Fellowship services start at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Typically, children join adults in meeting in the Sanctuary, then are later "sung out" to Sunday School. Parents are welcome to accompany them or stay for the remainder of the sanctuary service.
Every Sunday immediately following the service everyone is invited to gather in the Osias Fellowship Hall for coffee and to mingle with friends and greet visitors. This is a good time to catch up on activities and meet new people.
UUFBR SCHEDULED EVENTS
New To UUFBR?
Connections: hosted by the Membership Committee, 2nd Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, Hartley Room. An enlightening group discussion about Unitarian Universalism -- a great way for members, visitors and guests to connect and exchange thoughts about our faith.
Meet The Rev: 4th Sunday of every month, after service, 12:15, Main Building, Living Room. A time to sit with one of our ministers and ask questions, large and small, about Unitarian Universalism. No meetings in July or August.
The Forum Discussion Group: every Sunday, 9:00 am, Hartley Room, presentation and discussions on various topics of interest.
Theoria: 1st Sunday each month at 6 pm - open conversations on Theology. Everyone welcome.
The Movie Group: meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 10:30 am at the fellowship to discuss movies of interest to the group.
First Sunday Vespers: 1st Sunday of every month, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary.On the first Sunday evening of the month we gather in the sanctuary for a time of music, quiet and reflection; a time to share the diverse spirituality which sustains us.
Circle Dinners: Small, organized potluck dinners for six to twelve people at each other's homes. Everyone interested in participating must sign up in advance. See the sign-up bulletin board in Osias Hall, Main Building.
Reel Adventures: 2nd Saturday of every month, 7:00 pm, Rockberger Hall. .Join us to watch interesting films from around the world, followed by stimulating discussion and light refreshments.
Odyssey Group: (for 30-Somethings, give or take 10 years), 3rd Sunday of every month , 6:30 pm, Minister's home. Join the 30-something members of UUFBR for an evening of food, friendship and conversation, at the home of Rev. Harris Riordan. Bring something to put on the grill. Salads, beverages and desserts will be provided. Directions are available at the Visitor's Desk. On Sunday afternoons, call 561-279-4281. Odyssey Group is open to all who are interested.
WomanSpirit (Woman's Spirituality): 2nd Monday of every month, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary. Open to all UUFBR women, members and friends. Each gathering is planned and presented by one or more of the women to whom this group is important. Gatherings center on special topics of interest, often including ritual, meditation, music, and craft activities.
Women's Alliance: the 3rd Tuesday morning of each month, October through May. Open to all UU women, members and friends. A different speaker each month, followed by a shared lunch and social time. Please join us for the following upcoming meetings:
Tuesday, November 17, 10:30 am: Reminiscences of Bob Fleischman's Life as an Artist. Betty Fleischman, presenter
Tuesday, December 15, 10:30 am: Traditional Holiday Party at the home of Kerstin Kupfermann
Quilting Group: Every Wednesday, 10:30 am, Smith Room.
Book Club. Monthly, on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am in the Osias Hall. Everyone welcome.
Upcoming Discussions:
March 10: The Glass Castle, Lee Bruntil, facilitator
April 14: The Women's Number One Private Detective Agency (Book One), Gail Esty, facilitator
May 19: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Kerstin Kupfermann, facilitator
June 9: Olive Kitteridge, Karyn Conrath, facilitator
To Kill A Mockingbird is also on the list, but no discussion date set yet.
Tony's Team: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, everywhere, inside & out. Come and help with routine maintenance of our buildings and grounds (everything from changing light bulbs to sprinkler maintenance).
UUFBR Choir Rehearsals: Every Thursday, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary. Join in the fun and sing! Everyone welcome!
Reel Adventures: 2nd Saturday each month at 7 pm in Rockberger Hall. Intersting films from around the world and stimulating disucssions afterwards. Everyone welcome.
Reel Politique:The fourth Saturday each month at 7 pm in Rockberger Hall. A film series designed to help us understand our political world. Everyone welcome.
Gardeners Work Party: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Join a lively group as we trim, weed, and clean up UUFBR's "manicured wilderness." Learn about native plants. We welcome all and promise to keep a tight time schedule.
Community Food Pantry Collection: Every Sunday of the month. Bring your contributions of non-perishable food items to the fellowship and place them in the baskets provided in Osias Hall.
United in Peace Rally: Every Saturday, 12:00 noon. Meet at the corner of Glades Road and St. Andrews Blvd. for a peaceful demonstration. Bring a sign! For more information contact Susan Caruso at 561-637-5768.
Family Promise: The faith community's unique response to homeless families. Family Promise is a network of area congregations who open their doors to families in need. Families receive hospitality at each congregation for a week at a time with each family sleeping in its own prive area at the congregation facilities. Every Sunday volunteers help to move the families to the next congregation in the rotation. The program is to bring immediate but temporary shelter, meals, and support services to homeless families. The goal is to restore the families to long-term self sufficiency.
P.E.A.C.E. People Engaged in Active Community Efforts:P.E.A.C.E. is a congregation-based community organization charged with the mission of effectively fighting injustices in the communities of Palm Beach County. Current work includes affordable housing, health care, homelessness, and alternative schools.
