September 13, 2026 — Althea Sumpter

“I Feel Like Ranting About Reconstruction Era: Here We Go Again”

The Reconstruction Era after the Civil War was the most significant period for generating plans to fix this country’s previous woes. The experiences of the movers and shakers of that era, through to the Civil Rights Movement, provided blueprints on ways of building a country that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. Let us learn those lessons from the past and heal the weakest places in order to keep moving this country forward.

Facilitator: Charlene Ball
Musicians: Craig Rafuse

March 22, 2026 — Dr. Jean Heinrich

“Resolve, Resist, and Dance!”

“Existentialism highlights the importance of

..acknowledging what is,

..making choices about how to respond,

..experiencing the full range of emotion without getting stuck in any one,

..nurturing the human spirit.

“To bring the light, one must endure the burning.” — Viktor Frankl

Dr. Jean Heinrich is a licensed clinical psychologist (Existential psychotherapist), founding member of our First Existentialist Congregation, currently our Music Minister, and dancer.

Facilitator: Libby Ware
Musician: The Owls Band