First Existentialist Congregation
An independent member of the Unitarian Universalist Association
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
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!
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
At some point, hopefully soon, we will have to do the deeper work of healing in our country. That moment isn’t now, because first we have to stabilize the wounded, and stop the harm. Yet eventually we’ll have to do the deep and hard work of restorative justice. Together, lets explore what healing might look like as we plan and prepare for doing the work of restoration.
Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Allen Cook
Because of anticipated inclement weather this COL service will be held online. The zoom room will open at 10:30am and service will begin at 11am as usual. You can access the zoom room here: https://zoom.us/j/98606419672?pwd=LjkvmkQr94BQuA4WROeuDBbW2JSt50.1
Facilitator: Libby Ware
Musician: Jean Heinrich
Play is often dismissed as childish or unproductive, but what if it’s essential to creativity and growth? This talk invites us to release rigid expectations and rediscover the freedom and insight that emerge when we fully inhabit the moment.
Because of anticipated inclement weather this COL service will be held online. The zoom room will open at 10:30am and service will begin at 11am as usual. You can access the zoom room here: https://zoom.us/j/98606419672?pwd=LjkvmkQr94BQuA4WROeuDBbW2JSt50.1
Facilitator: Sara Drew
Musician: Bill Chelton
This talk will focus on a personal revelation, Dr. King’s dream, and the anniversary of the country’s founding.
Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Craig Rafuse
I will be naming insights from working with the images of the “Great Round” as described by Carl Jung while exploring the use of music to deepen understanding of the stages of change and their opportunities for growth and compassion.
Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Mick Kinney
More than a collection of images, this is an invitation to see through the eyes of those who live in balance with nature – to be moved, to reflect, and perhaps, to carry a piece of that harmony into our own lives.
Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh
Musician: Jean Heinrich
All of us carry songs, snippets, quotes, and multi-media memes in our heads. How do we select and re-arrange?
Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Allen Cook