Sunday Service presented by Dr. Lauren Anzaldo, UUCP Member. Our UUCP mission is to Celebrate Diversity, Strive for Justice, and Inspire Love. With so many social justice issues affecting our world right now, this is an appropriate time to consider what it means for us as UUs to Strive for Justice. Lauren will share ideas … Continue reading Strive for Justice
In a country that often boasts that we’re the strongest, smartest, mightiest, most good-looking, and generally the best in the world, we do a very poor job of creating an environment for people to foster these traits. Rather, we focus our efforts on providing the minimum requirements to create more average ordinary citizens to plug … Continue reading American Irony
This is the next installment in our special series based on the book Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World by Ken Beller and Heather Chase. Laura Keith King will tell about two very well-known Peacemakers; in honor of Mothers’ Day, the most compassionate and best known “mother” of them all, Mother Teresa, and … Continue reading The Great Peacemakers Series
An Earth Day presentation with Daniel and Heather Cobb. Most of us are aware that taking care of our planet and its resources are important, but how often do we follow this value up with something actionable? Join us for ideas on how to walk the walk and participate in our Earth-conscious activity at our seats. Watch … Continue reading It Starts with U(U)
Joe Vinson, member of UUCP will present a thought-provoking service. “First They Came…” – Considering Martin Niemöller and the need for solidarity and intersectionality in the face of creeping authoritarianism. Watch this video on our YouTube Channel.
Once again, Barbara Wright, a dedicated member of UUCP will provide a thoughtful service. This is the next installment in our special series based on the book Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World by Ken Beller and Heather Chase. Our Peace Sunday candidates are mixed in their familiarity. Bruno Hussar believes in “Interfaith Harmony” and has created … Continue reading The Great Peacemakers Series
UUCP has been a part of Justice United Seeking Transformation in Pensacola (JUST Pensacola) since its inception in 2019. Kaeli Williams, community organizer with the group, will join us to celebrate the work of JUST Pensacola and prepare us for upcoming major events. Watch this service on our YouTube channel.
Paula Montgomery, M.D., long-time member of UUCP, will present the next installment in the Series of GREAT PEACEMAKERS, True Stories from Around the World. Workers for Peace: Thoreau and Gandhi. As UUs we are committed to the goal of a world community with peace, liberty and justice for all. Thoreau was a philosopher and poet … Continue reading The Great Peacemakers Series
We have the privilege of having Mrs. Georgia Blackmon as our speaker this Sunday. Mrs. Blackmon is an icon in the Pensacola area, once providing a book store that became a haven for African American men and women to congregate and empower one another. We welcome Mrs. Blackmon back to UUCP as our guest speaker … Continue reading Pensacola’s African American History
This week we welcome a new speaker to the congregation. Derrick Scott, a native of Pensacola, comes with significant experience in community activism in Florida. He is a member of Florida Blue Key, Florida’s most prestigious Honorary UF Alumni Leadership Association. He grew up here at Bethel AME Church under the leadership of the late … Continue reading Black History Month
