Did you know that our sanctuary has been equipped a t-coil loop (also know as a telecoil)? The t-coil allows a hearing aid or a cochlear implant to receive wireless audio transmissions from assistive listening systems (ALS). This technology captures electromagnetic waves, which your hearing aid converts into an audio signal. Since it bypasses the … Continue reading Our Hearing Loop
Race in Conversation: Then and Now – The Importance of Unions for Civil Rights Dialogue on Race Louisiana (DORLA) brings race into the conversation with Race in Conversation. Join DORLA for a one-and-a-half-hour dialogue online event. Bring a friend and enjoy an educational process for talking about race that can lead to understanding and change. … Continue reading Dialogue on Race: Two Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Throughout April, three amazing tracks will be offered in our adult classes during Middle Hour from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Sunday. Classes will pause on April 21 so that everyone can attend the Congregational Meeting but be sure to check out these other options. Faith in Practice will enjoy “Storytelling and Art with Leslie Grover.” Supplies … Continue reading April Classes: Three Tracks to Explore
It’s time for the annual auction fundraiser! Join us on Saturday, May 11, at 6 pm for an earth friendly, eco-themed auction. Start thinking about what you can donate to the auction this year. Full information is here: unitarianbr.org/auction. See you all there!
April 7, 1:30-4 pm Join us to screen the film Under G-d at the church on Sunday, April 7 at 1:30 pm. A summary of the film is below. No registration is necessary! Inspired by the lawsuits filed in Florida challenging the state’s abortion ban on the basis of religious freedom, Under G-d is a … Continue reading Movie Screening: Under G-d
Tuesday, March 12, 4-6 pm The Rainbow Book Bus will be visiting Baton Rouge on March 12, and will be setting up in the church parking lot from 4-6 pm. The Rainbow Book Bus aims to promote and protect access to representative books and media for queer communities and anyone impacted by anti-inclusive legislation. Founded in … Continue reading Rainbow Book Bus Tour
Throughout March, our “Faith in Exploration” adult classes will offer a four-part workshop entitled “Introduction to Our Faith.” The classes will be held in Room 6 during Middle Hour from 10:15-11:15 between the two Sunday services. This four-part series will cover topics and questions often asked by those who are new to Unitarian Universalism but … Continue reading March Classes: Introduction to Our Faith
Thursdays: March 7-28, April 18 & 25 (6-7:30 pm) Please join us for our upcoming book discussion group. We will be reading On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. This Common Read offers a glimpse into Judaism, one of our faith’s foundational sources. Readers explore the call to … Continue reading Common Read Book Discussion
Throughout February, our “Faith in Exploration” adult classes will offer a three-part workshop entitled “Introduction to Our Church.” The classes will be held in Room 6 during Middle Hour from 10:15-11:15 a.m. between the two Sunday services. They will be followed up in March with another series entitled “Introduction to Our Faith.” This first three-part … Continue reading February Classes: Introduction to Our Church
What are Branches groups? Branches is UCBR’s primary small group ministry, with over 150 church members participating. Branches groups meet monthly for two hours, average 10-12 members, and are led by trained laypersons. This long-standing program provides a way for newcomers to feel a sense of belonging to the congregation and helps long-time church members … Continue reading Learn More About Branches Small Group Ministry
