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

The Spirituality Behind E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One

As part of Escambia County’s Law Week, presenter Zachary Helton explores the spirituality behind our national motto, E Pluribus Unum—“Out of many, one.” More than a civic slogan, it points to a sacred truth: that wholeness comes not from sameness, but from honoring and connecting our differences. From the inner workings of the brain to … Continue reading The Spirituality Behind E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One

Mother’s Day

Join us as we reflect on this day: A blessing or a challenge? Who gets to celebrate? Presenter Theresa Everett is a certified and licensed Preacher, Worship & Eucharist Minister and Pastoral Care leader in the Episcopal Church. She is an active member at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Navarre, where she serves regularly as … Continue reading Mother’s Day

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