Topic: World Religions

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.

Advent: A time that is not just for Christians

Presenter: Theresa Everett is a certified and licensed Lay Preacher and Worship & Eucharist Minister. Contrary to what millions of people think, Advent is not a “Christian” invention, but rather deeply rooted in ancient pagan traditions. Come and let us explore together and embrace this advent and the natural season which leads us into the … Continue reading Advent: A time that is not just for Christians

Evolution, God, and the Bible

Presenter: Joe Vinson, President of UUCP. How do we know what we know about evolution? In religion as in nature, things change over time. What does that mean for us? This Service will be followed by our Annual UUCP Community Thanksgiving Dinner.