Scapegoats, trans panic, and Omelas
Presenter: Joe Vinson, President of UUCP. In a system of parochial altruism, some will always look for an out-group to sacrifice. Here’s why we cannot throw marginalized groups under the trolley of utilitarianism.
Topic: Social Justice
Facing Freedom – Or Fascism? Part 2 of 2
Presenter: Lauren Anzaldo, EdD, LCSW, CAP and member of UUCP. This talk considers the continuing appeal of authoritarianism and how democratically minded people might respond, drawing on the tradition of prophetic voices of antifascists such as Simone Weil and Erich Fromm. This talk is the second Sunday Service in a two-part series. The first talk … Continue reading Facing Freedom – Or Fascism? Part 2 of 2
Facing Freedom – or Fascism?
Dr. Lauren Anzaldo considers the continuing appeal of authoritarianism and how democratically minded people might respond, drawing on the tradition of prophetic voices of antifascists such as Simone Weil and Erich Fromm. This talk on February 23 is the first Sunday Service in a two-part series.
Righting the Past Obituary Project
Presenters: Dr. Jamin Wells, Robin Reshard, and Joe Vinson. Join in hearing from a panel of speakers on a collaborative, community-based project sharing overlooked stories of Northwest Florida’s African-American community.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Rev. Teris Broughton-Robinson, a Womanist Theologian and Chaplain, will join our congregation to speak about Black History, the Black Church, and the connections between Biblical teachings and our need for a sense of reassurance in these times.
Government by the People: Past, Present, and Maybe Future
Presented by Paula Montgomery, MD, UUCP Member. Since Dr. Paula Montgomery retired from her medical practice, she has served on the board of the League of Women Voters for many years. Her interests are range from ecology to health to education and more. The main focus of the League of Women Voters has always been … Continue reading Government by the People: Past, Present, and Maybe Future
JUST (Justice United Seeking Transformation) Pensacola
Presenter: Tricia Wessel, Lead Organizer for JUST Pensacola. Our congregation voted to join JUST Pensacola forces for justice with 17 other congregations of different faiths in Pensacola five years ago. Since that time, a lot has happened, including the COVID Pandemic and a few floods and hurricanes. UUCP has come through strong and getting stronger. … Continue reading JUST (Justice United Seeking Transformation) Pensacola
Equity Project Alliance
Presenter: Dr. Lusharon Wiley, Executive Director/Equity Project Alliance. The Equity Project Alliance (EPA) grew out of the desire to create a more equitable Escambia where everyone can live well and thrive. The EPA understands that to be successful in bringing about transformative thinking, education and interaction have to take place. James Clear wrote, “Sitting down … Continue reading Equity Project Alliance
Florida’s Labor Issues of… 1950? No, 2024
Presenter: Chasidy Hobbs, President, United Faculty of Florida UWF. The anti-union sentiment in Tallahassee is strong and it is impacting education in Florida at all levels. Academic freedom, cross cultural collaborations, and shared governance in higher education are all being threatened. An update on the current attempt to stifle the voice of educators across the … Continue reading Florida’s Labor Issues of… 1950? No, 2024
Hiroshima in Popular Memory
Presenter: Joe Vinson, Member and Board President. After 79 years, how do we remember the atomic bombings of Japan? What do many people even know or understand? Watch this service on our YouTube channel.