The myths of the Christmas story pour over us like heard sauce over a steaming pudding! Is there anything there for UUs? Let’s differentiate between fact and myth and see if we can find some truth to warm our hearts! Second Hour Small Groups 11:15am – 12:15 pm Front Porch, Your Response, Please!, led by … Continue reading Angels, Shepherds & Kings, Oh My!
Fun and excitement for everyone! This pageant requires no rehearsal. Come as you are and join in celebrating the holiday season. Second Hour Small Groups Free Thinkers, Friendly, led by Alex Faulkner in the Library Buddhistarians, led by Bill Campbell in the Harmony Room “Reflections by Brother Toby”, led by Jane Park in the Fron … Continue reading Holiday Pageant
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but for some, depression and anxiety are more common. What are some ways we can find, generate and even share some joy now and into the new year? Second Hour Groups TED TALKS, led by Josh Ashley in the Library Pagan Pathways: “Norse Tradition” led by … Continue reading Searching For Joy
You could say that fellowship community is a kind of “Musical Chairs’ game where we ponder and sometimes struggle over who gets to sit where? Who owns and occupies the space, who gets the comfy chairs, and who gets the rickety stools? Let’s look closely at power, privilege, and resources. (Pre-recorded by Rev. Ruth) Second Hour … Continue reading Must I Sit Next to Them?
Join us for a multigeneration service in support of the UU Service Committee, the outreach, and ustice branch of the UUA. We will show our thanks in the season of harvest. Second Hour Groups Free Thinkers, Friendly led by Alex Faulkner in the Library Unquiet Meditations led by Shar Farley in the Front of the … Continue reading The UU Service Committee/Guest at Your Table
Lots of folk try to tell us who we are or who we should be. Figuring out our authentic self and how to live out of that self-understanding can be a challenge and it is a vital part of the journey we are all on. We will have a special Ceremony of Gratitude for all … Continue reading The Authentic Self
The national mid-term elections are nigh! Our country is in turmoil and politicians are running amok! On Tuesday night, we’ll all be glued to our devices, eager, excited and worried about the results. It’s a bit like skydiving. We all jump together, but the location and nature of the landing is uncertain. Then we dust ourselves off and … Continue reading 1, 2, 3 … Jump!
Some dangers are manufactured and others are very real. Is there a way to make positive use of our fears to enrich our lives? Or at least make them easier to live with? For this multigenerational service, everyone is invited to wear a costume in the spirit of the Halloween season (but not too scary, … Continue reading Embracing Our Fears
(Recorded in Panama City) Even as we promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning (our 4th Principle) we may also succumb to the temptation to make idols out of our beliefs, practices and objects. What is so sacred that it cannot be changed? What is so guarded that it cannot be discussed? … Continue reading Bibles, Religions and Other Idols
The good the bad and the ugly of voting in 2022. What has changed – or not. An election is soon and there has been Florida legislation that makes it more “secure” and less “fraud.” As close to a non-political twenty minutes as is possible. Read the Transcript 2nd Hour Groups: Porch Swing, Your Response … Continue reading Voting and Godliness
