Using nature, we will explore the development of human identity by planting seeds, nourishing authentic growth, and reveling in the blossoms. Co-founder of the Please Evolve Foundation, L.J. Hernandez, will share their gender identity journey. L.J is a non-binary artist, author, community organizer, and nonprofit leader based in Orl. Their family sought political asylum in the … Continue reading Blooming: A conversation about Queer identity
Water Communion is a UU ritual celebrating our interconnectedness. By bringing individual waters together, we symbolize how our diverse faiths, gifts, and experiences create one beloved community. We will explore Courage—the courage to begin, to let go, to speak, to change, and to hope. We’ll combine our waters in a communal bowl as a symbol … Continue reading Water Communion
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
Retired Episcopal priest, Rev. Don Heacox, reflects on how our UU faith, and his experience of UU DeLand’s congregation, measure up to some Biblical Christian teachings. Don has participated in, explored, and/or read about multiple faiths. His conclusion: Be Kind! An Air Force Officer, he retired to NM, where he led St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Deming as … Continue reading Episcopal Priest’s Reflections on UU Practices & Why he Attends
At the end of the 19th century, a group of Unitarian women claimed their roles as ordained ministers. Following the Women’s Ministerial Conference organized by Julia Ward Howe in 1875, 21 Unitarian women founded the Iowa Sisterhood to serve churches in the Great Plains. Discover how their service proved dynamic and successful . . . … Continue reading Iowa UU Sisterhood
With the intention of sharing her newfound discovery of the restorative potential of connection, Ms. Rowena Waters, M. Ed., has a mission to illustrate the vital need for it, to welcome stories, and to share ideas for how to use it to grow healthy connections. Of Palestinian and American heritage, Rowena is a local education specialist and private tutor … Continue reading Connection: The Ultimate Game Changer
Rev. Dr. Tracie Barrett has served as a chaplain at UU Youth Camp for the past few years and bringslessons learned from young people. For the future of our faith, these lessons should be heeded. Tracie isthe Sen. Assoc. Minister of All Souls Miami, an online UU congregation. She also serves as acommissioner on the UUA Commission on Appraisal. She … Continue reading Lessons from Youth Camp
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
Mitzi Dykes will present this sermon by UU Rev. Emilie Boggis, who invites us to remember, “When the times are urgent, let us slow down.” Though that idea may seem counterintuitive, it offers an important truth. In periods of upheaval, many of us feel constant pressure to react. But when we stay in fight-or-flight mode, we may … Continue reading Rest is Resistance
