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Schedule of Services
Services are held Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at
8447 Manresa Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Church Phone: (904) 276-3739 • Website: www.BBUUC.org
Check the BBUUC Calendar for information on other programming.
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June 21 Speaker:
Linda Crawford
"Do 'Evil' People Exist?"
Worship Leader: Jennifer Stokes
Accompanied By: Gary Smart
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Our first UU principle affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every person. But what about those who break our society’s strongest taboos? What about Hitler, and Charles Manson, and the leaders of ISIS? Linda will walk us through the pros and cons of designating a portion of humanity “evil.”
(NOTE: Given the nature of the topic, parents will want to make sure their children are in their RE classes prior to the start of the sermon.)
Linda Crawford
Linda Crawford and her husband Dale have been members of BBUUC for about seven years. Linda's academic background is in art history, and she loves sharing this passion with others. The Florida District Unitarian Universalist Association awarded Linda the 2015 Clarence R. Skinner Award for “UUs In The Bible Belt: What Do We Do With Our Anger?” as the sermon best exemplifying Unitarian Universalist principles.
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June 28 Speaker:
Dr Sarah Mattice
"Daoism and You"
(Our Sources Series)
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Worship Leader: Joann Carollo
Accompanied By: Gary Smart
In this the fourth of the eight part “Our Sources Series,” Dr. Mattice will explain how Americans in general and Unitarian Universalists in particular, honor and draw upon Daoist wisdom traditions.
Dr Sarah Mattice
Dr. Sarah Mattice is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of North Florida. Her specializations are in Comparative Philosophy and Aesthetics. She teaches courses including Chinese Philosophy, Japanese Philosophy, Buddhism, Aesthetics, and Ethics East and West. Sarah holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Friday, June 19th from 7-9pm, BBUUC invites you to join us for a delicious dinner and festivities! Help us celebrate and show our grateful appreciation to our wonderful volunteers for another fabulous year of hard work and dedication.
Child care is available upon request. Attendees MUST R.S.V.P. immediately! Dinner will be provided to all guests, so your response will assist us with advance planning. Please use the following link to R.S.V.P:
http://bit.ly/1doxOSF
Contact Linda Mowers at president@bbuuc.org or 904-536-6003 if you have any questions!
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Newcomer Class
The current round of Newcomer classes conclude Sunday, June 28 at noon. The Newcomer classes are a great way to learn about the history of BBUUC and UUism. If you are interested in becoming a member of BBUUC, please plan on attending the Newcomer classes. Contact membership@bbuuc.org for more information.
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Medieval Art: a Personal View
LRE hosts an interactive series every Wednesday at 7 PM in June, moderated by Linda Crawford (MA and PhD Candidacy in Gothic and Northern Renaissance Art History)
June 24th: Late Gothic/Northern Renaissance Art: We will view the revolutionary realist style of this northern European counterpart to the Italian Renaissance, from Jan Van Eyck to Hieronymous Bosch.
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Reiki Training, Level 1 - Fundraiser
Rev. Pat Ray and Rev. Liz Teal will be providing a Reiki Level 1 training on Saturday, June 27th, 10am-5pm.
Cost is $35 for BBUUC members, $75 for non-members. Fee includes class, workbook and light lunch.
All proceeds will be donated to the Emergency Caring Fund.
Note: Advance enrollment is required due to the limited class size. Registration log is on the back table.
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Christian Fellowship
On Sunday, June 28 at 9:00am, BBUUC's Christian Fellowship will meet to discuss "Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision." Please contact Rev Pat Ray if you are interested in participating.
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Coffee Conversations
Each Sunday morning at 9:30, the Coffee Conversations group gathers for a friendly discussion of the issues of the day. All are welcome.
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Parent Group
Lifespan Religious Education facilitates a bi-weekly parenting group on Sunday, June 21 at 11:45. We bring finger foods to share during our discussion time, as able. Childcare is provided and parents should provide a bag lunch for their children. Discussions are varied. Currently we are discussing ideas from “Tending the Flame: The Art of Unitarian Universalist Parenting.” Reading the book is optional. Join us as we share ideas and discuss parenting as a spiritual practice. No Sign-up required. Contact religious_ed@bbuuc.org for more information.
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Thank You BBUUC Donors!
Thank you to everyone who submitted a pledge for the 2015/16 fiscal year that starts on July 1. Without your generosity, BBUUC would not exist. If you still need to submit a pledge, please contact Dale Crawford at treasurer@bbuuc.org.
As we wrap up the 2014/15 fiscal year at the end of June, please make sure you have fully paid your pledge for the past year. We rely on pledges to pay for almost all church operating expenses, so your donations are greatly appreciated. Please contact treasurer@bbuuc.org if you would like a statement of your account to make sure you have fulfilled your 2014/15 pledge.
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Ministerial Support Fund Update
The amount raised for the Ministerial Support Fund since mid 2014 is nearing $50,000, including the matching fund donation. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Ministerial Support Fund. If you have completed your 2014/15 pledge donation, you can contribute to the Ministerial Support Fund by specifying "MSF" in your check's memo field or on the donation envelope.
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(BBUUC's membership in ICARE is funded in part by the Congregation-Based Community Organizing Matching Grants Program of the Fund for Unitarian Universalist Social Responsibility. Please contact social_action@bbuuc.org if you would like to become involved.)
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Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church offers a warm, diverse,and welcoming community that embraces intellectual and spiritual growth for all ages.
-BBUUC Mission Statement
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Rev. Jack Ford
Rev. Jack Ford is minister of BBUUC. Jack studied at Stetson University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. As a Fellowshipped (Preliminary) UU minister, he served at the Valdosta UU Church for seven years. Jack is currently working towards his Final Fellowship certification with the UUA Ministerial Services Committee.
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The Journey is the official newsletter of the Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church. It is distributed monthly by electronic means to members and friends of the BBUUC community. If you would like to subscribe, please send an email to publishing@bbuuc.org.
Physical printouts of the Journey are also available at the Membership Table in the Sanctuary. (If a pledging member of the community does not have home Internet or computer access, a mailed printout can be requested from admin@bbuuc.org, or by contacting the church administrator at 904-276-3739.)
If you have comments or suggestions about the format or content of the Journey, please contact the editorial team at publishing@bbuuc.org.
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P.O. Box 844
Orange Park, FL 32067
904.276.3739
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8447 Manresa Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32244
904.276.3739
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