Gather with us at 10:30 a.m. on Summer Sunday mornings for
unique lay-led services : some serious, some lighthearted, all thoughtful
and reflecting the diverse interests of our Unitarian Universalist congregation.And, for the children another exciting season of Culture Camp
plus Nursery Care for Infant - 3 years, each at 10:30 a.m. June 22nd: A Celebration of Summer Solstice
Come and join with Greg Butler and others for a celebration of Light in song, poetry and reflection as we move into this summer season. June 29th: There will be NO service at UUFBR.
We travel to worship with UUs from all over the country
at the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly,
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center.
Our bus leaves UUFBR at 8 a.m. and returns around noon.
Please sign-up (in Osias Hall) and pay the office by June 22nd.
July 6th: This I Believe - Part I
This morning centers around inspiring, often provocative, and sometimes whimsical vignettes about belief drawn from the best-selling book and National Public Radio series This I Believe. These personal philosophies come from folks in all walks of life from all over the nation.
Readers: Margery Delano, Linda Englander, Ken & John Giordano-Weintaub, Alexis Moore.
July 13th: Rising Sea Level Demystified
John Englander explains the basic forces of sea level rise, including a sense of time scale, using illustrations from his trips to the Arctic, Greenland, and Antarctic. John works with ocean monitoring and has personal interest in climate change and sea level rise.
Pianist: Ines Radulova.
July 20th: Let’s Pretend: A Concert with Commentary
Aaron Venable uses words and music to challenge us to view religion as art while he presents an atheist perspective on religion.
July 27th: Jesus as a UU
Marc Pickering explores what we know (and what we don't know) about Jesus in relation to what we believe about ourselves as Unitarian Universalists.
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 3rd: Tales from the Tiki Hut
Andrew Kahn offers a humorous look at his brief career as a car salesman, including some observations on the human condition.
Soprano Soloist: Nora Martinez
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 10th: Families in Poetic Form
This morning of poetry and music centers on relationships and family life. UUFBR’s own published poets reading their work include Phyliss L. Geller, Betty Fleischman and Helen Schulman. They will be joined by other award-winning poets: Marylin Krepf, Kathy Macdonald and Lucille Gang Shulklapper.
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 17th: The Five Love Languages: How to Scratch Where Your Partner Itches.
Brent Winans explores the tendency to give love as we want to receive it – which is not necessarily the “love language” best for our partner.
Shawn Malaney on guitar
August 24th: A New Global Marshall Plan
This presentation proposes development of a more secure and sustainable world through implementation of new foreign policy based on compassion, justice and generosity, rather than on greed, exploitation and domination.
Presented by Palm Beach County Network of Spiritual Progressives members: Dr. Tom Tift, the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Bishop, Ms. Paula Winker, Ms. Judith Kraft, Bill Bode.
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 31st: This I Believe - Part II
This last of our Summer Sundays returns to the theme of personal credos as we celebrate Labor Day and look towards fall and the new Fellowship Year.
Barbershop Harmony by The Sun Spots
September 7th: Opening Sunday of our new Fellowship Year:
The Reverend Ms. Harris Riordan returns to UUFBR’s pulpit.
Regular Events
Sunday Services
Fellowship services start at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Typically, children join adults in meeting in the Sanctuary, then are later "sung out" to Sunday School. Parents are welcome to accompany them or stay for the remainder of the sanctuary service.
Every Sunday immediately following the service everyone is invited to gather in the Osias Fellowship Hall for coffee and to mingle with friends and greet visitors. This is a good time to catch up on activities and meet new people.
Scheduled Events
*Please Note: The Education Wing is a separate building and can be entered from the west and south parking lots.
Vespers - 1st Sunday of the month, 7:00 pm: You are invited to join Rev. harris Riordan, Marc Pickering, Mary Cadwell and Linda Savini in the creation of a new UU tradition - Vespers. We will gather in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday each month for a time of music, quiet reflection, and a time to experience and share the diverse spirituality which sustains us. Childcare for young children and a movie appropriate for middle schoolers will be provided.
