Presenter: Theresa Everett is a certified and licensed Lay Preacher and Worship & Eucharist Minister. Contrary to what millions of people think, Advent is not a “Christian” invention, but rather deeply rooted in ancient pagan traditions. Come and let us explore together and embrace this advent and the natural season which leads us into the … Continue reading Advent: A time that is not just for Christians
Presenter: Joe Vinson, President of UUCP. How do we know what we know about evolution? In religion as in nature, things change over time. What does that mean for us? This Service will be followed by our Annual UUCP Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Presenter: Audrey Preston, an active, engaging member of UUCP Our Bread Communion is one of three UUCP annual celebrations. Similar to our congregants, breads come in a wide variety with various histories. Every civilization that has ever lived on the earth has made some type of bread. This communion service reminds us that we all … Continue reading 2024 Bread Communion
Presenter: Zachary Helton is a spiritual care counselor and author. His work centers on creating imaginative spaces for reflection and connection, especially in times of transition. You can find more about his work on zhelton.com. Whatever the outcome, the days after an election can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what’s next. On November … Continue reading A Space to Breathe: Staying Grounded After the Election
CHANGED: Presenter: Zach Helton, filling in for Pat Quinn.
Presenters: Nancy Hagman, UUCP member and Dr. Paula Montgomery, UUCP member Historically, at this time of the year, we celebrate the members and friends of UUCP that have died in the past year: Members Charlotte Crane, JJ Jackson, Marianne Kelly and friend Beverly Miller, daughter of member Annabelle Miller. We will acknowledge their strong connections they made with … Continue reading Honoring Our Departed Members
“Where Did the Principles Go?: Unpacking the UUA’s ‘New’ Values,” presented by Claire Helton, UUCP Member. For many Unitarian Universalists, the “principles and sources” have been a foundational aspect of what it means to identify as a UU. This summer, the General Assembly of the UUA (our national denominational body) voted to adopt a new … Continue reading Where Did the Principles Go?
“Ralph Waldo Emerson: Renegade Unitarian,” presented by Thom Botsford, UUCP friend. A new biography of Emerson — “Glad To the Brink of Fear” by James Marcus– reminds us that the great thinker and man of letters was considerably ahead of his time compared with the Unitarians of his day and much at odds with religious … Continue reading Ralph Waldo Emerson: Renegade Unitarian
Presented by Paula Montgomery, MD, UUCP Member. Since Dr. Paula Montgomery retired from her medical practice, she has served on the board of the League of Women Voters for many years. Her interests are range from ecology to health to education and more. The main focus of the League of Women Voters has always been … Continue reading Government by the People: Past, Present, and Maybe Future
Presenter: Tricia Wessel, Lead Organizer for JUST Pensacola. Our congregation voted to join JUST Pensacola forces for justice with 17 other congregations of different faiths in Pensacola five years ago. Since that time, a lot has happened, including the COVID Pandemic and a few floods and hurricanes. UUCP has come through strong and getting stronger. … Continue reading JUST (Justice United Seeking Transformation) Pensacola
