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# Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

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- [UU History, Part 4: Into the Future—What UU Means to Me](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-08-23/) - UU History, Part 4: Into the Future—What UU Means to Me This interactive program will invite us to reflect on what Unitarian Universalism means in our own lives and to share those reflections with one another. Seating will be arranged in circles to encourage conversation and connection. Through personal reflection and small-group discussion, we hope
- [A Celebration of American Labor in Poem and Song](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-09-06/) - Speaker: Mike Turner In observance of Labor Day, Fairhope poet/songwriter Mike Turner shares a selection of poems and songs that celebrate the American Worker. Mike Turner was named 2017 Male Gospel Entertainer of the Year by the North America Country Music Associations International; featured performing his original songs about life on the Gulf Coast at
- [Mary Anderson & Virginia McClintock](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-08-09/) - UU History, Part 3: UU Coming to Fairhope, AL Mary Anderson and Virginia McClintock will present this special 3-part series on UU History. In the Utopian community of Fairhope, Alabama, a bunch of free thinkers came together and gradually formed the Fairhope Unitarian (Universalist) Fellowship now growing and thriving! Mary Anderson moved to Daphne, Alabama
- ["The Power of Our Past"](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-08-30/) - Speaker: Beverly Cooper Grassroots advocacy was used to gain power for our community yesterday and it is still the energizing force that will sustain us today. Beverly Cooper, co-founder of STAND-UP MOBILE a community engagement organization dedicated to bringing the voice of the Black community to community needs and issues at all levels. Beverly is
- [Going Native! (With Plants)](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-08-16/) - This talk explores the growing sustainability movement to convert lawns to native plants and pollinator-friendly landscapes with a wilder, more naturalistic design focus. The speaker will discuss the history of lawns and turf grasses, as well as the types of native plants best suited for pollinators in our area. This talk will also cover the
- [Dr. Suzanne Tormoen](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-08-02/) - "Breakthroughs That Shaped Modern Medicine" This talk explores key developments in infectious disease, neurology, genetics, surgery, emergency care, and modern therapeutics. Its central theme is simple: progress in medicine often comes from careful observation, the courage to challenge established ideas, and stronger evidence. Through these examples, we will see not only how treatments changed, but
- [Mary Anderson & Virginia McClintock](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-07-19/) - UU History, Part 2: UU Coming to America Mary Anderson and Virginia McClintock will present this special 3-part series on UU History. Unitarianism came to America via the Puritans; Unitarianism and Deism influenced our Founding Fathers; Unitarianism emerged over the centuries; and Unitarians and Universalism merged as one faith in 1961 providing us with our
- [Mary Anderson & Virginia McClintock](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-07-12/) - UU History, Part 1: Early History of UU Mary Anderson and Virginia McClintock will present this special 3-part series on UU History. Over the centuries, historical events suppressed and inspired religious thinking that led to Unitarian Universalism concepts. Unitarian Universalists over the ages have been radicals living in small minorities, often prolific writers and/or orators, who
- [Bellamy Watson](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-07-26/) - The Wheel of the Year: The Pagan Sabbats A brief overview of the Celtic holidays that many modern pagans celebrate, and a deeper look at the next one, with some rituals you can do to honor it. Bellamy Watson (He/They) has been a practicing pagan for around ten years. He mostly works with Demeter, though
- [Tom Czekanski](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-07-05/) - The 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence We have all heard of the Declaration of Independence, but how many of us know what it says? Mr. Czekanski will read the Declaration. You may be surprised by what you hear. A retired museum curator Mr. Czekanski is enjoying his retirement in Silverhill, AL and sharing
- [Victoria Taylor, AIDB](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-06-28/) - “What Compassion Sounds Like: Creating Spaces of Equity and Understanding” Grounded in the Unitarian Universalist principle of justice, equity, and compassion in human relations, this talk explores what it means to create a world where every person is fully seen, understood, and supported. Drawing from my work with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, and DeafBlind,
- [Alan Samry](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-06-14/) - Organic Matters: Marietta Johnson and Her School Organic Matters will provide an overview of Marietta Johnson's School of Organic Education from its founding in 1907 to the reopening of Marietta Johnson Museum in the newly restored Bell Building on the Fairhope Campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. Alan Samry, a below-the-knee amputee, is a writer,
- [UUA General Assembly - Live-Streamed](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-06-21/) - Please note: due to the live broadcast schedule, this program will begin at 10:00am rather than our usual 11:00am Sunday program time. Join us as we live-stream the 2026 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly Sunday program, part of the UUA’s annual gathering that brings together Unitarian Universalists from across the country. This year’s virtual “Everywhere GA”
- [Carol Motley](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-05-31/) - 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
- [Scott McNair: Indivisible Baldwin County](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-06-07/) - 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
- [FUF Flower Communion](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-05-24/) - 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
- [Kelly Childress](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-05-17/) - 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.
