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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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July 26 Speaker:
Rev. Jack Ford
"Free Will"
Worship Assistant: Linda Mowers
Accompanied By: Eileen Morrison
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Linda Crawford and Mark Yount have both recently addressed this topic in separate worship services. Its my turn now. I chose to follow their excellent lead (or did I?) and present my reflections on whether or not we have free will and what it means for a life of faith.
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August 2 Speaker:
Rev. Elizabeth Teal
"Earth-Centered Wisdom and You"
(Our Sources Series)
Worship Leader: David Austin
Accompanied By: Eileen Morrison
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In this the sixth of the eight part “Our Sources Series,” Rev. Teal will explain how Americans in general and Unitarian Universalists in particular, honor and draw upon Earth-Centered wisdom traditions.
Rev. Elizabeth Teal
Rev. Elizabeth Teal is an interfaith minister, professional storyteller and third generation UU. She blogs in words and pictures daily at MinistryofAnimals.wordpress.com. Rev. Lizzie is an animal behavior specialist and the Spiritual Director for The Ministry of Animals In addition to her Animal Assisted Therapy concentration, she just graduated this June with a certificate in Inter-spiritual Counseling, the interfaith model of Spiritual Director. She speaks regularly at nearby congregations. She is a Reiki master who works with all ages and all species, including humans!
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Calendar:
Click here for the BBUUC calendar: http://www.bbuuc.org/activitie.
Sunday, July 26
9:00am UUCF
9:30am Coffee Conversations
9:45am LRE Meeting
10:30am Sunday Service
11:45am Tending the Flame
Tuesday, July 28
7:00pm Program Committe Meeting
7:00pm Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 29
7:00pm Beacon
7:00pm Popcorn Theology
Thursday, July 30
6:30pm Tai Chi
Sunday, August 2
9:30am Coffee Conversations
10:30am Sunday Service
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Parent Group
Lifespan Religious Education facilitates a bi-weekly parenting group on Sundays July 12 and 26 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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Christian Fellowship
On Sunday, July 26 at 9:00am, BBUUC's Christian Fellowship will meet to discuss "Incarnation, Divinely Human." Please contact Rev Pat Ray if you are interested in participating.
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Popcorn Theology
This summer at 7pm, join us for a fun movie, good company, and thought-provoking discussion! Contact Dani Slader at dre@bbuuc.org for more information or if you are interested in leading a presentation.
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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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Childcare is available for many church activities, but must be requested in advance when you sign up for an activity. Please contact the activity sponsor listed in the announcement for more information.
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Ministerial Support Fund
The amount collected for the Ministerial Support Fund since mid-2014 is nearing $50,000. (Donations to the Ministerial Support Fund are doubled thanks to a matching grant by an anonymous donor.)
If you are current on your pledge, you can contribute to the Ministerial Support Fund by specifying "MSF" on the memo field of your check or on a donation envelope.
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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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