Topic: Mind & Spirit

Shame Resilience as a Path to Collective Wholeness

Our presenter is Rev. Dr. Frances Jeanne Smathers, founder and director of The Order of Hildegard. The western religious landscape has been heavily influenced by concepts and ideologies rooted in shame. How can we develop shame resilience and live into community life with a more embodied and connected ethic? Frances (she/they)  is an interfaith community … Continue reading Shame Resilience as a Path to Collective Wholeness

Mother’s Day

Join us as we reflect on this day: A blessing or a challenge? Who gets to celebrate? Presenter Theresa Everett is a certified and licensed Preacher, Worship & Eucharist Minister and Pastoral Care leader in the Episcopal Church. She is an active member at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Navarre, where she serves regularly as … Continue reading Mother’s Day

Everyone Can Prevent Suicide

Presenter Rachelle Burns, M.A. (Marriage & Family Therapy), Chair of EscaRosa Suicide Prevention Coalition & Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition, will share about the work of ERSPC and how you can help save lives. Suicide prevention is something we can all engage in. Our local nonprofit, EscaRosa Suicide Prevention Coalition, is proof of that. There are over … Continue reading Everyone Can Prevent Suicide

Do We Need Religion?

A sermon by Rev. Harold W. Beu “Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion, too Imagine all the people Livin’ life in peace.” The lyrics above I have no doubt are familiar to most if not all of you. They are from the song … Continue reading Do We Need Religion?

The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: Beyond Villains and Heroes

In narrative theory, good antagonists aren’t just villains—they’re complex, relatable, and essential for growth. When we reframe the ‘bad guys’ in our experiences as real people in difficult situations, we open ourselves to empathy and transformation. This talk explores how the wisdom of narrative theory can help us live deeper, more compassionate, and more meaningful … Continue reading The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: Beyond Villains and Heroes

The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: How Life’s Gaps Transform Us

What if the gaps in our lives—the tension between what we want and what actually happens—are where transformation begins? Drawing on narrative theory and the craft of storytelling, this talk explores how the struggles, surprises, and unanswered questions in our lives might be inviting us into wholeness. When we embrace the ‘story tension,’ we may … Continue reading The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: How Life’s Gaps Transform Us

A Space to Breathe: Staying Grounded After the Election

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

Honoring Our Departed Members

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