“Feminist Stories: Libby Ware, Stell Simonton, Linda Bell, and Katrice Baker”

Four First Existentialist members talk about the feminist movement, their role in it, and how it impacted their lives.

Facilitator:  Charlene Ball
Musician: Charli Vogt

“Women’s History Month: Misbehaving Women Who Made History”

A relook at the rallying cry:  Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History (past and present).. The speaker has done their share of  being bad in the name of feminist social change.

Facilitator:  D. Patton White
Musician: Jean Heinrich

“The Gift of Touch”

Recently I was asked to talk about something that has gotten me through life. I realize that “touch” has been extremely vital, both receiving and giving. I think this could be the experience of many of us, so I want to explore this with you.

Facilitator: Libby Ware
Musician: Bill Chelton

“An Affirmation of Moral Worth: Philosophical Thoughts on the 2024 Election”

This talk will consist of two parts: 1. Sanjay  will reflect on insights by some of history’s greatest philosophers (concerning moral worth) who have helped me deal with the November election. 2. Shrey will talk about what, as a 9th grader, gives him hope about the world his generation will inherit.

Facilitator: Cindy Lou Who
Musician: Craig Rafuse

“Honoring our Ancestors:
An Integrative Approach”

Some various cultural ways in which we can honor the good, bad, and oh-so complicated parts of our ancestry and integrate this into our spirituality.

Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh
Musician: Craig Rafuse

“Celebrating Dr. Martin King: A Drum Major reflection for 2025”

Dr. Umoja will apply the main messages of Dr King’s January 1968 Drum Major Instinct to the social and political issues of 2025.

Facilitator: Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Kristen Hampton

“Where Do We Go From Here: Calling-In”

Facilitator:   Libby Ware
Musician: Bill Chelton

“Finding My Way in Today’s Reality”

Facilitator:   D. Patton White
Musician: Craig Rafuse