Speaker: Patti Rausch

From Fear to Facts: Understanding Our Migrant Community

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What do the facts really say about immigrants? Sergio Guevara’s talk bridges research and empathy—examining economic contributions, debunking harmful myths, and calling our community to respond with the dignity, fairness, and justice every human being deserves. Sergio, Volusia Branch Manager of Self-Help Credit Union, brings 25+ years of financial expertise across the North, Central and South Americas. He … Continue reading From Fear to Facts: Understanding Our Migrant Community

Pluralism, Inclusivity and Exclusivism 

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Patti Rausch’s talk will center on the work of Dr. Diana Louise Eck and The Pluralism Project at Harvard University. Dr. Eck defines pluralism as not just diversity, but the energetic engagement with that diversity. It involves actively seeking understanding across differences, recognizing commitments, and fostering dialogue among various groups. Pluralism will be contrasted with inclusivity and exclusivity with teaching stories … Continue reading Pluralism, Inclusivity and Exclusivism 

In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure

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Rowan Jacobsen writes about science and nature for The Atlantic, Scientific American, The New York Times and more. He writes about endangered diversity, focusing on the environmental and evolutionary impact of synthetic biology. A Nova Media Fellow, he researches the science of sun exposure. His new book, In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure, will be published … Continue reading In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure

Living the Scout Oath and Law: A UU Perspective

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Are Scouts Unitarian Universalists? Many of us have been Scouts or parented children through scouting. A lifelong scouter and UU for 40 years, John Cupak will explore what it means to follow the Scout Oath and Law from a UU perspective.  John is a retired computer scientist and software engineer. A lifelong Scouter—Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Explorer, and … Continue reading Living the Scout Oath and Law: A UU Perspective