July 17, 2021 marked the 200th anniversary of the day the Spanish flag was lowered for the last time in Pensacola and Florida became an American territory. UUCP Members Joe Vinson and Erin Renfroe will talk about the significance of that day, the 1821 Sampler Project – a unique product that was part of the … Continue reading The Changing of the Flags
In this talk Joyce Smandra will be sharing with us Jesus as teacher and mystic. Jesus knew his days were numbered, and he realized that his disciples did not understand that it was not him personally, but his teachings and way of life that that they needed. While moving about to avoid the authorities, Jesus … Continue reading I AM: Sayings of Jesus
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
UUCP opened on July 4 for services in the sanctuary! Join us for a unique online worship experience exploring the Directions from a Goddess-centered point of view. Imagined and curated by our very own Rev. Maggie Lovins, this original Unitarian Universalist Womenspirit vision also includes a watery westerly journey by UUCP’s Kate Wolverton. If you … Continue reading Spiraling Out From the Center
There are several philosophies about Life being a Journey; however, perhaps there is more to it than that. Perhaps we have experienced more journeys than we realize. What do we take with us and when do we arrive? UUCP Member Nancy Hagman will explore this with us, in the sanctuary and live on Facebook.
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.”
Nancy Hagman, MA of Ed, LMHC and longtime member of UUCP, will be presenting a talk on the possible impact of Mother’s Day as it relates to our current culture with Women. How has the feminine shown up in our world today, and how might it evolve as we move forward in the future?
This service features a range of original writing by UUCP members Carol Hemmye, Charlotte Crane, Rob Pallme, Laura Keith King, Pam Levitt, Margaret McClarin, and Dolly Berthelot. Included are complex and light poems and recollections and one longer excerpt from a metaphorical mythic fable of conflict and reconciliation intended for middle-school-aged through adults. This service’s … Continue reading Virtual Service: Creatively Becoming
