Topic: World Religions

“Do justice”: the Prophetic Critique and reclaiming religious identity as an active force for good

Presenter: Joe Vinson, UUCP Member. Politicians are more than happy to use the Bible as a proof text for discrimination, hatred, and violence in ways that are truly baffling. If America were truly a “Judeo-Christian nation,” what would that look like? What can the 8th century prophets teach us about reframing divine authority for social … Continue reading “Do justice”: the Prophetic Critique and reclaiming religious identity as an active force for good

Christmas Eve Service

Led by Joe Vinson. Bring family, friends, and guests for a special service of carols and readings for all ages. concluding with a traditional candle lighting ritual. A Special Offering will be taken to replenish our UUCP Members Assistance fund which is used throughout the year to benefit our church families in time of need. If … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service

The Tower and the Rock: Reclaiming Mary Magdalene and Rewriting the Stories That Built Patriarchy

What if one of the most important women in the Gospels was quietly edited out—and what if that edit changed the course of Christian history? In this talk, based on the work of Elizabeth Schrader and Diana Butler Bass, Zach Helton explores new scholarship on Mary Magdalene, revealing how her erasure shaped the church we … Continue reading The Tower and the Rock: Reclaiming Mary Magdalene and Rewriting the Stories That Built Patriarchy

Shame Resilience as a Path to Collective Wholeness

Our presenter is Rev. Dr. Frances Jeanne Smathers, founder and director of The Order of Hildegard. The western religious landscape has been heavily influenced by concepts and ideologies rooted in shame. How can we develop shame resilience and live into community life with a more embodied and connected ethic? Frances (she/they)  is an interfaith community … Continue reading Shame Resilience as a Path to Collective Wholeness

Gaia’s Lament

Presenter: Gay Yow, Friend of UUCP and Former Spokesperson for Greenpeace. Join in learning more about Gaia, Mother Earth. Gay Yow will present the “Magic of Mother Earth: Grounding and her amazing science of water.” Join in honoring Gaia after the Service out in the front garden with a ritual of a grounding meditation and Blessing … Continue reading Gaia’s Lament

Their Eyes Were Watching God

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.

Fierce Compassion: Creating Safety in the Midst of Horror

Presenter: Catherine Quiring, MA, LMHC, Guest Speaker.  The Christmas story is one of fierce compassion and love. It is set against a backdrop of empire, violence, and genocide, which may feel all too familiar to us today. The legacy of Rabbi Jesus and his birth story is one of fierce compassion, and creating safety in the … Continue reading Fierce Compassion: Creating Safety in the Midst of Horror

Holidays with and from our UUCP children

Presenter: Honor Bell, CRE Coordinator and the Children of the Children’s Religious Education Program (CRE). Come to enjoy the offerings from our children. They will be sharing about various winter holidays they have been studying in CRE. In addition, they will be describing their favorite parts.