Led by Steve Majercik & Pat Moore Steve’s reflection: Algorithmic Bias Sometimes life-changing decisions must be made – which applicant gets a mortgage, which patient receives extra proactive medical care, which prisoner gets paroled – and fairness demands that these decisions be made in an unbiased way. Decision makers sometimes use Artificial Intelligence software to […]

Led by Grace lewis-McLaren There’s a new image coming out of the recent work being done on behalf of all Unitarian Universalist congregations. The image is a chalice with an overlay of the word LOVE over the flame. Part of my reflection starts with this, but then goes on to consider some issues (is there

Led by Ann Spencer Ann Spencer will relate her recent experience with the two UU congregations in Colorado Springs, both of which were in the midst of a significant transition. She witnessed them respond to a tragic event and a soul-searching decision, using UU values and principles to benefit the wider community. During her 40

Rev Christine Sillari We will explore the concept of liminality. How do we navigate these crazy times and embrace the liminality in our lives to thrive? Rev. Christina Sillari discovered Unitarian Universalism in her late twenties after rejecting the oppressive religions of her childhood. While teaching and counseling through yoga, breath, sound, and shamanic techniques,

Led by Sharon Brown This service will consider the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We will look back at the early struggles for Gay Rights and now at the bias, oppression and struggles of Transgenders just to be. Sharon Brown grew up in a UCC parsonage and in the mid- 1970s joined the

Led by Janet Fournier As our hearts and minds learn to evolve together, our later years in life can truly be our best: full of growth, love, acceptance and understanding.  Janet Fournier is a member of UUCB, finding her ‘home’ here in September of 2022.  She relocated to Brunswick on Halloween of 2020, with a strong

Led by Reverend Al Boyce In the Old Testament story of Elijah having a conversation with the Divine, he is found by God hiding out from his perceived enemies in a cave. God asks: “What are you doing, HERE?”  How often do our values challenge us to the point we just want to run away from

Led by Peter Blachly This reflection will be about the individual journey of healing from personal trauma. Peter Macdonald Blachly is the nephew of former long-time Brunswick UU members Daphne Holden, on his father’s side, and Dr. and Mrs. Peter Haughwout, on his mother’s side. His life-long quest for answers to life’s big questions has