As part of Escambia County’s Law Week, presenter Zachary Helton explores the spirituality behind our national motto, E Pluribus Unum—“Out of many, one.” More than a civic slogan, it points to a sacred truth: that wholeness comes not from sameness, but from honoring and connecting our differences. From the inner workings of the brain to … Continue reading The Spirituality Behind E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One
Presenter: Lauren Anzaldo, EdD, LCSW, CAP and member of UUCP. This talk considers the continuing appeal of authoritarianism and how democratically minded people might respond, drawing on the tradition of prophetic voices of antifascists such as Simone Weil and Erich Fromm. This talk is the second Sunday Service in a two-part series. The first talk … Continue reading Facing Freedom – Or Fascism? Part 2 of 2
Dr. Lauren Anzaldo considers the continuing appeal of authoritarianism and how democratically minded people might respond, drawing on the tradition of prophetic voices of antifascists such as Simone Weil and Erich Fromm. This talk on February 23 is the first Sunday Service in a two-part series.
Presenter: Pat Gleich, Doctorate in Social Science and Sociology. Immigration is such a volatile subject at this time in our history. Join us as Dr. Gleich shares the history of voluntary immigration, looking at the last 200 years. She will present the trends and patterns, places of origin, and notable contributions. Included will be the … Continue reading History of voluntary immigration
CHANGED: Presenter: Zach Helton, filling in for Pat Quinn.
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: 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
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?
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
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?
