Sometimes making a difference can be as simple as sitting down with friends, picking up a pen and writing a postcard. Every Sunday in September at 12:30 p.m., the Social Justice Team’s VOTE subteam will gather in the Fellowship Hall to write postcards encouraging voter participation. This nonpartisan outreach focuses on reaching voters of color … Continue reading Postcard Campaign: Connection, Community, Making a Difference
September is shaping up to be a busy month at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge! In addition to our regular weekly and monthly programs, we have several special opportunities to gather, learn, serve and have a little fun together. Whether you want to support voter participation, explore the nighttime world in our own backyard, … Continue reading Special Events: A September to Remember
Branches is UCBR’s primary small group ministry, centered on personal growth, spiritual exploration and building deeper relationships. Groups meet monthly in a small, consistent circle and are led by trained facilitators, creating space for thoughtful conversation and meaningful connection. For many, Branches becomes an important way to feel more grounded and connected within the church. … Continue reading Try a Branches Small Group Sampler in August
Mark your calendars, because Sunday, Aug. 9, will be a wonderful day to be at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge. From worship to fellowship to opportunities for connection and service, there will be something for everyone. Ingathering and Bag Blessing Join us for worship at 9 or 11:30 a.m. as we celebrate the beginning … Continue reading Aug. 9: Three Special Opportunities on One Sunday
As we launch a new school year and church year, we’re lining up these special events in addition to our regular monthly meetings and club gatherings. From our annual gospel service to a life-saving blood drive and everything in between, there’s more in store at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge. Sunday, Aug. 2 Sunday, … Continue reading Don’t Miss These August Special Events
There’s something special about worship that invites us to sing from the heart. On Sunday, Aug. 2, the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge will celebrate its annual Gospel Service, a morning filled with the energy, inspiration and spirit of gospel music. Whether gospel music is a longtime favorite or something you’re experiencing for the first … Continue reading Gospel Service Planned for Aug. 2
For several months, members of the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge have been dreaming together about what the next chapter of our congregation could look like. During Lent, 20 teams met to imagine possibilities for the next decade. Their ideas were carefully reviewed, refined, and combined by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee into a proposed … Continue reading Learn More About UCBR’s Proposed Strategic Plan
When life becomes difficult, no one should have to face it alone. That’s the mission of the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge’s Congregational Care Team (CCT). This dedicated group of volunteers provides practical support and compassionate care to members of our church community during times of illness, surgery, accidents, health crises and bereavement. The team’s … Continue reading Join the Congregational Care Team; Retreat Planned Aug. 1
Looking for a way to connect, learn and get involved? Join us for Middle Hour, our adult programming held every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. between our 9 and 11:30 a.m. worship services. Whether you’re interested in social justice, exploring Unitarian Universalism or simply getting to know more people at UCBR, there’s something for everyone this … Continue reading Discover Something New During Middle Hour This July
Summer is in full swing, and July offers several wonderful opportunities to connect, serve and help shape the future of the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge. Whether you’d like to sing, support civic engagement or learn more about our strategic planning process, we hope you’ll join us! Gospel Choir Rehearsals: Saturdays through Aug. 1, 10 … Continue reading Special July Events: Music, Service and Shaping Our Future
