Dr. Rick Harper
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.
Topic: Social Justice
Some Critical Thoughts about Critical Race Theory
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
Virtual Service: Striving for Justice
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.”
The Earth is What We All Have in Common: A UUnited Service
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
Building Beloved Community: The Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis
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
Virtual Service: Side With Love Sunday
“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
Virtual Service: Educating for Liberation
This third message in a series on 30 Days of Love focuses on Educating for Liberation, presented by guest speaker Dr. Cheryl Howard, Board President of the African-American Heritage Society. The service also includes music by Denise D’Angelo, Lea Morris, and the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Church as well as readings and words from Reverend Alice Syltie, … Continue reading Virtual Service: Educating for Liberation
Side With Love: Living Our Values in the World
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on January 17 for a LIVE Zoom Service! Members and Friends will recieve an email with an invitation before the service – check with the minister or a friend in the congregation if you think you haven’t gotten the email by Sunday morning. On this weekend, dedicated to the life and … Continue reading Side With Love: Living Our Values in the World
Transgender Day of Remembrance
On this Sunday we will recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance (#TDOR), an annual observance honoring the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The day was founded in 1999 and has slowly evolved into an international day of action, observed every November 20th. Listen to the audio of this service … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance
Songs of the Struggle – Toward LGBTQ Recognition & Dignity
Music unites, inflames, evokes and inspires, and music has been an important part of contemporary social movements. Although it is not possible to summarize the LGBTQ movement toward recognition and dignity into a single portrayal, Carla and Pat will present – through words and songs – music and a bit of context that represents a … Continue reading Songs of the Struggle – Toward LGBTQ Recognition & Dignity