“And we will care for each other / as the world around us unravels / And we will tend to the spark / of hope that lives within our grieving hearts.” These are the words that started our first FemFest Song Circle gathering one year ago and the group has met monthly ever since at … Continue reading Tending the Spark: A Women’s History Month Service
Long-time UUCP Member Dr. Dolly Haik-Adams Berthelot will present. Let’s all put our minds and hearts together to help our Beloved Community flourish in the future. Personal and professional perspective from a 40+ year PUUF/UUCP member, author, former journalist, teacher, professor, communication and organizational development consultant/workshop leader.
In this talk, Zachary Helton will share the story behind his new novel, Metta Valley Gospel—what it is, where it came from, and why it feels urgently needed in this cultural moment. What happens when we retell the stories that formed us? What new possibilities emerge when compassion becomes the center of the narrative? Join … Continue reading Reimagining the Sacred: Metta Valley Gospel and the “Good News” We Need
UUCP Member Joe Vinson will explore how a key part of American identity was weaponized to weaken society and exploit the vulnerable. Plus: Ministry Team Minute: Fuun and Fellowship
Love Brynnevere, whose beautiful energy and presence has graced stages all over America, will be joining us in song and performance. She is a multidisciplinary artist dedicated to, and passionate about bringing high vibrational music and healing experiences to listeners and fans everywhere, one song, one show at a time.
Celebrate our Home – with Brunch! This Brunch honors “You,” the Members and Friends that attend and participate in financing to secure the future and legacy of our UUCP Congregation. Come enjoy a wonderful array of brunch treats and conversation with one another.
“You Can Kill Somebody…and Get Away With It” Presenter: Nancy Ziccardi, Selma musician and longtime friend of UUCP Nancy Ziccardi will lead a discussion on the 1965 murder of Unitarian minister, James Reeb during the civil rights struggles of the 1960’s. Recently Nancy was featured on Alabama public radio’s Storyboard program entitled “You Can Kill … Continue reading You Can Kill Somebody and Get Away With It
The Big Adventure, this thing we call… LIFE! Join us for a talk with Ric Kindle about his travels around the country with Hazel Nuts. He will share lessons learned from traveling and others ‘relearned’ about this Life!!
Presenter: Joe Vinson, UUCP Member. Politicians are more than happy to use the Bible as a proof text for discrimination, hatred, and violence in ways that are truly baffling. If America were truly a “Judeo-Christian nation,” what would that look like? What can the 8th century prophets teach us about reframing divine authority for social … Continue reading “Do justice”: the Prophetic Critique and reclaiming religious identity as an active force for good
Presenter Richard Cohen is the former president of the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization dedicated to fighting hate, promoting tolerance, and seeking justice for the most marginalized members of society. Please join us to affirm how we are already involved. In addition, Richard Cohen will provide some historic context to where we find ourselves … Continue reading The Challenge of Our Time: Building a Multiracial, Multiethnic Democracy
