The Palm Sunday story has been told in many ways, often weighed down with religious baggage, but what if we understood it differently? What if we read the “Triumphal Entry” as a story of a bold political resistance and anti-imperial protest, leading into a week of courage, hope, and transformation through overwhelming odds? This talk … Continue reading Palm Sunday: A New Way to Read the Story
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
“Judgment” is often a bad word in liberal spiritual circles, but what if there were a healthier way to think about it? Not as shame or condemnation, but as a kind of karma—the natural consequences of our collective choices? Using Lenten passages from the Gospels, this talk explores how judgment, differently understood, could lead to … Continue reading Judgment, Karma, and the Work of Lent
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?
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
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
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
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
Presenter: Nate Schweigert, Chaplain The most beauty in the day comes at sunup or sun down. How does this pertain to our humanity as we ebb and flow in constant states of change? Nate is a nature artist and a hospital chaplain who engages spirituality through panentheism and mysticism in the body and the natural … Continue reading The Queerness of the Natural World: Revelations in Liminal Space
Presenters: Margaret McLarin, Mae O’Shea and friends In honor of diversity and inclusion, we will hear “Wisdom from our Seniors” as they have journeyed through their lives as UU’s. They will present their delightful insights, humor and tidbits for joy in life. Watch this video on our YouTube Channel.
