Thom Botsford, a friend of our congregation, presents an Easter message: You Are Accepted. Christian existentialist Paul Tillich–one of the 20th century’s most influential theologians–distilled the essence of Christianity in his sermons, including “You Are Accepted,” published in 1948. We will review that surprising sermon and consider its implications 75 years later. Tillich declares, “You … Continue reading You Are Accepted
Presenter: Judith A. Bense, Ph.D., University President and Professor Emerita, Department of Anthropology. This talk will discuss the Anthropological perspective of the development of human intelligence and the consequent development of invisible but powerful forces present in all human societies. These forces enable us to cope with our difficulties and questions of life and death. … Continue reading Humans and Invisible Forces
It’s a commandment common across nearly every major spiritual tradition to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” but far less common is any practical instruction on how that’s even possible. Let’s face it: Some people are undeniably hard to love. Are we supposed to white-knuckle our way to love? Fake it ‘til we make it? In … Continue reading Turning People Into Trees
January’s Soul Matters theme is ‘Liberating Love.’ What if the most direct path toward the kind of liberating love we long for isn’t “loving harder,” but stepping back and getting some perspective? We’ll explore what poets, artists, and even Mr. Rogers have to say on the subject. Presented by Claire Helton, UUCP Member. There will … Continue reading “Comes a Love So Enormous”
Where Does It Fit? Scientists classify and sort to make sense of the world, but their decisions are based on their perspectives. Explore how categories are formed and how our brains use shortcuts to draw conclusions. This presentation is based on an exhibit featured at the Pensacola MESS Hall during Summer 2023, on loan from … Continue reading Identify Your Bias
This time of the year is often focused on the Christian concept of the Holy Family. Our Church Family is sacred to many of us in our congregation and binds us together in times of celebration and comfort. Today, we celebrate our families of birth, families of choice and families of fate. Watch this service … Continue reading The Wholly Family Service
Veteran Ericka Streeter Hodge will be our guest speaker. A talk on being more than what others think of you. A tribute to the armed forces and those who served will be included. Watch this service on our YouTube channel.
The Rev. Theresa M. Everett will be our guest speaker. In a world that seems to be at war with itself right now, the spirit of generosity can seem out of reach, but there are different meanings to generosity, which encompasses so much. Together we will explore what it means to be generous; not only … Continue reading Understanding Generosity in Turbulent Times
Presenter: Chaplain Trista Blouin, member of UUCP. “Family” has come to be defined in many ways over human history, some consider it the bedrock of society. Trista Blouin will delve into how vital family is to our survival and why honoring the different concepts of family is an essential part of our UU Principles. Watch … Continue reading What Do You Mean By Chosen Family?
This service will be given by Joe Vinson, President Elect of UUCP. We have all been indoctrinated into rigid structures of thinking. What can be easy to spot in other people is much harder to identify in ourselves. How can we work on this? Watch this service on our YouTube channel.
