Leave a legacy by making a gift for the future that costs you nothing today. Including the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge in your estate plans through your will, trust, charitable gift annuity, life insurance policy or other means is a great way to become a vitally important partner in the future of our mission. … Continue reading Planned and Legacy Giving: Ensuring Sustainability for UCBR
We have two important event announcements as we close out 2023 and head into a new year. YOGA: The regular sessions with Jenn Guidry are moving to Monday evenings. Meet in the Fellowship Hall from 5:45-6:30 p.m. for a beginner-friendly session twice each month. Please bring a mat and anything else you wish. (Water bottle, … Continue reading New for 2024: Yoga Moves to Monday, LGBTQ+ Youth Circle Returns
December at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge will be packed with special services that are not to be missed. They include: Other special events include a performance by the New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus on Dec. 9, the Worldwide Candle Lighting Potluck on Dec. 10, the BUDS Family Playgroup on Dec. 16, the Family … Continue reading Special Services in December
Kids Café is an Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge annual Christmas gift-giving event, coordinated for the children whose families use the Holy Grill free lunch program at Cadillac BREC Park. The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge has received a list of 30 names, and you can sign up to purchase a gift for a … Continue reading Sign Up to Donate Gifts to Kids Café
Did you know that charitable giving through your IRA may help you save on taxes while providing support to the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge? If you are 70½ or older and have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you are likely familiar with the option to donate through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), sometimes referred … Continue reading Got an IRA? Support Your Church While Maintaining Income Tax Advantages
Grab your MATS for yoga or grab your MASKS for Halloween! Saturday, Oct. 28 will be a day filled with fun at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge! Members, friends and visitors are all welcome to join us for any or all of these events. Yoga for UU – 10 a.m. – Fellowship Hall Please … Continue reading Saturday: Mats and Masks!
A Gathering of UUs Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 Join Unitarian Universalists from multiple congregations across Louisiana for a full day of visioning, fellowship and fun. The day’s schedule:
The Social Justice Team has evolved to a new format that embraces a culture of connection, vulnerability and continuous growth while engaging in justice action. Moving forward, the team will offer more space for four focus areas: climate action, voting, reproductive rights and education. Room 7 during Middle Hour (10:15-11:15 a.m.) every Sunday will be … Continue reading Social Justice Focus Groups
Create. Talk. Get inspired. Two new groups have been created for youth ages 12-18 with the goal of making a safe(r) space to work towards justice and liberation. These are identity caucus groups for folks whose identities are often on the margins or minimized. We are committed to expanding the power and capacity of our … Continue reading NEW: Youth Circles for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Youth
Rev. Michael Dowd is a former pastor, bestselling TEDx speaker, eco-theologian, and pro-science advocate whose book, Thank God for Evolution, was endorsed by six Nobel Prize-winning scientists, noted skeptics, and by religious leaders across the spectrum. Michael and his science writer, evolutionary educator, and fellow climate activist wife, Connie Barlow, have spoken to some 3,000 … Continue reading A Weekend with Michael Dowd
