Bob reprises a message first delivered 6 years ago, which reflects on love as a nature lover. One without the cute cards or boxes of candy, as in Valentine’s Day, but one that does include a bird or two. A love that has provided comfort, joy & peace, but also leaves us with a lot … Continue reading Growing Old Gracefully
A journey to Israel fostered questions about why an olive branch represents peace. The twisting trunk and branches of the olive mimic the complex realities within Israel and the Middle East. Penny will share reflections on her trip to Israel last July. This Service will have a Time for All Ages, as well. Listen to … Continue reading The Intricacy of the Olive Tree
“Uncovering and Underscoring Important Contributions of Women to Music” March is the month we often highlight and commemorate women’s history and achievements. Using women’s words and songs Pat and Carla will give a brief look, with musical examples, at women’s musical contributions to songbooks and traditional music in faith settings. As Mirra Banks’ book, “Anonymous … Continue reading Sometimes Anonymous Was a Woman
Remembrance Projects in Escambia County, FL have listed 6 lynchings that occurred in our county between 1877-1950. The EJI Remembrance Projects Committee for Escambia Co. has completed the first step in a 3-step Remembrance Projects process. We completed Soil Collection at all 6 of the sites, and held a ceremony at the time of collecting … Continue reading Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Remembrance Projects in Escambia Co.
In 1 Corinthians 13:13 Paul says, “So faith, hope, and love abide; but the greatest of these is love.” Now, certainly I think we can acknowledge the value of all of these three attributes, especially love. However, without hope, it matters not if a person has love. We begin with hope because that is how … Continue reading Begin with Hope
As we continue to recognize African American History Month, we will look at how talented artists, like Harry Belafonte, drew upon their personal gifts and resources to further the cause of equality and justice in the social and political realm of our country.
What is the universal essence at the heart and core of the human experience, that unites us, undeniably, as brothers and sisters in the one human family? That is the question to which Howard Thurman dedicated his life and his career. In honor of African American History Month we will honor the legacy of Howard … Continue reading Moments of High Resolve: Remembering Howard Thurman
February 3 is Super Bowl Sunday, and SOUPer Sunday as well! The Finance Team and CRE kids have a special service planned to kick off our annual budget drive, followed by a potluck lunch featuring several kinds of soup with all the fixings. As a celebration of this day, we ask the congregation to bring … Continue reading SOUPer Sunday!
You won’t want to miss this very special Sunday Service, as we welcome our good friend, Carole Eagleheart. Carole is a UU musician, workshop and worship leader, artist and activist. Her song, Standing Before Us, has become the theme song for work to reclaim UU women’s heritage. In Ireland there is a flame that was … Continue reading Light in the Midst of Winter
Scott Satterwhite is a UUCP Member, educator, writer, activist and (non-profit) business co-owner. He was presented with the 2018 Public Citizen of the Year awards from the National Association of Social Workers, at both the local and state levels. Scott will speak about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s well-known letter, sometimes titled, “The Negro is Your Brother”, … Continue reading Letter From a Birmingham Jail: MLK
