Celebrating our Labors Together
Join UUCP’s Community Minister, Rev. Maggie Lovins, as we look at our various labors and those extra special ones done from the heart. Listen to this service on our YouTube channel.
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Ingathering Service for All Ages
Nancy Hagman, President of UUCP. Our Ingathering Service will be combined with honoring the Mid Summer/Lammas Season. Lammas or Lughnasadh is the cross quarter day on the Wheel of the Year recognized by many cultures. New Member Welcome Ceremony will be included in this service. After the service, join us for a meet-and-greet with our … Continue reading Ingathering Service for All Ages
Holy Cannabis
There are practical, moral, and perhaps even sacramental reasons to legalize marijuana. What stands in the way of common-sense reform? Listen to this service (with slides) on our YouTube channel.
Buddhism and UU – Mutual Values
Ben Posey, a leader in the Buddhist community and long-time friend of the church will present a discussion of Buddhism and its intersection with Unitarian Universalist values. After the service, join us for a meet-and-greet with our new part-time minister, Rev. Alice Syltie. Listen to this service on our YouTube channel.
Commonalities of Islam and the Seven Principles of UU
Salma Ashmawi, Spokesperson, Event Coordinator, and Education Administrator of the Islamic Center of Northwest Florida will be our guest speaker on the topic. Second Hour: Please join us for a question and discussion session that will be held in the Sanctuary afterwards. Listen to this service on our YouTube channel.
The Oneness of Human Beings
Georgia Blackmon of Mother Wit. Ms. Blackmon has been an active part of this community in multiple ways all her life, currently heading an organization-The Gathering Awareness and Book Center-which is a gathering place in the Bellmont Devilliers neighborhood that provides community and educational support as well as Sunday School materials for many area churches. … Continue reading The Oneness of Human Beings
Hawthorne’s ‘Scribbling Women’
Dr. Ryals, professor of English at Pensacola State College, will present a program on “Hawthorne’s ‘Scribbling Women,” focusing on four long-forgotten women who actually broke some barriers as writers in the early 19th century. Nathaniel Hawthorne and other literary figures (mostly male) regarded them as “scribblers.” The audio will be added to the YouTube channel … Continue reading Hawthorne’s ‘Scribbling Women’
Making Fun of Politics
Andy likens the State of Florida to a cartoon. He fell in love with making fun of politics and especially enjoys noting what is wrong with the state of Florida. He describes himself as a non-partisan as well as an equal opportunity offender. When asked “Why not make fun of Democrats?” his standard response is, … Continue reading Making Fun of Politics
Beyond Mere Independence
Independence? How About Interdependence? Individual? What About Community? On this Sunday following July 4th, we will grapple together with various personal perspectives on and experiences with independence, interdependence, individuals, and community. The conversation may explore aspects of personal, professional, and religious/spiritual/ethical life, considering diverse roles, human factors, relationships, ages, and life stages or circumstances. Long … Continue reading Beyond Mere Independence
Hinduism and UU—Many Similarities
Hinduism, the 5,000-year-old spiritual tradition of India, has many similarities with the UU philosophy and world view: from emphasis on cultural and ethnic pluralism, to the worship of the female Deity, to the presence of Godhead within. Hindus do not subscribe to the doctrine of “Original Sin” and hence the need for a Savior. Meditation, prayer … Continue reading Hinduism and UU—Many Similarities