The Individualist Fallacy
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
Speaker: Joe Vinson
Christmas Eve Service
Led by Joe Vinson. Bring family, friends, and guests for a special service of carols and readings for all ages. concluding with a traditional candle lighting ritual. A Special Offering will be taken to replenish our UUCP Members Assistance fund which is used throughout the year to benefit our church families in time of need. If … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service
Pensacola Tunnels, Conspiracies, and the Performance of Belief
Is there a network of tunnels, perhaps built by an ancient but technologically advanced civilization, hiding beneath our feet? The answer may SHOCK you! (No.) But what do such conspiracy theories, and other identity markers of our beliefs/credences, say about ourselves? Joe Vinson presents. There will be a New Member Welcome Ceremony included in this … Continue reading Pensacola Tunnels, Conspiracies, and the Performance of Belief
UUCP in Song Together
Presenters: Laura Keith-King, Claire Helton, Joe Vinson and Marybeth Ramsey. Join us this Sunday for a Musical Service! We will hear from four UUCP members, each sharing a song that holds deep meaning for them, who will then lead us all in a sing-along. Join us in celebrating the joy and unity that music brings to … Continue reading UUCP in Song Together
Scapegoats, trans panic, and Omelas
Presenter: Joe Vinson, President of UUCP. In a system of parochial altruism, some will always look for an out-group to sacrifice. Here’s why we cannot throw marginalized groups under the trolley of utilitarianism.
Righting the Past Obituary Project
Presenters: Dr. Jamin Wells, Robin Reshard, and Joe Vinson. Join in hearing from a panel of speakers on a collaborative, community-based project sharing overlooked stories of Northwest Florida’s African-American community.
Evolution, God, and the Bible
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.
Hiroshima in Popular Memory
Presenter: Joe Vinson, Member and Board President. After 79 years, how do we remember the atomic bombings of Japan? What do many people even know or understand? Watch this service on our YouTube channel.
Seeking Justice in a Disordered World
Presenter: Joe Vinson, UUCP member and incoming President In this service Joe will present challenges we experience in examining our shared commitment to peace, liberty and justice for all. Watch this service on our YouTube channel.
Hosanna and the Fierce Urgency of Now
Presenter: Joe Vinson, UUCP member. This Palm Sunday, we discuss how to prepare a way for the future we want without succumbing to despair. This service will include our 5th Sunday Share the Plate offering to be donated to the Pensacola Abortion Rights Taskforce. Watch this service on our YouTube channel.