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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
