Welcome to The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge! This booklet is designed to: introduce to new members the current structure andoperations of our congregation; encourage all members to become familiar with volunteer opportunities; and streamline communications for volunteer leaders and staff. Our ministry is guided by our ministers, professional staff, and volunteer leaders whofocus on … Continue reading Member Resource Book
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
Our new Membership Plan, titled Belonging; Relationship is Everything is available on our website and on the bulletin board. We urge you to become familiar with it. In the 2022 – 2023 Annual Vision of Ministry, the Board charged the Ministry Team Leader with creating a Membership Plan. The plan has two purposes: Part I … Continue reading Membership Plan 2023
Take a look at all that we have accomplished! Your board of trustees and the membership team are making available the church’s Annual Report for 2022 – 2023. Those who attended the April 2023 congregational meeting heard the report directly from Rev. Nathan Ryan. We have transcribed it for your review and for everyone else’s … Continue reading Annual Report 2022-2023
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
April 22-23, 2023 Saturday, April 22 Join us for all the festivities as we celebrate the installation of Rev. Chris Long as the Minister of Congregational Life on the weekend on April 22-23, 2023! All are welcome! If you’ll be visiting Baton Rouge from faraway lands, here is a list of hotels and restaurants that … Continue reading Rev. Chris Long Installation Weekend
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
By Kathy Smith Faith formation is learning who you are, figuring out how you want to live, and filling the toolbox you will need along the way. That toolbox should hold practices that keep you grounded, a community that supports and encourages you, connections that sustain and challenge you, and the resources that you need … Continue reading What is Faith Formation?
