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
Christmas Eve family service led by Laura Keith King. 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 benefit our Members Assistance fund which is used throughout the year to help our church families … Continue reading Christmas Eve 2024
Presenter: Pat Gleich, Doctorate in Social Science and Sociology. Immigration is such a volatile subject at this time in our history. Join us as Dr. Gleich shares the history of voluntary immigration, looking at the last 200 years. She will present the trends and patterns, places of origin, and notable contributions. Included will be the … Continue reading History of voluntary immigration
What if the gaps in our lives—the tension between what we want and what actually happens—are where transformation begins? Drawing on narrative theory and the craft of storytelling, this talk explores how the struggles, surprises, and unanswered questions in our lives might be inviting us into wholeness. When we embrace the ‘story tension,’ we may … Continue reading The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: How Life’s Gaps Transform Us
In narrative theory, good antagonists aren’t just villains—they’re complex, relatable, and essential for growth. When we reframe the ‘bad guys’ in our experiences as real people in difficult situations, we open ourselves to empathy and transformation. This talk explores how the wisdom of narrative theory can help us live deeper, more compassionate, and more meaningful … Continue reading The Spiritual Wisdom of Narrative Theory: Beyond Villains and Heroes
In Honor of MLK weekend: Singer Pearl Ash surprised fans at last spring’s Pensacola Jazz Fest with her spirited tribute to Nina Simone. Nina Simone was a jazz and blues artist who became an outspoken civil rights activist in the 1960s and ‘70s. Pearl will reprise the performance with a group of seasoned jazz players … Continue reading The Music of Nina Simone, performed by Pearl Ash
Mark Swaney, UUCP Member, will present the history of the Unitarian Universalist churches: their origin and development through the Reformation, and the history up through their founding in the USA. This presentation will be a “sketch history” discussing the main points of our heritage.