Spirit in Practice: 1st Tuesday each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Gridley Howe Room *Education Wing: We explore UU Spirituality, with time for centering, a guided meditation or experience with a spiritual practice, and then spend time in deepening dialogue with one another on "things spiritual." All are welcome to attend.
The Forum: every Sunday, 9:00 am, Main Building Hartley Room, presentations and discussions on various topics of interest.
Food For Thought Film & Potluck Lunch: 1st Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, *Education Wing, Rockberger Hall. Bring a cold dish to share for the potluck lunch and then watch a thought provoking film, followed by discussion when time allows. Voluntary contributions are welcome, but not necessary. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Connections: hosted by the Membership Committee, 2nd Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, MainBuilding, Hartley Room. Bring a cold dish to share for a potluck lunch and an enlightening group discussion about Unitarian Universalism - a great way for members, newcomers, and visitors to connect and exchange thoughts about our faith. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Denominational Connections: 4th Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm, Main Building, Living Room, get involved in the larger Unitarian Universalist worlds of the Southeast Cluster and the UU Association.
Odyssey Group: (for 30-Somethings, give or take 10 years), 3rd Sunday of every month, 6:30 pm, Minister’s home. Join the 30-something members of UUFBR for an evening of food, friendship and conversation at the home of Rev. Harris Riordan. Bring something to put on the grill. Salads, beverages and desserts will be provided. Directions available at the Visitor’s Desk. On Sunday afternoons call 561-279-4281. Odyssey Group is open to all who are interested. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Community Service Team: 4th Sunday of every month, 9:15am, Main Building, Patio , works to aid local charitable organizations. All are welcome to share ideas and energy.
WomanSpirit (Woman's Spirituality): 2nd Monday of every month, 7:30 pm, Main Building,Sanctuary. Open to all UUFBR women, members and friends. Each gathering is planned and presented by one or more of the women to whom this group is important. Gatherings center on special topics of interest often including ritual, meditation, music, and craft activities. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Quilting Group:Every Wednesday, 10:30 am, *Education Wing, Smith Room.
Women’s Alliance: Various Tuesdays, 10:30 am, Main Building, Osias Hall, provides friendship and sociability for its members and friends and to be of service to the fellowship. Everyone ~ men, women, and newcomers are welcome at the meetings. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Tony’s Team:Every Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, everywhere, inside & out. Come and help with routine maintenance of our buildings and grounds (everything from changing light bulbs to sprinkler maintenance). We need you!
Social Justice Working Group: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm, Main Building, Hartley Room, for individuals currently involved in social justice projects and those who are interested in starting one.
UUFBR Choir Rehearsals:Every Thursday, 7:30 pm, Main Building, Sanctuary, join in the fun and sing. Everyone is welcome! On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Movie Discussion Group: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 am, Main Building, Hartley Room. See the chosen movie and then come ready to exchange ideas and discuss it.
Interweave, 2nd Friday Social: 2nd Friday of every month, 7:00 pm, *Education Wing, Rockberger Hall, for all GLBT people, their friends and allies. Bring a snack, sweet or drink to share and join us as we unwind from the week.
Circle Dinners: Small, organized potluck dinners for six to twelve people at each other’s homes. Everyone interested in participating must sign up in advance. See the sign up bulletin board in Osias Hall, Main Building. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
United in Peace Rally: Every Saturday, 12:00 noon. Meet at the corner of Glades Road and St. Andrews Blvd. for a peaceful demonstration. Bring a sign. For more information contact Susan Caruso at 561-637-5768.
Reel Adventures: 2nd Saturday of every month, 7:00 pm, *Education Wing, Rockberger Hall. Join us to watch interesting films from around the world, followed by stimulating discussion and light refreshments. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Gardener's Work Party: Various Saturday Mornings, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Join a lively group as we trim, weed, and clean up UUFBR's “manicured wilderness”. Learn about native plants. We welcome all and promise to keep a tight time schedule. See Chalice Notes for the upcoming date.
