First Existentialist Congregation
An independent member of the Unitarian Universalist Association
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
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
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
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
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
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
Facilitator: Libby Ware
Musician: Bill Chelton
Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Craig Rafuse
Inspired by Marian Wright Edelman, a longtime civil and children’s rights advocate, her book Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors, and as we find ourselves in the darkest time of the year: we’ll focus on who and what has provided us light and guided our way through life. As we look forward, we will also consider how we might serve as lanterns to our communities – shining some hope where we find darkness.
Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Mick Kinney
As the year winds down and we gather in the holiday season, we turn to the timeless gifts of hope, faith, and joy. But what do these words truly mean in our ever-changing world? Together, we will explore new and ancient ways to understand these qualities, inviting in both the warmth and the challenges they bring. How do hope, faith, and joy show up in our lives amid uncertainty? Can we hold space for joy while facing life’s struggles? Join us as we deepen our connection to these sacred principles and find new ways to let them light our way forward.
Facilitator: Cindy Lou Who
Musician: Jean Heinrich and the E-Chorus