From “Zeus’s Law” in “The Odyssey” to Abraham entertaining divine guests, ancient traditions name the failure of hospitality as a culture’s ultimate moral collapse. Despite modern political rhetoric to the contrary, one of the Bible’s most insistent commandments is to love the stranger. Joe Vinson will examine how the timeless law of hospitality in myth … Continue reading The Sacred Mandate of Hospitality
From users treating chatbots as divine confidants to tech CEOs acting as apocalyptic prophets, society is rapidly building a strange new “machine theology.” Joe will explore the false spirituality of the AI boom and the techno-utopian cults rising in its wake. How can we look past the digital curtain and dispel the artificial illusions?
Joe Vinson will discuss the 1776 Sampler, an innovative public history project to celebrate the America 250 commemoration locally by focusing on the individuals living in and converging on West Florida around the time of the Revolution.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
