First Existentialist Congregation
An independent member of the Unitarian Universalist Association
“Pride Weekend” Born and growing up in seacoast New Hampshire, Dave Bryant Hayward became an activist while a student at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. from 1967 -1971. Desperately coming out to the legendary Frank Kameny, president of the D.C. Mattachine Society, in a May 1969 phone call, Dave learned where the gay bars …
“How LGBTQ Rights Bring The Bible Belt Out of Bondage” LGBTQ rights challenge gender-conforming norms, patriarchy and the prevailing power structure. Learn to live with it! From Oct 10, 2021: Born and growing up in seacoast New Hampshire, Dave Bryant Hayward became an activist while a student at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. from …
‘The Courage to Be Now?’ I will be talking about how we continue to find joy in daily struggles while dealing with loss, illness, and pain, using an existentialist and feminist perspective to explore choices and habits. I will be incorporating some Buddhist thought into the talk as well. Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh Musicians: Scott Hooker …
The Membership Guild is afraid to invite you to GHOSTSTORIES: REAL LIFE SPOOKY TALESOn Friday, October 29, at 7:30 on Zoom. The zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/98112823375?pwd=V0JlNFM1dVlqcjlNMzRJVStybkJUdz09 Bring any real life terrifying stories, experienced or told, to share. Or just come and listen to your friends’ horrifying adventures. Unless you’re too scared. BOO!!!!
“Day of the Dead” Reverend Janna Nelson was ordained by the First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta in 1999, where she was an active member for decades before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to be closer to her large family. She is a retired elementary school teacher and preschool director who enjoys children and who learns …
“This is Not Who We Are: Thoughts on Living Up to Who We Are as Humans” Anthony Knight is the Founder, President & CEO of The Baton Foundation—a Georgia nonprofit organization that serves the emotional, intellectual and cultural needs of Black boys ages 10-17. Before founding the Foundation, Mr. Knight worked for twenty-two years as …
“The Archaeology and History of Native Americans in North Georgia: Mississippian Period, Contact, and Post-Contact“ Biography I am an archaeologist who has worked extensively in the Southeastern United States in both academic and cultural resource management settings. I received my Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Kentucky in 2011, after earning a M.A. degree …