Join UUCP members (and Ocean Hour superstars) Heather Stefanescu and Daniel Cobb for an Earth Day-themed service. What changes can we make, big and small, as the world heads into a deepening climate crisis? Materials referenced in this service can be found here. (The shared file works like Dropbox, Google Docs, etc.)
“Heroes: Myth or Reality?” Sunday Service with Guest Speaker Ellis Jones, director of the General Chappie James Museum in Pensacola. Mr. Ellis will focus on the concept of heroes. He will discuss a few of the common interpretations and meanings of “hero.” He also will consider the heroic actions of U.S. Air Force Gen. Daniel … Continue reading Heroes: Myth or Reality?
“Family Promise,” a Sunday Service with community organizers Donna Jacobi, MD, and Danielle Woods, institutional and organizational psychologist. A Fifth Sunday collection will be gathered during this service to benefit the local program Family Promise in support of their good work to address Escambia County’s housing needs. Family Promise is an organization present in 43 … Continue reading 5th Sunday: Family Promise
During the national celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we frequently hear lines from King’s “I I Have a Dream” speech. The speech is usually taken out of context with many themes glossed over in an attempt to use King’s message to suit varied agendas. Often overlooked is King’s … Continue reading Insufficient Funds
Rick Harper, Ph.D., economist and professor of economics at the University of West Florida, will talk with us about the state of labor in the Northwest Florida area. Join us in-person in the sanctuary for this enlightening service.
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has entered partisan politics in a big way. It has even been banned in Florida public schools. Thom Botsford – UUCP Member, retired professor and former department head of English and Communications at Pensacola Collge – will describe CRT and explore why it is both important and troubling to the status quo. … Continue reading Some Critical Thoughts about Critical Race Theory
Paula Montgomery talks about “Striving for Justice” and the work of the JUST Pensacola initiative that we share with numerous Pensacola churches. She also tells three stories to illustrate the difference between “Justice” and “Equality.”
LIVE at 10:00 AM All-Alabama and Gulf Coast Multi-Congregation Rev. Alice Syltie and others This Sunday we join with our neighbor congregations all over the state of Alabama to celebrate Earth Day and remember our commitment to be good stewards of the Earth, our only home. A specific LIVE link will be sent in the … Continue reading The Earth is What We All Have in Common: A UUnited Service
LIVE ZOOM SERVICE Join us for a special live Zoom Sunday Service to celebrate the Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, the boy from Troy, who would have turned 81 this Sunday. Features of this service include a Mindfulness Moment with Pam Levitt, a great story for all, recognition of Boy Scouts, music … Continue reading Building Beloved Community: The Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis
“Side with Love Sunday” presented by leaders across the UUA What if to “side with love” meant making bold, faith-full choices? What if it were even a little bit scary? This worship service brings together worship leaders and musicians from across the country to offer hopeful, moving, challenging reminders about what we as Unitarian Universalists … Continue reading Virtual Service: Side With Love Sunday
