“Chaplains’ Ministry”

Chaplain Olga Westfall  will share her  story of coming from Ukraine and becoming a US military and Veterans Affairs chaplain.  She  will also share about chaplaincy and what it is all about. 

Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Craig Rafuse

“Exigence of Joy”

In troubled times there is a clarion call to stay connected with our sources of strength, resolve, hope, and purpose in our lives. Simple acts of bliss help us sustain humanity and endure crisis. Let’s renew musical congregation with urgent joy!

Enjoy an artistic Celebration of Life Service with the ambient variety of piano, guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and vocals by the Pair o’ Dice Duet. With their wide ranging collection of Roots, Swing, International, and original flavors, it’s a roll of the dice!

Composer lyricist Mick Kinney is known for traditional styles like New Orleans ragtime, Cuban Habenera, as well as Appalachian fiddle and banjo.

He will be joined by the amazing Michael Opitz on woodwinds, who has performed often with the Joe Grandson Big Band, Atlanta Latin Jazz Orchestra, & vintage entertainer Tray Dahl’s Jugtime Ragband.

Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh
Musician: Mick Kinney and Michael Opitz, accompanist Jean Heinrich

“Flower Celebration”

Unitarians in Prague found spiritual sustenance in the midst of the threat of war in this annual Flower Celebration. It is a ritual service still common in  Unitarian Universalist congregations, and especially powerful in these times.

Facilitator: Sara Drew
Musician: Kristen Hampton

“The Way We Were (Are and Can Be)”

Facilitator: Cindy Lou Who
Musician: Kathy McGuire

“Freedom, Fellowship and Character: Jenkin Lloyd Jones and the Quest for Unity”

Rev. Megan Lloyd Joiner reflects on the legacy of early 20th century Western Unitarianism and the wisdom offered by the women and men who sought to put their faith into action to respond to the needs of their changing society. We will explore the lessons their lives and work hold for us during these challenging times.

Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Bill Chelton

“The State of Public Health”

Abby Tighe helped start the National Public Health Coalition after being fired from the Centers for Disease Control last year.. She will highlight the current state of public health, discussing the turmoil of 2025 at the CDC and how public health professionals are fighting back for the American public.

Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Craig Rafuse

“All I Needed to Know I Learned from Bonnie Raitt”

Do you have a relationship with a musical artist whose work has influenced you over the course of your life? Sara will offer some personal stories of how Bonnie Raitt has contributed to her life while noticing the intertwining existential themes.

Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh
Musicians: Kathy Reed and Russell Weeks, members of the band Lonesome Redwing

Lonesome Redwing features acoustic Americana, bluegrass and old-time fiddle classics, as well as fresh original material. They’ll perform a sampling of Bonnie Raitt’s songs!

“Love, Grief and Valentine’s Day”

Who was St. Valentine and how did Valentine’s Day come about? Jan Lister will give the history of the holiday, and a  panel of speakers will talk about their experiences and give thoughts about romantic and family love.

Facilitator: Sara Drew
Musician: Charlie Vogt