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...
Why Poetry Matters in an Unjust World Even though empathy has been said to be detrimental, it is in fact what makes us human, bends the arc of the universe toward justice, champions equity, and encourages our compassion for each other. Poetry has long been a reflection of that empathy. It is often our earliest...
New Beginnings On Easter Sunday, April 5, we will have a circle to share our experiences with “new beginnings.” Easter is one of the highlights of the Christian traditions. Celebrating Easter in the spring denotes new awakenings of nature. The Easter Bunny is a folkloric symbol of Easter that brings eggs. Easter eggs symbolize...
“The Story of Love” 3rd UU Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations Human love is necessary for the survival of our species. Our brains and bodies push us to find others to love and to mate with because we are “pack animals” and “primates”. Harvey will trace the...
“Growing Up in an Era of Gun Violence: Understanding the Impact on Gen Z” 6th UU Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all This talk reflects on how the increase in mass shootings has affected Generation Z, highlighting the mental and physical toll of ongoing stress and its influence...
Overcoming Obstacles Together as A Loving Community 2nd UU Principle: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations Debby’s mission is to inspire others to soar and to recognize their ability to succeed and overcome obstacles, even in the face of life’s challenges. She emphasizes that we can change the world around us by demonstrating justice,...
Sacred Worth: Consent, Respect, and Responding to Sexual Assault When we say every person has inherent worth and dignity, we commit ourselves to protecting that worth, in ourselves, in our partners, in our communities. Consent is how we honor that commitment. Preventing sexual assault is how we defend it. And supporting survivors is how we...
Exploring a Faith-Based Response to Climate Migration The global surge in migration over the past decades, often linked to climate change, is now frequently in the news and has spurred a new era of hard-right politics in wealthier countries, including the United States. According to Colette Pichon Battle, a New Orleans-based climate justice strategist and...
Council on Aging Kelly will discuss resources available in Baldwin County for the aging population. The Council on Aging’s mission is to serve as an advocate for Baldwin County seniors. To educate and enlist the support of all levels of government, service agencies and private organizations that can assist with securing resources and implementing programs....
The Flower Communion is a UU celebration originated in 1923 by Rev. Norbert Capek, a Unitarian minister in Czechoslovakia. His wife Maja Capek, also a Unitarian minister, introduced it in 1940 at the Bedford Massachusetts Unitarian Church where she was serving at the time. The program will include information on the Capeks, the historical era...
Quakers in Fairhope: A 100+ Year History Dr. Motley will share the origins of the Fairhope Friends (Quaker) Meeting on Fairhope Avenue, just down the street from FUF. The meeting and its historic building have been part of the community for over 100 years and carry a rich history. Her talk will include the story...
Indivisible Baldwin County began as a way for local residents to come together and speak out on issues impacting their community by organizing rallies and public demonstrations across the county, including the “No Kings” protests. The group felt it was important for local residents to have a dissenting voice, under the philosophy that “silence is...
