“Possibility”

What is possible is not always probable.

Facilitator:  Wade Marbaugh
Musician: Alan Brown

“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

“Existentialism vs. Propaganda”

Sometimes it seems like the voices trying to tell us what to think, how to act, and how to live are only increasing and getting louder. Perhaps the scariest among them are the most covert, insidious, and dangerous. This current climate can be so disorienting, how can we be sure to stay connected to our own voice? Gratefully, Existentialism and spiritual practice can help us, with some attention and intention, get better acquainted and stay acquainted with ourselves.

Facilitator: Marti Keller
Musicians: Jean Heinrich and Shanti Price (Magic Flute)

“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