The Individualist Fallacy
UUCP Member Joe Vinson will explore how a key part of American identity was weaponized to weaken society and exploit the vulnerable. Plus: Ministry Team Minute: Fuun and Fellowship
Topic: Social Justice
You Can Kill Somebody and Get Away With It
“You Can Kill Somebody…and Get Away With It” Presenter: Nancy Ziccardi, Selma musician and longtime friend of UUCP Nancy Ziccardi will lead a discussion on the 1965 murder of Unitarian minister, James Reeb during the civil rights struggles of the 1960’s. Recently Nancy was featured on Alabama public radio’s Storyboard program entitled “You Can Kill … Continue reading You Can Kill Somebody and Get Away With It
“Do justice”: the Prophetic Critique and reclaiming religious identity as an active force for good
Presenter: Joe Vinson, UUCP Member. Politicians are more than happy to use the Bible as a proof text for discrimination, hatred, and violence in ways that are truly baffling. If America were truly a “Judeo-Christian nation,” what would that look like? What can the 8th century prophets teach us about reframing divine authority for social … Continue reading “Do justice”: the Prophetic Critique and reclaiming religious identity as an active force for good
The Challenge of Our Time: Building a Multiracial, Multiethnic Democracy
Presenter Richard Cohen is the former president of the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization dedicated to fighting hate, promoting tolerance, and seeking justice for the most marginalized members of society. Please join us to affirm how we are already involved. In addition, Richard Cohen will provide some historic context to where we find ourselves … Continue reading The Challenge of Our Time: Building a Multiracial, Multiethnic Democracy
Finding the Why: The Power of “Win-Win” in modern policing
Presenter: The City of Milton, Chief of Police, Jennifer Frank. Modern policing succeeds not just through enforcement but by proactively building trust, understanding, and shared solutions with the community. Chief Frank’s “win-win” and “finding the why” approach encourages officers to uncover the reasons behind people’s actions, shifting interactions from confrontation to collaboration and helping de-escalate … Continue reading Finding the Why: The Power of “Win-Win” in modern policing
Helping People Through Life’s Challenges
Presenter: Sweneda McDonald, LMHC, MAT/STOP Director Escambia. This service will provide an overview of the services offered by our community partner, Lakeview Center and how we encourage others not to suffer in silence. This is the non-profit organization that will receive our fifth Sunday “Share the Plate” offering.
Actions of Immediate Witness
Presenter: Nancy Hagman, member of UUCP. The UUA assists in providing a guiding light for UU congregations. Together, we are a powerful force. This service will highlight how we are providing 1) Faithful Defiance of Authoritarianism, 2) Funding Global LGBTQ freedom and 3) Reaffirmation that All People Have Inherent Worth and Inalienable Rights, the “Actions … Continue reading Actions of Immediate Witness
Be a Giraffe
Guest Presenter: Dr. Jacqueline Garrick, Masters in Social Work and Doctorate in Professional Studies. Giraffes stand tall and stick their necks out when they see something wrong. Dr Jacqueline Garrick chose the Giraffe as a mascot for Whistleblowers, who do just that. She is founder of Whistleblowers of America and wrote “Be a Giraffe” as … Continue reading Be a Giraffe
Advancing Health Justice: The Impact of FQHCs and Community Health Northwest Florida
Presenter: Walter Arrington, MSW, Advocacy & Special Projects Community Health Northwest Florida Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), like Community Health Northwest Florida, originated from a national movement in the 1960s to bring accessible, community-driven healthcare to underserved populations. As a patient-governed FQHC, Community Health Northwest Florida reflects the mission of this movement by delivering comprehensive, … Continue reading Advancing Health Justice: The Impact of FQHCs and Community Health Northwest Florida
The Spirituality Behind E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One
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