: Everyday kindness, led by Jim Price. A brief talk exploring barriers and opportunities for everyday kindness–enough to prime small group discussions with our guests from out of town. We’ll distribute kindness cards that can be explored and used later.
The address is: 312 Government St, Taylors Falls, MN.  The directions are: Hwy 8, cross the St. Croix River, at the stoplight go UP the hill to the right (NOT continuing on Hwy 8) and watch carefully on the left for the Community Center. (I think it’s just at the top of the bluff.) Jim Price of SCFUU will give a brief talk and there will be small group discussions. A potluck will follow; St. Croix Falls  said they will provide all the food but I’m sure edible contributions will be welcome.
Please attend if you can.  Judy Barisonzi will facilitate car-pooling. Please contact her is you need a ride or can offer a ride.

 

 

Sunday, April 22nd Schedule

9:15 TED TALK TIME: EARTH DAY THEME

The Ted Talk this week will be Earth Day themed, which will kick off our day of gratitude and dedication to protecting and conserving the planet that gives us all life.

10:30 SERVICE: EARTH DAY: A SERVICE OF RE-DEDICATION IN A TIME OF PLANETARY PERIL

Kent Shifferd will be leading the service this Sunday, with a focus on Earth Day!  Every day is Earth Day, at least it can be.  Even though our impact may be small in the huge scheme of things on this beautiful planet, collectively our positive actions and sustainable lifestyles will be the biggest factor in the cleaning and greening of the planet.

11:30 Coffee, tea, snacks, and good company!  We hope you will join us downstairs for a super laid back social time ????

 

Sunday, April 15th Schedule- CANCELLED

Hello Unitarian Univeralists! The BHUU has decided to cancel the forum and service for tomorrow, Sunday the 15th. Due to hazardous driving conditions and adverse weather, we feel it would be unsafe to ask guests and members to drive to church tomorrow. Many of our members are from out of town and Reverend Bruce Johnson, who was planned to lead the service, would be driving Sunday morning from Duluth. We would rather be safe than sorry with this beautiful, but potentially dangerous weather. We apologize for the inconvenience and wish you a very merry Sunday!

9:15 BOOK DISCUSSION: DARING DEMOCRACY

Discussion of the anti-democracy movement, ways to save our democracy, and the potential for our civic life.

10:30 SERVICE: THE GREENING OF CHRISTIANITY

Reverend Bruce Johnson will be leading the service and asking the question, “Why do UU’s tend to not use Christian texts to draw inspiration, instruction, and encouragement for environmental activism?”

11:30 THIRD SUNDAY POTLUCK, ALL INVITED ????

 

Sunday, April 8th Schedule

9:15 FORUM: HOW BACTERIA TALK

We will be watching a Ted Talk about the chemical language used by bacteria to coordinate defense and mount attacks

10:30 SERVICE: THE 7TH PRINCIPLE

This week we will welcome back Jane Shoup, who will lead the service about a freethinker’s perspective on what ‘respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part’ means.

11:30 Coffee, tea, snacks, and good company!  We hope you will join us downstairs for a super laid back social time ????

12:00 BOARD MEETING, ALL INVITED

Sunday, April 1st Schedule

9:15 FORUM: UUA SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK

April will be leading the discussion forum this week on the topic of social justice work that the Unitarian Universalist Association has done and is doing in our world.

10:30 SERVICE: SPIRITUALITY

Bob will be leading the service with reading of the 7 UU principles, local announcements, joys and concerns, reading and singing some moving material from the UU hymnals, and his message on spirituality.

11:30 Coffee, tea, snacks, and good company!  We hope you will join us downstairs for a super laid back social time ????

Sunday, March 25th Schedule

9:15 BOOK DISCUSSION: “A CRACK IN CREATION”

This week’s discussion group will be meeting downstairs so our musical guests are able to set up for the service.  The group will be discussing the book “A Crack in Creation” and how gene editing poses both tremendous positive potential as well as some serious ramifications to consider.

10:30 SERVICE: THE LAMP BESIDE THE GOLDEN DOOR: WELCOMING IMMIGRANTS TO AMERICA

BHUU will once again host musicians Phil and Susan from February Sky.   The guitar and mountain dulcimer music of Phil Cooper and Susan Urban will be combined with a service titled The Lamp Beside the Golden Door: Welcoming Immigrants to America.  There will be live music and song as well as a lively service.

11:30 Coffee, tea, snacks, and good company!  We hope you will join us downstairs for a super laid back social time ????

Sunday, March 18th Schedule

9:15 BOOK DISCUSSION: “DARING DEMOCRACY”

Discussion of the anti-democracy movement, ways to save our democracy, and the potential for our civic life

10:30 SERVICE: EMERGING HUMAN CAPABILITIES

Enhancing our lives through the subconscious connection between the heart and the brain

10:30 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

11:30 POTLUCK:  All are welcome to join us for a hearty potluck after the service. Please visit BlueHillsUU.org for more information

 

Wednesday, March 14th Forum

6PM FORUM: LIVING BY THE LAW IN JUDAISM

Our Forum at Blue Hills UU this Wednesday evening will be led by Judith Barisonzi:

“Living by the Law in Judaism”

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.

Sunday, March 11th Schedule

9:15 BOOK DISCUSSION: A CRACK IN CREATION

Delve into the history, implications, and potential benefits of gene editing now and into the future.

10:30 Service: OUR WILD RIVERS

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.

11:30 Coffee, tea, snacks, and good company!  We hope you will join us downstairs for a super laid back social time ????

Sunday, March 4th Schedule

9:15 FORUM: kOREA

Continuing discussion of Korea, including its history, people, and future.

10:30 Service: UUA’S COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE

How the Unitarian Universalist Association and our congregation seek to “break down divisions, heal isolation, and honor the interconnectedness of all life.”

11:30 coffee, tea, snacks, and good company!  We hope you will join us downstairs for a super laid back social time ????