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Changes to Zoom at BUF Coming Soon!
BUF’s Zoom account will be changing as of June 1. Be on the lookout for a new Zoom link for BUF’s Sunday services and other regular Zoom meetings, which we will provide as we get closer to June 1.
Celebrate Queer Youth: Join UPLIFT for the 2026 Youth PRIDE Parade and Festival
Saturday, May 30
10:45 AM
BUF’s Action of Immediate Witness Submission for the 2026 General Assembly
Deb Cruz, as one of BUF delegates and as President of JUUstice Washington, has submitted an AIW: Defend Against the Assault of Environmental Protections: Public Lands Rules and the Endagerment Finding. This AIW is to be voted upon by the delegates this June at General Assembly to be possibly one of three AIW presented the denomination to act on them throughout the next year and beyond.
Fifth Sunday Potluck
Sunday, May 31
11:30 AM
This May, the Third Sunday Potluck has been moved to the fifth Sunday to coincide with the Congregational Meeting (12 PM) and a celebration of the ordination of Rev. Sunny McMillan.
Gathering of the Eagles
May 22
Lummi Nation
Wex’liem Community Building
2100 Blackhawk Way, Bellingham
1:00 PM Canoe Landing
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Potluck Dinner
Joe Jencks in Concert
Thursday, May 28
7:00 PM
Sanctuary
$20 Suggested Donation (tickets sold at the door)
Book Club Talk Regarding Immigrant Support
Thursday. July 2
10:00 AM
First Congregational Church
with Naeem Murr, author of "Every Exit Brings You Home," a novel about a Gaza resident who moves to Chicago.
Mother’s Day Craft Fundraiser for BUF
Sunday, May 10
11:30 AM
Social Hall
The Beehive Community Studio are expressing their gratitude for BUF with Mother’s Day Craft Fundraiser during the Coffee Hour in the Social Hall
Proposed New BUF Mission Statement
Sunday, May 10
Social Hall
Noon
Come see, hear, and ask questions about the proposed statement at the listening session during Coffee Hour
Roof Project Listening Session
Sunday, May 10
Social Hall
Noon
At the Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday May 31, there will be a proposal for a partial roof replacement. Join us to learn the details of the project and its funding. Please join us!
Announcement from UU Solidarity Initiative (on Immigration issues)
UUSI provides training and education to members of congregations around the nation concerning the changes in immigration law and the impacts on immigrants coming whether as refugees, asylum-seekers, work visas, etc.