Presenting: UUFBR’s 2008 Season of Summer Sundays
Gather with us at 10:30 a.m. on Summer Sunday mornings for unique lay-led services : some serious, some lighthearted, all thoughtful and reflecting the diverse interests of our Unitarian Universalist congregation.And, for the children another exciting season of Culture Camp plus Nursery Care for Infant - 3 years, each at 10:30 a.m.
June 22nd: A Celebration of Summer Solstice
Come and join with Greg Butler and others for a celebration of Light in song, poetry and reflection as we move into this summer season.
June 29th: There will be NO service at UUFBR.
We travel to worship with UUs from all over the country at the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly,
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center. Our bus leaves UUFBR at 8 a.m. and returns around noon.
Please sign-up (in Osias Hall) and pay the office by June 22nd.
July 6th: This I Believe - Part I
This morning centers around inspiring, often provocative, and sometimes whimsical vignettes about belief drawn from the best-selling book and National Public Radio series This I Believe. These personal philosophies come from folks in all walks of life from all over the nation.
Readers: Margery Delano, Linda Englander, Ken & John Giordano-Weintaub, Alexis Moore.
July 13th: Rising Sea Level Demystified
John Englander explains the basic forces of sea level rise, including a sense of time scale, using illustrations from his trips to the Arctic, Greenland, and Antarctic. John works with ocean monitoring and has personal interest in climate change and sea level rise.
Pianist: Ines Radulova.
July 20th: Let’s Pretend: A Concert with Commentary
Aaron Venable uses words and music to challenge us to view religion as art while he presents an atheist perspective on religion.
July 27th: Jesus as a UU
Marc Pickering explores what we know (and what we don't know) about Jesus in relation to what we believe about ourselves as Unitarian Universalists.
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 3rd: Tales from the Tiki Hut
Andrew Kahn offers a humorous look at his brief career as a car salesman, including some observations on the human condition.
Soprano Soloist: Nora Martinez
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 10th: Families in Poetic Form
This morning of poetry and music centers on relationships and family life. UUFBR’s own published poets reading their work include Phyliss L. Geller, Betty Fleischman and Helen Schulman. They will be joined by other award-winning poets: Marylin Krepf, Kathy Macdonald and Lucille Gang Shulklapper.
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 17th: The Five Love Languages: How to Scratch Where Your Partner Itches.
Brent Winans explores the tendency to give love as we want to receive it – which is not necessarily the “love language” best for our partner.
Shawn Malaney on guitar
August 24th: A New Global Marshall Plan
This presentation proposes development of a more secure and sustainable world through implementation of new foreign policy based on compassion, justice and generosity, rather than on greed, exploitation and domination.
Presented by Palm Beach County Network of Spiritual Progressives members: Dr. Tom Tift, the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Bishop, Ms. Paula Winker, Ms. Judith Kraft, Bill Bode.
Pianist: Ines Radulova
August 31st: This I Believe - Part II
This last of our Summer Sundays returns to the theme of personal credos as we celebrate Labor Day and look towards fall and the new Fellowship Year.
Barbershop Harmony by The Sun Spots
September 7th: Opening Sunday of our new Fellowship Year:
The Reverend Ms. Harris Riordan returns to UUFBR’s pulpit.
Regular Events
Sunday Services
Fellowship services start at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Typically, children join adults in meeting in the Sanctuary, then are later "sung out" to Sunday School. Parents are welcome to accompany them or stay for the remainder of the sanctuary service.
Every Sunday immediately following the service everyone is invited to gather in the Osias Fellowship Hall for coffee and to mingle with friends and greet visitors. This is a good time to catch up on activities and meet new people.
Scheduled Events
*Please Note: The Education Wing is a separate building and can be entered from the west and south parking lots.
Vespers - 1st Sunday of the month, 7:00 pm: You are invited to join Rev. harris Riordan, Marc Pickering, Mary Cadwell and Linda Savini in the creation of a new UU tradition - Vespers. We will gather in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday each month for a time of music, quiet reflection, and a time to experience and share the diverse spirituality which sustains us. Childcare for young children and a movie appropriate for middle schoolers will be provided.