Regular Events
Sunday Services
Fellowship services start at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Typically, children join adults in meeting in the Sanctuary, then are later "sung out" to Sunday School. Parents are welcome to accompany them or stay for the remainder of the sanctuary service.
Every Sunday immediately following the service everyone is invited to gather in the Osias Fellowship Hall for coffee and to mingle with friends and greet visitors. This is a good time to catch up on activities and meet new people.
UUFBR SCHEDULED EVENTS
New To UUFBR?
Connections: hosted by the Membership Committee, 2nd Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, Hartley Room. An enlightening group discussion about Unitarian Universalism -- a great way for members, visitors and guests to connect and exchange thoughts about our faith.
Meet The Rev: 4th Sunday of every month, after service, 12:15, Main Building, Living Room. A time to sit with one of our ministers and ask questions, large and small, about Unitarian Universalism. No meetings in July or August.
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Community Events
The Forum Discussion Group: every Sunday, 9:00 am, Hartley Room, presentation and discussions on various topics of interest.
Theoria: 1st Sunday each month at 6 pm - open conversations on Theology. Everyone welcome.
The Movie Group: meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 10:30 am at the fellowship to discuss movies of interest to the group.
First Sunday Vespers: 1st Sunday of every month, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary.On the first Sunday evening of the month we gather in the sanctuary for a time of music, quiet and reflection; a time to share the diverse spirituality which sustains us.
Circle Dinners: Small, organized potluck dinners for six to twelve people at each other's homes. Everyone interested in participating must sign up in advance. See the sign-up bulletin board in Osias Hall, Main Building.
Reel Adventures: 2nd Saturday of every month, 7:00 pm, Rockberger Hall. .Join us to watch interesting films from around the world, followed by stimulating discussion and light refreshments.
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Affinity Groups
Odyssey Group: (for 30-Somethings, give or take 10 years), 3rd Sunday of every month , 6:30 pm, Minister's home. Join the 30-something members of UUFBR for an evening of food, friendship and conversation, at the home of Rev. Harris Riordan. Bring something to put on the grill. Salads, beverages and desserts will be provided. Directions are available at the Visitor's Desk. On Sunday afternoons, call 561-279-4281. Odyssey Group is open to all who are interested.
WomanSpirit (Woman's Spirituality): 2nd Monday of every month, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary. Open to all UUFBR women, members and friends. Each gathering is planned and presented by one or more of the women to whom this group is important. Gatherings center on special topics of interest, often including ritual, meditation, music, and craft activities.
Women's Alliance: the 3rd Tuesday morning of each month, October through May. Open to all UU women, members and friends. A different speaker each month, followed by a shared lunch and social time. Please join us for the following upcoming meetings:
Quilting Group: Every Wednesday, 10:30 am, Smith Room.
Book Club. Monthly, on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am in the Osias Hall. Everyone welcome.
Upcoming Discussions:
March 10: The Glass Castle, Lee Bruntil, facilitator
April 14: The Women's Number One Private Detective Agency (Book One), Gail Esty, facilitator
May 19: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Kerstin Kupfermann, facilitator
June 9: Olive Kitteridge, Karyn Conrath, facilitator
To Kill A Mockingbird is also on the list, but no discussion date set yet.
Tony's Team: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, everywhere, inside & out. Come and help with routine maintenance of our buildings and grounds (everything from changing light bulbs to sprinkler maintenance).
UUFBR Choir Rehearsals: Every Thursday, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary. Join in the fun and sing! Everyone welcome!
Reel Adventures: 2nd Saturday each month at 7 pm in Rockberger Hall. Intersting films from around the world and stimulating disucssions afterwards. Everyone welcome.
Reel Politique: The fourth Saturday each month at 7 pm in Rockberger Hall. A film series designed to help us understand our political world. Everyone welcome.
Gardeners Work Party: 3rd Saturday of every month, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Join a lively group as we trim, weed, and clean up UUFBR's "manicured wilderness." Learn about native plants. We welcome all and promise to keep a tight time schedule.
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Social Justice
Community Food Pantry Collection: Every Sunday of the month. Bring your contributions of non-perishable food items to the fellowship and place them in the baskets provided in Osias Hall.
United in Peace Rally: Every Saturday, 12:00 noon. Meet at the corner of Glades Road and St. Andrews Blvd. for a peaceful demonstration. Bring a sign! For more information contact Susan Caruso at 561-637-5768.
Family Promise: The faith community's unique response to homeless families. Family Promise is a network of area congregations who open their doors to families in need. Families receive hospitality at each congregation for a week at a time with each family sleeping in its own prive area at the congregation facilities. Every Sunday volunteers help to move the families to the next congregation in the rotation. The program is to bring immediate but temporary shelter, meals, and support services to homeless families. The goal is to restore the families to long-term self sufficiency.
P.E.A.C.E. People Engaged in Active Community Efforts:P.E.A.C.E. is a congregation-based community organization charged with the mission of effectively fighting injustices in the communities of Palm Beach County. Current work includes affordable housing, health care, homelessness, and alternative schools.