- [Janet Fischer & Diane Zills, LMSW](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-05-03/) - 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
- [Lella Lowe](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-05-10/) - 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
- [Debby Hackbarth](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-04-26/) - 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,
- [Divia Avrill](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-04-19/) - “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
- [Dr. Harvey Joanning](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-04-12/) - “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
- [Easter Circle](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-04-05/) - 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
- [Diane Thomas](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-03-15/) - 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. Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Diane received her PhD in Clinical Psychology in 1973 and practiced for 20
- [Ken Hudson](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-03-08/) - Religion, Morality, and Science in the 21st Century More information coming soon.
- [Jacqueline Allen Trimble](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-03-29/) - 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
- [Tom Czekanski](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-03-22/) - 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
- [Irene Wegner](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-03-01/) - 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
- [Giving in Gratitude FUF Festival](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-02-22/) - The Member Support Committee is sponsoring a fun celebration to: Recognize our volunteers, Describe connection opportunities through committee volunteering and participation in Fellowship community offerings, Encourage regular financial giving. We give in gratitude of our time, talents and treasures, and in doing so, we also receive.
- [Harold W. Beu](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-02-15/) - "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
- [Deann Servos - Prodisee Pantry](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-02-08/) - "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
- [Nick Coulson](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-02-01/) - “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
- [Sonny Brewer](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-01-11/) - 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.
- [Claire Helton](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-01-18/) - 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
- [Chad Bedwell](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-01-25/) - 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)
- [FUF Programs Over the Ages](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2026-01-04/) - 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
- [Annual Member Meeting](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-12-07/) - This is the major opportunity for the FUF Board members to outline the developments over the past year and plans for the future to members. It is the opportunity for members to vote in a new Board and to comment on and question what they are hearing. Stay for pizza and holiday decorating after!
- [FUF Board Candidate Panel](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-11-30/) - The nominating Committee has finalized the Candidates that they are recommending for the Executive Board next year. Candidates for positions on the FUF Board will describe their plans and suitability for board positions. This will be followed by a Q & A when members can put questions to candidates. Unitarian Universalists hold up democratic values as one of the
- [Dr. Bill Goetter](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-12-14/) - A Brief History of Vaccination Dr. Goetter will talk about the trials and tribulations of vaccines. Dr. Goetter is a retired physician, Board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease. He has served on the Alabama State Board of Health for 9 years.
- [Hopes and Resolutions for the New Year](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-12-28/) - We’ll meet in an oval seating arrangement so everyone can see and engage with one another. As the microphone is passed around, each person will have the opportunity to share a brief reflection, hope, or resolution for the year ahead. Participation is welcome but never required.
- [Bah Humbug!](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-12-21/) - See the true story of the origin of our American celebration of Christmas with a cast of Fellowship members. Irene Wegner will direct this 5th Annual event. Contact Irene if you are interested in being in the cast!
