BUUC Events

Upcoming Events
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April Services
Sunday morning services are held at 10:30 am
​Nursery care is available.

April 6:  "Joy, Justice, and Jesus"
Worship Leader:  Gary Blanchard
Music:  BUUC Choir

April 13:  "It Doesn't Have to Be this Way"
Worship Leader:  Rev. Sarah Person
Music:  Russell Killough-Miller, Bach Cello Suite III

April 20:  Easter Sunday
"The Grace in Emptiness"
Worship Leader:  Emily Miller-Mlcak
Music:  BUUC Choir

April 27:  Intergenerational Earth Day Service                           
Worship Leader:  Cara Wales and BUUC Religious Explorers
Music:  BUUC IG Choir

​A note about worship:  Currently, we are holding services both in-person and streaming as often as tech volunteers are available.  For those who wish to attend online, a link will be provided via email.  Contact the office at [email protected].
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IT’S TIME FOR OUR NEXT SPECTACULAR!!
For those in the know, you KNOW you don’t want to miss it.  For those who are new and wondering what it’s all about, TRUST US — you DON’T want to miss it.  Our annual “You Call THAT Talent?” SPECTACULAR is coming Friday, April 4, 7:00 pm.  Bring yourselves, bring your talent, bring your friends!

GAMES AT THE BUUC
The last two game gatherings have been set for the season.  Our next one is on Sunday, April 13th, after Fellowship Hour, and the last one will be on Friday, May 9, starting at 6 pm. Bring your games, your friends, snacks and sense of humor for a great couple of hours of play and community.​

GARY BLANCHARD & WATER BEAR
Sunday, May 4th at 2:00pm at BUUC.  Join BUUC member Gary Blanchard as he celebrates six decades of music!  Popular local band Water Bear (including BUUC member A.J. Kiernan) will join Gary as he explores songs from his vast catalog.  Admission is free, voluntary donations will be accepted.

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Planning an Event or Meeting at BUUC?
If you or your committee is planning an event at BUUC, please be sure to notify BUUC’s Office Assistant Emily Foster at [email protected].  She can check if the date, space and time you want is available and promote your event or meeting through the appropriate outlets used at BUUC (email, print, calendar, Facebook, Instagram).  If you are the event/meeting host/chairperson, please arrive at the church before other attendees to ensure the space is ready (including lights and heat as needed). 

Ongoing Events​

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​EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
When:  First Monday of the month at 6:30pm
Where:  Via ZOOM

STONE SOUP COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
When:  First Wednesday of the month at 12:00pm.
Where:  In person at BUUC
A chance to socialize and have lunch together at the church.  Coffee and tea are provided.

BUUC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
When:  Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00pm
Where:  On ZOOM
The BUUC Book Discussion Group meets monthly on the second Tuesday.  You do not need to have read the book to join us!
April:  H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
May:  Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
June:  Egg:  A Dozen Ovatures ​by Lizzie Stark
Everyone is welcome to join us for the BUUC Book Club!  If  you have any questions or suggestions contact Barbara Hale at [email protected].  Keep reading!

COMMITTEE FOR ECOLOGY & SOCIAL ACTION (CESA) MEETING
When:  Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00pm
Where:  on ZOOM
Contact Penny Blum (chair) at [email protected] with questions. 

Warm Welcome Project - Over the past year, CESA's Warm Welcome Committee has been making items of comfort (hats, scarves, shawls, blankets, and quilts) for the clients at ACE (African Community Education) in Worcester.  Please join us in making items to keep ACE clients warm and feeling welcome.  Ask any member of CESA for details.  Many thanks.

Collection for World Central Kitchen
CESA continues to collect donations for World Central Kitchen, an organization that is on the ground providing meals to people in crisis.  There is a can to accept small donations to WCK on the parlor table.

Crayon Initiative
CESA is sponsoring a collection of broken/stubs/unwanted crayons for the Crayon Initiative, which melts down discarded crayons, remanufacturing them into new, free crayons for kids in children's hospitals across the U.S.  For more information go to thecrayoninitiative.org. 

CHOIR REHEARSAL
When:  Each Thursday, 6:55-8:30pm
Where:  In person at the church
If you are interested in joining choir,  have other musical skills to share, or any questions about the music program,  please get in touch with Music Director Lila M Farrar;  lilamfarra[email protected] or 508-864-5978.
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THE BUUC WOMEN'S ALLIANCE
The Women’s Alliance of the Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church has met since 1859.  The Alliance provides support to the church and service to the community.  It also serves the social and spiritual needs of women through fellowship, group expression, and programs of education, service and community.  Membership in the Alliance is not limited to members of the BUUC.  Contact any member for information on current activities:  Donna Boyea, Barb Hale, Joanne Hamerly, Laurel Hemmer, Laurie Magnuson, Sharon Smith, Donna Sullivan, Judy Trifone.