Donna Zimmerman presents “A Noun and a Verb: The Problem and the Promise of the Word ‘God’” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Cameron Norman (Voice), Guest Musician Language is a powerful way to connect with people. But words can be tricky things. The dictionary gives us the definitions of words but deeper than … Continue reading A Noun and a Verb: The Problem and the Promise of the Word ‘God’
Donna Zimmerman presents “Have You Lost Your Marbles?” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Guest Musician, Violin Do you feel like the walls are closing in on you? Are you doom-scrolling on Facebook or TikTok? Do you yell at the TV talking heads? Does your spirit feel battered and bruised? We can … Continue reading Have You Lost Your Marbles?
Donna Zimmerman presents “Opening to Joy“ a sermon by Rev. Nica Eaton, Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley (CA) Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Michael Bernos, Special Music, Guitar and Voice Focusing on joy, turning our attention to how joy manifests in our lives, experiencing joy in our cells, seems to … Continue reading Opening to Joy
Donna Zimmerman presents “The Platinum Rule” a sermon written by Rev. Darcey Laine Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland (NY) Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist Mike Bernos, Special Music (Guitar and Voice) This is the most profound gift and the most profound challenge of being truly welcoming: if we encounter difference, … Continue reading The Platinum Rule
Donna Zimmerman, BBUUC Chaplain presents What Do You Believe In? Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Special Music We all receive messages throughout our lives…messages from others…from things that happen. But the meaning that WE give those messages can define who we are and what we think of ourselves. Frequently we … Continue reading What Do You Believe In?
Donna Zimmerman presents “The REAL Reason for the Season” Sydney Crisp, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist The service will include a New Member Welcome Ceremony. There’s so much to do in advance of the Christmas season that it’s easy to get caught up in all the many things going on. But getting caught up … Continue reading The REAL Reason for the Season
Donna Zimmerman, BBUUC Chaplain, presents “Eleven Secret Herbs and Spices” Beth Curtis, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Pete Jorgensen (Piano), Special Music It’s human nature to see things through the lens of our own experiences, knowledge, biases, understandings, and even our emotional state in any given moment. How can that separate us from others in … Continue reading Eleven Secret Herbs and Spices
Donna Zimmerman, BBUUC Chaplain, presents “Emergency Confetti” With Kris Kines as Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Special Music by First Coast Flute Choir Children look at the world with wonder and amazement. Too often as adults our focus gradually changes. How can our lives be different if we re-learn the magic of the ordinary? About … Continue reading Emergency Confetti
Donna Zimmerman presents “Willie Nelson Was SO Wrong!” With Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Natalie Taunton, Special Music, Cello About our service: Who is included in the 1st Principle? About our speaker: Donna Zimmerman is a long-time resident of Jacksonville who had a ‘timeout” for a mere 18 years in Dallas where she … Continue reading Willie Nelson Was SO Wrong!