- [Brian Conway & Don Penzian Concert](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-11-15/) - Live in Concert! Tickets are only $20 in advance or $25 at the door! Purchase tickets online BRIAN CONWAY performs with a skill, grace and force that are steeped in tradition but distinctively his own. Well known in the Irish/Celtic community, Conway has won numerous All-Ireland fiddling competitions, and has been called one of the
- [Dr. Harvey Joanning](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-10-26/) - How Politicians Manipulate Our Brains For millennia leaders have used rhetoric to persuade others to follow them. Neuroscience has revealed why this is possible. Politicians now employ neuroscience to assist them in manipulating us to support them. This talk will explain how this is done, and what we can do to avoid being manipulated. Dr
- [Carl Couret](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-11-02/) - "Survival of the Fittest"This phrase was not coined by Darwin. It was from an English polymath, Herbert Spencer, who used it after reading Origin of the Species. He was well known in his time and has been credited for the basis of social Darwinism. Carl Couret is a retired fish and wildlife field biologist, ukulele
- [Miranda Estes & Christina Okarmus](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-11-09/) - Healthy Youth Education Miranda and Christina will discuss the state of adolescent education in our region. They will look at measures to empower young people to make good decisions and at the ways in which this is being undercut by legislative action, misleading advertising and reduced funding. BIOS: Miranda Estes (she/her) is the State Policy Action Manager at SIECUS where she has
- [Skip Jones](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-11-16/) - Golden Years: How Americans Invented & Reinvented the Golden Age Skip will review and discuss this book by James Chappel. In it Chappel examines how we Americans have viewed and responded: individually and socially-to the fact of aging. Skip is a native of Mobile and a resident of the Eastern Shore since 1980. He is
- [John Brown](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-11-23/) - Comprehensive Estate Planning 101 John will discuss the five essential documents in a comprehensive estate plan including their primary uses and their limitations. He will also identify the most overlooked aspects of a good estate plan. John Brown is a qualified as a certified Financial Planner Emeritus. He is the retired owner of the financial
- [Pop-Up Art Sale](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/pop-up-art-sale/) - On Saturday October 18, 2025, FUF will host an Arts Fundraiser. There will be paintings, sculptures, and art works of various media, as well as art supplies. To donate any items, please contact Pinky Bass. moosepinky@earthlink.net
- [Rachel Wright](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-10-19/) - Art, Wonder, and the Wheel of Life In this presentation, artist Rachel Wright will discuss a brief history of her art making culminating in the Cryptic Underwing exhibition, on now at the Mobile Museum of Art. She will explore the themes of mortality and beauty, and how they compelled her to explore the Mobile-Tensaw Delta as part of
- [Members' Summer Stories](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-10-12/) - Some of us have been running away from the heat and humidity and most of us are back. We’re even beginning to welcome back snowbirds. Some have remained steadfast in Baldwin County weathering what the climate threw at us. We will sit in a circle and tell stories of our summers; of foreign parts, of
- [Dr. Suzanne Tormoen](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-10-05/) - The Chalice The flaming chalice is the official logo of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). It is enshrined in stained glass at the head of our fellowship hall, and our most significant symbol. But what is its meaning and significance ? Suzanne will unpack its history & relevance to the Unitarianism. Suzanne has been a Unitarian
- [Frye Gaillard](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-09-28/) - Heroes and Other Mortals Frye Gaillard will select stories from his most recent book, Heroes and Other Mortals. This is a collection of inspiring profiles Gaillard has written throughout his career, telling the stories of activists, artists, musicians and others who worked to make the world a better place. Frye lives in Mobile, Alabama, and is the writer-in-residence
- [Mike Turner](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-09-21/) - Celebrating the International Day of Peace in Poetry and Song Mike Turner celebrates the UN International Day of Peace (Sunday, September 21, 2025) with a selection of his original songs and poems to advocate peace and oppose war and violence. Mike Turner is a songwriter/poet living in Fairhope. He was named 2025 Poet of the
- [Frank Barragan](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-09-14/) - The Work of the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice Frank in conversation with Nick Coulson will talk about the history and role of the Hispanic immigrant community in this country. He will discuss the effect of the current administration’s policies, and their impact on Hispanic communities. Email questions you would like to have asked to njcoulson@gmail.com
- [Kate Carver & Sarah Laurio](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-09-07/) - Baldwin Family Village: Transitional Housing for Homeless Women & Children Dumas Wesley Community Center approaches poverty, homelessness and inequity by offering long term transformation. By using a connected web of services: transitional housing, youth enrichment, senior wellness, emergency aid and workforce training as well as food, clothing and transportation- the Center addresses a wide spectrum
- [Stand-Up Comedy Jam](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/stand-up-comedy-jam/) - Join us for a night full of laughter! We'll have five fabulous comedians under one roof!
