Fellowship & Support Groups
Our fellowship groups are open to all. Zoom links for virtual-only or multiplatform meetings can be found on our calendar.
The Family UU Network (FUUN)
Monthly
In-person; may be offsite
FUUN creates opportunities for deeper social connection through shared activities and outings. With a focus on inclusion, the group hosts a monthly low-cost (or free) activity intended to appeal to a wide range of ages, including youth, families, and grown-ups. Examples of activities include park meetups, museums, bowling, movie nights, picnics, and sledding. Newcomers and drop-ins are welcome. Meeting dates are listed in BUC communications.
Contact: Jordan Schwarz
Living by Heart
Weekly on Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Virtual
Living by Heart gathers virtually every Monday for two hours to write, do art, and read and write poetry. We are open to all genders and abilities. Group founder Penny Hackett-Evans gave this definition of Living by Heart: “Living by Heart is trying to consistently identify and then live by a path that is closest to one’s heart, finding joy in creativity and community in which to share what is close to your heart.”
Contact: Cindy Goldman
BUC Alliance
Second Tuesdays, 12:00 noon OR 7:00 pm
In-person
Founded in 1954, the BUC Alliance is the longest-standing social and service group at BUC. The Alliance organized and operated successful rummage sales and continues to support them. It has hosted a monthly luncheon speaker series and other church-sponsored activities. (For more Alliance history, read Carol Lee’s history of Alliance talk given at the December 3, 2024 holiday luncheon.) Alliance programs are held on the second Tuesdays, some at noon and some at 7:00 pm. Program dates and topics are listed in BUC communications.
Contact: Carole Wiseman
Macular Degeneration Support Group
Monthly on the third Tuesday, 10:00-11:00 am
Virtual
This group meets virtually on the third Tuesday of every month for open discussion and sharing of information, problems, and concerns, with the hope of providing practical as well as emotional and spiritual support for participants. Open to anyone within the BUC community who is living with Macular Degeneration, regardless of how new or advanced the case.
Contact: Dan Kosuth
BUC Gaming Group
Monthly on a Wednesday evening
In-person
Join us one Wednesday evening a month for the BUC Gaming group—an all-ages meetup of fun, laughter, and connection. With rotating themes like board games, card games, puzzles, and pen-and-paper classics, there’s always something new to play and great people to play with! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a lighthearted way to connect, there’s always a place for you at the table. Meeting dates are listed in BUC communications.
Contact: Shannon Snideman
BUC Craft and Chat Group
Monthly on a Friday evening
In-person
Looking for a place to get crafty and connect with others in our community? Join us one Friday evening a month for the Craft and Chat group—a relaxed, all-skills-welcome group where we gather to make art, swap ideas, share stories, and laugh together. Whether you have a project in hand or simply want to soak up inspiration, you’re warmly welcome. Meeting dates are listed in BUC communications.
Contact: Valerie Phillips
Sharing Dinners
Monthly on the second Saturday from October-May
Offsite
Sharing Dinners are potluck-style dinners held in congregants’ homes on the second Saturday of the month from October through May. Groups are randomly assembled from participants who sign up each month and are assigned to hosts who sign up each month. Once assembled, groups communicate directly on scheduling and menu planning. Sharing Dinners brings BUC members, friends, and newcomers together in a relaxed environment to get to know one another better and build community.
Contact: David Sabbagh