Sharing their history, a panelist of FUF members will talk about what has proved successful and challenging for Sunday Service Programs over the years. Having no minister, FUF as a lay-led congregation creates the opportunity to engage a variety of speakers on a variety of subjects. Rather than centering on individual tastes and preferences, collective...
In His Name, She Said Sonny Brewer will discuss his latest book, one which addresses a Gospel mystery. Sonny Brewer is a writer and storyteller. He is the author of four novels, including The Poet of Tolstoy Park. His latest book is an illustrated storybook, In His Name, She Said.
Good Grief Without God: A Spiritually Inclusive Approach to Loss Religious folks often balk at the idea that anyone could make it through a loss without a faith to support them, and yet people of all persuasions – spiritual, secular, and everywhere in between – cope successfully with loss every day. In this talk, Claire...
From a Hacker’s Perspective explores cybersecurity and how we can stay more secure as our daily lives become increasingly connected in a digital world. Using real-world examples and attacker tactics, the talk helps attendees better understand the risks we face and how those risks translate into everyday decisions. Chad Bedwell is the Operational Technology (OT)...
“Inequality: Bad for the Poor.... and the Rich” Research shows that societies experience more social, environmental and health problems as the gap between the wealthy and the poor increases. In this talk, Nick will present research and insights from the work of the Equality Trust, exploring how inequality affects everyone—from the bottom to the top. Nick Coulson is...
"Filling Plates & Filling Hearts" This talk explores the importance of sharing healthy food with members of our community who are hungry—while protecting their dignity and building meaningful connections that help address other needs. Deann will also share updates on the Prodisee Pantry, along with exciting plans for future expansion. Deann Servos is the Executive...
"Begin with Hope" One of most iconic phrases from scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 13: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Love is often seen as the ultimate goal—caring for people and affirming the worth and dignity of all, as expressed in our first UU...
The Member Support Committee is sponsoring a fun celebration to: We give in gratitude of our time, talents and treasures, and in doing so, we also receive.
Ed Harris: UU Minister and Civil Rights Activist UU minister Ed Harris was one of the white liberal activists involved in the Birmingham civil rights unrest. He founded the ACLU there and worked for equal rights. For his troubles he was attacked repeatedly. Narrowly missing more attacks, he and his family fled the city to...
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Ticking Time Bomb at Plant Barry Overview of the threat of 21 million tons of toxic coal ash next to the Mobile River in the Tensaw Delta and possible permanent pollution unless action is taken now. I was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 1973 and practiced...
The Civil War in Baldwin Co. Alabama, a Brief Overview Mr. Czekanski will provide a brief overview of historic events in Baldwin County Alabama during the Civil War from the occupation of Fort Morgan to the Battle of Mobile Bay and the Surrender of Ft. Blakely, the last major battle of the war. A retired...