- [Kelsey Lovett](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-31/) - Impact 100 and Baldwin County Kelsey will discuss how Impact 100 works in the Baldwin County Community. Kelsey will share the process for application and award of grants and also discuss support that the organization gives throughout the county. She will highlight the most recent grants, how to join and how to support in other
- [John Sledge](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-24/) - Mobile and Havana: Two Sisters Across the Gulf John Sledge is one of the authors of the recent book, "Mobile and Havana: Sisters Across the Gulf." He will provided an overview of the long linkage between two most exotic cities. They share stories of European conquest, trade, high-society connections, knowledge, and culture. It should be
- [Bill Meck](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-17/) - Everyday Law Do you really need a Last Will and Testament? This program will answer several legal questions like that one--questions that people ask frequently. It will be a potpourri of business-related legal concerns people encounter in everyday life. Bill Meck is a business lawyer. He graduated from The Citadel with a degree in English
- [Bruce Larsen](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-10/) - Contemporary Recycled Artwork Bruce Larsen is a sculptor and special-effects artist known internationally. He repurposes discarded and found objects into sculptures that typically depict animals in action poses and humans playing sports. He uses his artwork to bring new meaning to the objects while still allowing them to show their history. Larsen has won several
- [Luke Kiszla](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-08-03/) - Environmental Stewardship: A Foundation of Faith Luke will offer an overview of his personal motivations for environmental stewardship and a review of the current work of Mobile Baykeeper. Luke is Current Affairs Director for Mobile Baykeeper, working in policy and regulations. An Attorney by training, Luke arrived at Baykeeper in 2024 following a decade of
- [Phil Strinste](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-06/) - Wisdom of a "Prosumer" For over two years beginning in 1982, Phil and his wife, Gwen, helped build the passive solar house in Fairhope that Gwen’s father, Bayne, had designed with his wife, Annabelle. At the time of construction, inclusion of a photovoltaic component was often mentioned but was never incorporated. Phil and Gwen
- [Michael Cook & Robin Snyder](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-27/) - Today's Vaping and Narcan Issues Michael Cook and Robin Snider will discuss current issues facing our youth and young adults including vaping, Narcan, and good & bad choices. Mike Cook is director of Baldwin Services at the Drug Education Council (DEC) in Robertsdale, AL. Robin Snider is a retired Daphne Police Officer (30 years) and
- [Kevin Mohler](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-20/) - Impacting Special Needs in Our Community The American Autism & Rehabilitation Center in Daphne provides a full spectrum of therapies for people with special needs--speech, occupational, physical, and applied behavior analysis--all under one roof. The foundation offers additional resources, community connections, practical assistance, and so providing holistic support. Kevin Mohler is an entrepreneur and President
- [Alan Samry](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-07-13/) - The Writers Around Me For the past year, Alan has been researching and writing about Fairhope’s rich literary culture, including writers, editors, publishers, librarians, and bookstores. He will tell true stories of Fairhope’s literary beginnings with Marie Howland and Upton Sinclair through today’s local writers, including Sonny Brewer, Fannie Flagg and so many more. Alan
- [Alan Haft](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-29/) - Harry Haft: Auschwitz Survivor who Fought Rocky Marciano Alan's father, Harry Haft, survived 5 years in 6 different slave labor and extermination camps during WWII, weighting 105lb when liberated. Just one year later, he was in the ring fighting the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Alan will tell Harry's story. Alan Scott Haft wrote
- [Tracey Glover](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-15/) - Living with Reverence and Compassion for All Beings In this talk on Father's Day, Tracey will share about how her Dad gave her the greatest gift possible... He taught her to love the animals and the natural world. It's a love that has guided her path, and is the key to creating a compassionate, just
- [David Gespass](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-22/) - Do We Live in a Democracy? We frequently hear that “our democracy” is being threatened, but rarely does anyone question that we have a democracy. The talk will address the question of whether, and to what extent, the United States is a democracy. David is a semi-retired civil rights lawyer and long-time social justice and
- [Catherine King](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-08/) - Henry Stuart’s Diaries & Photos: New Info about the Hermit of MontroseCatherine King will present new information recently received about Henry Stuart, who hand-built the now 100-year-old Round House at Tolstoy Park in Montrose. Stuart’s diaries, photographs, and other documents reveal fascinating information from the man known as “The Hermit of Montrose” and “Ye Olde
- [Honoring Our Elders, Celebrating Our History, Welcoming New Members](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-06-01/) - Special FUF Sunday Program In the 1920s, a group of liberal thinkers began meeting on Sunday mornings. A presentation by one of them on ethics or current affairs was followed by "vigorous" discussion. In April 1982, they constituted themselves the Fairhope Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. A dedicated building followed in 2003. This will be a special
- [No Kings National Protest](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-19/) - Join the Indivisible Mobile group at Mobile Government Plaza Saturday, April 19 at noon.
