Social Justice Archives - Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola https://uupensacola.org/topic/social-justice/ Welcome to UUCP Thu, 28 May 2026 19:14:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://uupensacola.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chalice-new-uucp-2-150x150.png Social Justice Archives - Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola https://uupensacola.org/topic/social-justice/ 32 32 Emma Jones Society https://uupensacola.org/services/emma-jones-society/ Thu, 28 May 2026 19:14:06 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=14004 Presenters Chris Jadallah and Laynie Gibson will tell the untold story of how Pensacola, Florida hosted one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations decades before Stonewall–and almost nobody knows about it. Come hear how the revival of the story of the Emma Jones Society is being activated in community. Donations to this project would be … Continue reading Emma Jones Society

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]]> 14004  PFLAG Pensacola – Leading with Love https://uupensacola.org/services/pflag-pensacola-leading-with-love/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:13:58 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13915 Presenter: Lee Poteat,  Chapter President Presentation: For over fifty years, PFLAG has been where LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies have come together in pursuit of justice and affirmation—and always leading with love. What began as a letter led to a march, which launched a meeting and birthed a movement of millions. 5th Sunday, Pass the Plate recipient

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]]> 13915 The Individualist Fallacy https://uupensacola.org/services/the-individualist-fallacy/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:03:02 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13816 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

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]]> 13816 You Can Kill Somebody and Get Away With It https://uupensacola.org/services/you-can-kill-somebody-and-get-away-with-it/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:38:38 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13729 “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

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]]> 13729 “Do justice”: the Prophetic Critique and reclaiming religious identity as an active force for good https://uupensacola.org/services/do-justice-the-prophetic-critique-and-reclaiming-religious-identity-as-an-active-force-for-good/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:10:47 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13649 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

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]]> 13649 The Challenge of Our Time: Building a Multiracial, Multiethnic Democracy https://uupensacola.org/services/the-challenge-of-our-time-building-a-multiracial-multiethnic-democracy/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:08:12 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13646 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

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]]> 13646 Finding the Why: The Power of “Win-Win” in modern policing https://uupensacola.org/services/finding-the-why-the-power-of-win-win-in-modern-policing/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:28:22 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13563 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

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]]> 13563 Helping People Through Life’s Challenges https://uupensacola.org/services/helping-people-through-lifes-challenges/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:54:14 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13509 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.

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]]> 13509 Actions of Immediate Witness https://uupensacola.org/services/actions-of-immediate-witness/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:05:12 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13349 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

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]]> 13349 Be a Giraffe https://uupensacola.org/services/be-a-giraffe/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:46:23 +0000 https://uupensacola.org/?post_type=uu_services&p=13227 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

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