Spirit in Practice: 1st Tuesday each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Gridley Howe Room *Education Wing: We explore UU Spirituality, with time for centering, a guided meditation or experience with a spiritual practice, and then spend time in deepening dialogue with one another on "things spiritual." All are welcome to attend.
The Forum: every Sunday, 9:00 am, Main Building Hartley Room, presentations and discussions on various topics of interest.
Food For Thought Film & Potluck Lunch : 1st Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, *Education Wing, Rockberger Hall. Bring a cold dish to share for the potluck lunch and then watch a thought provoking film, followed by discussion when time allows. Voluntary contributions are welcome, but not necessary. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Connections: hosted by the Membership Committee, 2nd Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, Main Building, Hartley Room. Bring a cold dish to share for a potluck lunch and an enlightening group discussion about Unitarian Universalism - a great way for members, newcomers, and visitors to connect and exchange thoughts about our faith. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Denominational Connections: 4th Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm, Main Building, Living Room, get involved in the larger Unitarian Universalist worlds of the Southeast Cluster and the UU Association.
Odyssey Group: (for 30-Somethings, give or take 10 years), 3rd Sunday of every month, 6:30 pm, Minister’s home. Join the 30-something members of UUFBR for an evening of food, friendship and conversation at the home of Rev. Harris Riordan. Bring something to put on the grill. Salads, beverages and desserts will be provided. Directions available at the Visitor’s Desk. On Sunday afternoons call 561-279-4281. Odyssey Group is open to all who are interested. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Community Service Team: 4th Sunday of every month, 9:15am, Main Building, Patio , works to aid local charitable organizations. All are welcome to share ideas and energy.
WomanSpirit (Woman's Spirituality): 2nd Monday of every month, 7:30 pm, Main Building, Sanctuary. Open to all UUFBR women, members and friends. Each gathering is planned and presented by one or more of the women to whom this group is important. Gatherings center on special topics of interest often including ritual, meditation, music, and craft activities. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Quilting Group: Every Wednesday, 10:30 am, *Education Wing, Smith Room.
Women’s Alliance: Various Tuesdays, 10:30 am, Main Building, Osias Hall, provides friendship and sociability for its members and friends and to be of service to the fellowship. Everyone ~ men, women, and newcomers are welcome at the meetings. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Tony’s Team: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, everywhere, inside & out. Come and help with routine maintenance of our buildings and grounds (everything from changing light bulbs to sprinkler maintenance). We need you!
Social Justice Working Group: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm, Main Building, Hartley Room, for individuals currently involved in social justice projects and those who are interested in starting one.
UUFBR Choir Rehearsals: Every Thursday, 7:30 pm, Main Building, Sanctuary, join in the fun and sing. Everyone is welcome! On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Movie Discussion Group: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 am, Main Building, Hartley Room. See the chosen movie and then come ready to exchange ideas and discuss it.
Interweave, 2nd Friday Social: 2nd Friday of every month, 7:00 pm, *Education Wing, Rockberger Hall, for all GLBT people, their friends and allies. Bring a snack, sweet or drink to share and join us as we unwind from the week.
Circle Dinners: Small, organized potluck dinners for six to twelve people at each other’s homes. Everyone interested in participating must sign up in advance. See the sign up bulletin board in Osias Hall, Main Building. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
United in Peace Rally: Every Saturday, 12:00 noon. Meet at the corner of Glades Road and St. Andrews Blvd. for a peaceful demonstration. Bring a sign. For more information contact Susan Caruso at 561-637-5768.
Reel Adventures: 2nd Saturday of every month, 7:00 pm, *Education Wing, Rockberger Hall. Join us to watch interesting films from around the world, followed by stimulating discussion and light refreshments. On hiatus during the summer months. See you in the Fall!
Gardener's Work Party: Various Saturday Mornings, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Join a lively group as we trim, weed, and clean up UUFBR's “manicured wilderness”. Learn about native plants. We welcome all and promise to keep a tight time schedule. See Chalice Notes for the upcoming date.