- [Jane Finger & Irene Wegner](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-25/) - Flower Communion This historic UU story of courage for liberty and brotherhood celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, community & the story of Norbert Capek and its influence on UU congregations around the world. Please bring a single flower (just one!) to the Fellowship service on Sunday Irene and her husband, Pete, have lived in many parts of the
- [Zach Helton](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-18/) - Palm Sunday: A New Way to Read the Story The Palm Sunday story has been told in many ways, often weighed down with religious baggage, but what if we understood it differently? What if we read the "Triumphal Entry" as a story of a bold political resistance and protest, leading into a week of courage and
- [Dean Mosher](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-04/) - Fighting to Protect Fairhope My history of working with great people to effect positive change in Fairhope for nearly half a century. Dean Mosher is a celebrated painter of epic historic paintings. Many hang in national museums and institutions, major universities, National Park Visitor Centers, and the Fairhope Museum of History. Mosher’s work has also appeared
- [Mother's Day](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-05-11/) - We will gather in a circle to remember both our Mom and our childhood years. This will give us all a chance to honor our Mom, remember our childhood, and tell some tales. If you can’t say something, you either can pass the mic or write it out for someone else to read.
- [Maya Carey](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-27/) - Hate & Extremism in Alabama and the Nation Maya Henson Carey, senior research analyst at the Southern Poverty Law Center, is back to discuss current trends and SPLC’s recent report on the Year in Hate and Extremism. Maya Henson Carey is a research analyst with the SPLC’s Intelligence Project, focusing on the anti-government and anti-student
- [Hollyrose Baker](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-20/) - A History of Trans Liberation Hollyrose will discuss the historical context for Trans people’s existence. She will describe the ways in which the colonial authority has targeted queer and transness, attempting to erase that cultural heritage and remove it from the historical record. She will tie this into current issues and offer instructions for the
- [Civics 101](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-06/) - Federal Government Fundamentals Have you ever wondered if you could pass the Naturalization test without studying? Let’s test our current knowledge and go over basic principles of our government, such as rule of law, hierarchy of laws and separation of powers. Finally, let’s cover our roles as citizens: our rights and responsibilities as "We the
- [Heidi Miller](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-04-13/) - The Yellowhammer Fund provides support and funding for women seeking care at one of Alabama’s three independent abortion clinics. They engage in policy advocacy, and offer help to low income families, with legal defense, and contraception by mail. Heidi Miller, born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama now lives in Birmingham. She has a BA in
- [Rummage Sale](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/rummage-sale-2025/) - Come find your new treasure at our Rummage Sale! This is a huge multifamily sale with hundreds of items! You won't want to miss it.
- [Big Brothers Big Sisters](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-30/) - Kelly Qualls BBBS provides mentors for young people, creating a network of support and growth. It helps them make better choices and develop essential life skills. Mentoring helps young people navigate challenges and reach their potential. It allows the mentor to connect with young people and to challenge themselves and develop new skills. The positive
- [Pi Day](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/pi-day/) - Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship will be hosting their 4th Annual Pi Day on Friday, March 14, 2025. For all you non-math geeks, Pi Day celebrates the mathematical constant π, whose first three numbers are 3.14. But don’t worry. The only math involved is simple. Join us from 3-6pm at 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532. The
- [Eat Plants, Love Animals](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/eat-plants-love-animals/) - Come enjoy a free light breakfast and join Dr. Strickland from the University of Alabama for a discussion on ethics, science, and the advantages of a whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes animal products. This will be followed by an expert panel with physicians and farm animal rescue advocates. No registration required.
