Jesus 2024, A Short Story
CHANGED: Presenter: Zach Helton, filling in for Pat Quinn.
Topic: Current Events
Government by the People: Past, Present, and Maybe Future
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
Florida’s Labor Issues of… 1950? No, 2024
Presenter: Chasidy Hobbs, President, United Faculty of Florida UWF. The anti-union sentiment in Tallahassee is strong and it is impacting education in Florida at all levels. Academic freedom, cross cultural collaborations, and shared governance in higher education are all being threatened. An update on the current attempt to stifle the voice of educators across the … Continue reading Florida’s Labor Issues of… 1950? No, 2024
Antisemitism and Antizionism: Are They the Same?
Presenter: Thom Botsford, friend of UUCP. This hot topic is much discussed in the coverage of the Gaza war, but poorly understood by the public. Our presentation will not take a “side” as much as point out the key elements of the current situation, both in the Middle East and at home. Watch this video … Continue reading Antisemitism and Antizionism: Are They the Same?
Homelessness in Pensacola
Guest Speaker: Michael Kimberl, Director of the Alfred-Washburn Center, Co-founder/Director Sean’s Outpost and Satochi Forest, Organizer with Food Not Bombs, and On the Board of Directors of Trinity House and 309 Punk Project Michael Kimberl will speak about “those we serve” and the future of homelessness in Pensacola. Some recent laws were passed that will … Continue reading Homelessness in Pensacola
Running for Office: What’s it About?
Speaker: Brett Ramsey, UUCP member, is currently a travel agent who also spent 10+ years teaching political science and was the Democratic candidate for state representative in TN district 68 in 2010. Brett will provide some insight into what it’s really like to be a candidate for public office. He’ll also discuss our lofty expectations … Continue reading Running for Office: What’s it About?
What Is Behind Rising Anti-Semitic Actions and Hate?
What Is Behind Rising Anti-Semitic Actions and Hate in Florida and Across the USA? Our guest speaker, Jerome Gordon (Jerry), is Senior Editor of The New English Review, and immediate Past President of B’nai Israel Synagogue. Come hear Mr. Gordon, as former producer and co-host of two international national weekly radio programs for Salem Media … Continue reading What Is Behind Rising Anti-Semitic Actions and Hate?
Travel to Asia (Vicariously)
Our speaker will be Jack Comstock, dedicated member of UUCP. Join Jack as he gives “Observations on My Asian Trips.” The presentation will include his scenic, cultural, religious, and political observations on his journeys throughout the Asian sphere. Watch this video on our YouTube channel.
Tragedy, Resistance, and Resilience: The Second Creek War in West Florida
Dr. Brian R. Rucker is Professor of History, Pensacola State College. He has done in-depth scholarship on the topic including an article in the Florida Historical Quarterly and a book chapter in an edited book on the Seminole Wars of Florida. His talk will link with recent news about related historic markers in Downtown Pensacola and … Continue reading Tragedy, Resistance, and Resilience: The Second Creek War in West Florida
The Wrong Shall Fail, the Right Prevail
This sermon’s title is from “Christmas Poem” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a poem that became the Christmas carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” The carol contains the refrain “with peace on earth, good will to men,” a phrase from the Gospel Luke 2:1-14. Many people think of this song as an optimistic affirmation of … Continue reading The Wrong Shall Fail, the Right Prevail