Presenter: Nancy Hagman, member of UUCP. The UUA assists in providing a guiding light for UU congregations. Together, we are a powerful force. This service will highlight how we are providing 1) Faithful Defiance of Authoritarianism, 2) Funding Global LGBTQ freedom and 3) Reaffirmation that All People Have Inherent Worth and Inalienable Rights, the “Actions … Continue reading Actions of Immediate Witness
Presenters: Claire Helton, Laura Ericson, Trista Blouin from UUCP Church Community Memento mori: remember you must die, the Stoics said. I am of the nature to die, Buddhism remembers. We’re all just walking each other home, Ram Dass taught. Join us for a service on death, dying, and grief, as three UUCP Professionals – a … Continue reading Dust to Dust: Spiritual & Practical Reflections on Death, Dying & Grief
Guest Presenter: Dr. Jacqueline Garrick, Masters in Social Work and Doctorate in Professional Studies. Giraffes stand tall and stick their necks out when they see something wrong. Dr Jacqueline Garrick chose the Giraffe as a mascot for Whistleblowers, who do just that. She is founder of Whistleblowers of America and wrote “Be a Giraffe” as … Continue reading Be a Giraffe
“Understanding and Resisting the Anti-Democracy Movements influencing Current Policies” Guest Presenter: Dr. Joan Braune is Lecturer in Philosophy at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Numerous ideological factions present within the Trump administration and adjacent networks see leaders as above law, rather than subject to it. In this presentation, we’ll learn about some of the far-right ideologies … Continue reading Understanding and Resisting Anti-Democracy Movements
Presenter: Dr. Pat Gleich, Doctorate in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Sociology. How do you describe UU? (What does UU mean to and for you?) will be an interactive opportunity for the congregation to learn about the many and different ways we understand Unitarian Universalism. Building on a recent post on the UUA facebook page, … Continue reading How do you describe UU? (What does UU mean to and for you?)
Our minds work to pull us into roles: I am an employee… a parent… a partner… a voter. Each of these stories shapes our well-being. And while these roles matter, without perspective, they can seriously constrict our sense of self. This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to zoom out from narrow, daily narratives and … Continue reading Rewriting the Self: Finding Freedom in Bigger Stories
Presenter: Mark Swaney (he,him), Member of the UUCP since August 2023. Mark’s presentation will cover the development of the UU’s in the early American church, the controversies of the Unitarians in the 1800’s and the church history through the 20th century.
Presenter: Heather Lindsay, mother, lawyer, and the Mayor of Milton, Florida. Experiencing loss is challenging emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Bouncing back from adversity is one way to describe having resilience, but learning how to adapt positively in response to disruptions in life is a continuing process. Heather will share some of her reflections on … Continue reading Living the Mystery
Presenter: Gay Valimont, former Democratic nominee FL Congressional District 1 and founder of Engage Y’all Political Action Committee. Gay Valimont will introduce herself by telling her personal story and what led her to run for office. She will share her journey through the campaign and the next steps in her political career. In light of … Continue reading From Activist to Congressional candidate: Why I ran for office
Presenter: Walter Arrington, MSW, Advocacy & Special Projects Community Health Northwest Florida Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), like Community Health Northwest Florida, originated from a national movement in the 1960s to bring accessible, community-driven healthcare to underserved populations. As a patient-governed FQHC, Community Health Northwest Florida reflects the mission of this movement by delivering comprehensive, … Continue reading Advancing Health Justice: The Impact of FQHCs and Community Health Northwest Florida