- [Uke Open Jam](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/uke-open-jam-2/) - Bring your ukulele and join us every Monday for an open jam session!
- [Uke Open Jam](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/uke-open-jam/) - Bring your ukulele and join us every Monday for an open jam session!
- [Harvey Joanning](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-02-23/) - Living in Outer Space or on Other Planets Many dream of settlements on other planets or in orbit. Are such settlements possible? What would it be like to live in them? Could humans survive and have children there? Harvey will explore these questions and describe the technology necessary needed. Ethical issues will also be explored.
- [Christian Wagley](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-23/) - A Natural History of the Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico is rich in biodiversity. From Native American communities to today's industrialized Gulf rich in fossil energy resources, we'll explore the region's natural history and current status. Rice's whale, a species found in the Gulf of Mexico and nowhere else in the world, illustrates
- [Corey Harvard](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-16/) - We Danced at Night LGBTQ+ history offers a story of resilience in the challenging times. Prism United is looking to queer ancestry to make a path forward in the current cultural climate. We believe it's a wisdom we can all learn from. Corey Harvard is a poet and singer-songwriter from Grand Bay, Alabama. He is
- [Pat Siano](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-09/) - National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health for All Pat will introduce us to NAMI, which provides services to those with mental illness and their families. She will provide a brief history of NAMI Baldwin branch and describe the programs and work that they run. She will invite us to join at the bargain rate
- [Dev Wakely](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2025-03-02/) - Building an Alabama for All of Us Dev will cover developments in public policy in this new era at the State House. This may also include some advocacy opportunities. He'll cover some networking as well as other opportunities broader than those at the State House. Dev Wakeley is Alabama Arise's worker policy advocate. His work
- [Women of Wisdom Discussion Group](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/women-of-wisdom-discussion-group-2/)
- [Women of Wisdom Discussion Group](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/women-of-wisdom-discussion-group/)
- [February 2: Jeremiah Chapman](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/february-2-2025/) - "Gulfquest" to "National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico" A history of the museum, its new name, rebranding, and why it's somewhere you should visit. Opened in September 2015, the GulfQuest Museum in downtown Mobile had earned a mixed reputation among locals. Now rebranded, it has become a fantastic destination and offers something for
- [February 16: Bob Zellner](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/february-16-2025/) - The South in the Midst of Change Bob will report on how Alabama and the Deep South is progressing in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bob Zellner has been and is an active leader in the Civil Rights Movement from the 1960s to today. He risked his life--and nearly lost it--many times. As an
- [February 9: Kim MacQueen](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/february-9-2025/) - About the Bahá’í Faith The Bahá’í faith is an independent world religion that recognizes the oneness of humanity while celebrating its diversity. It embraces both the belief in one God and the essential shared truth of all religions. It provides a framework for living a life connected to the sacred and contributing to the needs
- [January 26: Lila Ryals](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/january-26-lila-ryals/) - What Would Mama Do? Growing Up an "Almost" Orphan Lila's mother died days before Lila's ninth birthday. Her dad abandoned the two youngest of his six children. Lila and her younger brother were left on their own to look after themselves: feeding, health care, schooling, and everything else. Lila and her brother struggled daily, but
- [January 12: Sandy Tormoen](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/january-12-sandy-tormoen/) - Baldwin County Trailblazers In 1995, the Baldwin County Trailblazers led a 20-year project to create the Eastern Shore Trail, a 23-mile bike and pedestrian pathway from I-10 to Weeks Bay. Sandy will highlight the Trailblazers mission and history and the way they encourage active lifestyles and safe places for walking, including the Walking School Bus
- [January 19: Elaine Snyder-Conn](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/january-19-elaine-snyder-conn/) - Nuclear Power: Is it part of the solution? Nuclear power could provide a carbon-dioxide and methane free source of power, unlike coal gas and oil. However nuclear plants are susceptible to accidents depending on location and terrorist activity. Waste disposal is also an unsolved issue. Elaine Snyder-Conn was an Environmental Contaminant Specialist in U.S Fish and Wildlife
- [January 5 - Pinky Bass](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/january-5-pinky-bass/) - Threads of (Dis)Integration ”I am because we are” Ubuntu Philosophy. “My life, like a tapestry, has threads that have encoded themselves in me and shown themselves throughout my web of people, materials, experiences, feelings and places. Strands pass through barely perceptible pinoles and permeable cells, creating conjunctions to be investigated, interwoven or reworked. Hume says
- [December 29: Hopes and Resolutions for the New Year](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/december-29-hopes-and-resolutions-for-the-new-year/) - Share your hopes and resolutions for the coming New Year with us!
