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Upcoming Sunday Service

Sunday, April 12

Speaking Truth with Courage

Sunday, April 19

Belonging: More Than a Name in a Book

The Third Sunday Potuck will follow after this service

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The Cheryl Hauser Effect

April 18

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Sanctuary

$5

This film shares the story of Cheryl Hauser, a Minnesota woman who, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, chose to face the end of her life on her own terms through VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking).

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Embodiology Information Session + Early Bird Registration Ending Soon!

In July 2026, BUF is excited to welcome UC Irvine professor Dr. Ama Wray to lead her annual summer Embodiology® Immersion Program in Bellingham using BUF's Social Hall.  Embodiology is a holistic combination of movement, music, cognition and sensory awareness designed to promote mind, body, and spirit wellness while supporting knowing, justice, social connection, trust, fulfillment, and self-regulation.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Power Washing

The front of the building handicap and other side of parking spaces still needs to be pressure washed before we have the free lines painted by the city.

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Paddle Call Update

Members of the Paddle Call Committee will be at a table in Social Hall during the Coffee Hour on April 5 and April 12

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BUF Singalong

Tuesday, April 28

1:30 PM to 3 PM in the Social Hall

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Survey of BUF Spiritual/ Philosophical/Religious Beliefs & Practices

The purpose of the Beliefs and Practices Survey was to present a snapshot of the spiritual/philosophical/religious beliefs and practices of BUF members and friends who attend BUF services. The service on March 22 was chosen as a representative Sunday for conducting the survey.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Emergency Response Team

BUF’s Safety & Security Team is forming the Emergency Response Team for Sunday Services and looking for volunteers to respond to individuals who are (1) in need of medical assistance or (2) who are experiencing emotional/psychological distress  and may be threatening the safety of the congregation. 

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Chaco Canyon Call to Action: Comments due right now!

Chaco Canyon, one of the most sacred landscapes in our country, is being targeted for further extractive industry projects and the Bureau of Land Management have given us only 7 days to respond with tomorrow being the deadline—April 7th.

Click HERE to comment.

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