Worship Services & Videos

Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos In this season of shifting light, let’s reflect on the values of both darkness and light for our spiritual journeys. It’s not the solstice yet (soon!), but this is the time to make ourselves ready to welcome it mindfully, with Presence. The Highlands Chorale, under the direction of our […]

Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos Our monthly theme for December is the Practice of Presence, and we’ll be diving right into the heart of things by discussing the tremendous gift that our simple presence can be for others. Especially when things are difficult, the simple gift (i.e. present) of “being with” someone can often

Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos We will conclude our reflections on the practice of repair with an intergenerational celebration of community. A ritual of sharing cornbread and cider will be included in this service, as we ponder the possibilities of repair that are made a possibility when we work, live, and love together. Music

Led by the Working for Justice Steering Group UUCB members who have been active in Sacred Ground and the Black Lives Matter sub-group of Working for Justice will lead this service on the topic of Restorative Justice, with special guest Brandon Brown. Restorative justice is a collaborative process that focuses on righting wrongs. It focuses

Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos On this Sunday following the election, there may still be a lot we don’t know. No matter what, however, given the polarized state of our nation, there will be mending to do. Craftspeople will often confirm that mended things can become even stronger at their place of repair than

Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos As we gather on the Sunday before election day, we initiate a new monthly theme of reflection–the Practice of Repair. What a timely topic! We all know that some things are wrong in the world and in our own lives. Rather than throwing our hands up in despair, let’s

Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor Rabbi Vinikoor’s sermon comes during the Jewish festival of Sukkot, a joyous festival commemorating the ancient Israelites 40 year journey in the wilderness. Through an exploration of this journey story and Sukkot traditions, Rabbi Vinikoor will reflect on the intersection of Jewish wisdom and the value of deep listening to

Led by Rev Dr Kharma Amos As we complete our reflections on the theme of Deep Listening, we observe many of the spiritual and cultural celebrations that remind us of our connection to the generations before us. Halloween, Samhain, All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and more! Let’s think about how we

Led by Rev Dr Kharma Amos As young people, many of us are taught the difference between “Reading” and “Reading for Comprehension.” In similar fashion, we want to explore the difference between “Listening” and “Listening for Transformation.” Remembering the why/purpose behind our activities can be helpful. How might our listening take shape if we understood

Led by Rev Dr. Kharma Amos  As we kick off a month of reflections on the Practice of Deep Listening, let’s begin with the big picture. What Does Deep Listening mean anyway? How do we know when we’ve been truly heard? What do we need to do to enable us to truly listen to another?