- [Annual FUF Congregational Meeting](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/annual-fuf-congregational-meeting/) - This is the major opportunity for the FUF Board members to outline the developments over the past year, as well as plans for the future to the FUF congregation. It is the opportunity for FUF members to vote in a new Board for 2025 and to comment on and question what they are hearing.
- [December 22: Holiday Stories](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/december-22-holiday-stories/) - Come share your favorite holiday story and hear new ones. Recount some memorable, interesting, or amusing tales from holidays past. No subject is off limits. Members and friends are requested to come armed with a tale to tell!
- [December 15: Bah Humbug!](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/december-15-bah-humbug/) - The Fellowship will see the true story of the origin of our American celebration of Christmas with a cast of members. We have celebrated thus this last 4 years. Irene Wagner will direct.
- [WOW (Women of Wisdom)](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/wow-women-of-wisdom/)
- [Presentation of 2025 FUF Board Candidates](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/presentation-of-2025-fuf-board-candidates/) - Candidates for the positions on the 2025 Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship General Board will talk about the work they would do if elected to the Board. There will be an opportunity to question the candidates about any issue, and to ask about how they will contribute to FUF. Members should see this as an opportunity to
- [Eastern Shore Uke Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/eastern-shore-uke-club-4/)
- [Game Night](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/game-night-2/)
- [Thursday Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/thursday-club-2/)
- [Thursday Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/thursday-club/)
- [FUF Nonfiction Book](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/fuf-nonfiction-book/)
- [Eastern Shore Uke Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/eastern-shore-uke-club-2/)
- [Eastern Shore Uke Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/eastern-shore-uke-club-3/)
- [Men's Group at Kind Cafe](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/mens-group-at-kind-cafe/)
- [Men's Group at Kind Cafe](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/mens-group-at-kind-cafe-2/)
- [Men's Group at Kind Cafe](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/mens-group-at-kind-cafe-3/)
- [FUF Nonfiction Book Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/fuf-nonfiction-book-club/)
- [FUF Fiction Book Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/fuf-fiction-book-club/)
- [Eastern Shore Uke Club](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/eastern-shore-uke-club/)
- [November 24th: Bob Echols](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/november-24th-bob-echols/) - Albert Schweitzer and Reverence for Life: Love, Mercy, and Stewardship Bob Echols will introduce attendees to the great humanitarian, Albert Schweitzer, and his renowned ethos of a reverence fro life, the irrefragable tenet that all life is possessed of innate worth and value, and that our sacred duty as mankind is to serve as stewards
- [November 10th: Sarah Wright](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/november-10th-sarah-wright/) - Sarah Wright: Alabama Cotton and Bemis Bags: Pieces into Quilt History Feedsack quilts represent the artistic expression of American women in a distinctive textile era, 1930‒1960, when quilts were created from colorful, patterned fabrics that started out as feed or flour sacks. Many of these bags originated in the cotton fields of Alabama with Bemis
- [Game Night](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/game-night/) - Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for Game Night! Come have fun with the FUF community!
- [November 17th: Ken Hudson](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/november-17th-ken-hudson/) - Honest to God: Religion and Denial that Climate Change is Caused by Us Data shows unequivocally that global warming is the result of human activity. The 2021 General Social Survey shows that a half of all Americans don't accept that global warming is caused by us. The main causes of this appear to be fundamentalist
- [November 3rd: Catherine Quiring](https://fairhopeuu.org/event/2024-11-03/) - Trust Yourself Again: Reclaim Your Inner Compass Reclaim self-trust, learn about interoception and our ability to listen to all the information from our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, body, and intuition to form a collective inner wisdom or compass. Heal from authoritarian, colonizing, and fundamentalist worldviews and systems that taught it was not safe to trust yourself.

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