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Dreams and their meanings have fascinated us since the beginning of time. Learn a simple, fun and fascinating process of exploring the meaning of your dreams! Discover the wisdom inside just waiting to be released through curiosity and acceptance. Gaia Davies learned a dream-work method 30 years ago based on group sharing. Everyone has an opportunity … Continue reading The Wonder of Dreams
Carol Swarbrick Dries’ talk includes lots of theories, schools of thoughts and shared ideas about perceptions! An actor/singer/playwriter, she performed LILLIAN CARTER – MORE THAN A PRESIDENT’S MOTHER, now a streamable film. Also, she co-wrote with her husband Jim Dries Murder, She Wrote; and Three Busy Debras. She starred on Broadway in 4 musicals, including 42nd Street. Her TV credits date … Continue reading Remember?
Our Poetry and Potluck group will talk about the role poetry plays in their lives and the value the group has for them. Original poems by members and other classic poems will be read. Poetry Group founder Karen Wolf has been a UU member for 56 years. She started attending UUDeLand when she followed her daughters here … Continue reading Why Poetry?
After three leadership changes in five years, recently appointed President Paul Garfinkel will discuss where we are, where we may be going, and what we need to do together as a UU congregation to get there. A UU DeLand member for three years, he has served as an at-large Board member, music coordinator, Social Media Coordinator and … Continue reading On Being a Congregation
The Power of One illustrates the difference one person can make in the world. Lorna Owen will share powerful stories from traveling through 24 countries. In the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, she trained midwives in underserved communities among rebels in conflict zones. Lorna is an attorney, former registered nurse and midwife, and international speaker, … Continue reading The Power of One
The 5 most universal virtues across cultures/religions are: compassion, fairness, honesty, humility, and generosity. Foundations of social harmony, they widely appear in moral research and interfaith teachings. Practicing these virtues daily positively affects both the practitioner and society. NY-raised James Johnson (JJ) Speights is a SUNY Fredonia 1990 graduate who became a vocational counselor at … Continue reading Practice of Global Virtues, Culture and Belief Systems
Scammers are more sophisticated, targeting through phone calls, texts, social media, email, and even AI. Journalist Robin Mimna will explore common scams, warning signs, and practical ways to protect yourself by more safely navigating an increasingly connected world. Assistant editor of The West Volusia Beacon, Robin covers local government, history, and community issues. She is also … Continue reading Scams and Seniors
Celebrating our 250th year of independence, UU Board-at-Large member Jim Dries will present the contributions of Mark Twain (Samuel Longhorne Clemens). Twain was a writer, public speaker, satirist and family man who would have been comfortable at UU services, Men’s Night and Social Justice Team. His influence has been felt from the 19th century and … Continue reading Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens): The American Story
Dr. Nicki Junkins will discuss how to tell whether news coverage is objective, biased, or false. She will describe common types of disinformation, explain why false claims are often believed, and offer practical ways to evaluate the accuracy of reporting. Born in New Hampshire, Dr. Junkins taught and directed K-12 curriculum for Volusia County Schools and served as … Continue reading Fact vs. Fiction: Discerning Reality in the News
Dr. Chistopher Bell will speak about his book of the same title. In Tibetan tradition, oracles have long shaped religious belief, prophecy, and public life. Among them, the Nechung Oracle has held a central role in advising the government, offering guidance on urgent affairs of state, and helping protect the current Dalai Lama after his escape … Continue reading The Dalai Lama and the Nechung Oracle
