January 5

"The Welcoming Congregation Process"
UUUF Members

The Welcoming Congregation Designation from the Unitarian Universalist Association recognizes congregations that celebrate, include and welcome members of LGBTQ+ communities. Join us as the Welcoming Congregations Committee at UUUF introduces what a Welcoming Congregations Designation will mean for our fellowship and the community at large.

January 12

“The Legacy of Harry T Moore – Martyr for Freedom”
Rev. Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr.

Before Thurgood Marshall and M. L. King, Jr., there was Harry T. Moore. His work as a civil rights activist is impressive and cost him his life on Christmas night in 1951 when a bomb, planted in his home in Mims, FL, exploded and killed him and his wife, Harriett. Rev. Dr. Bracy, Dean of the School of Religion and Distinguished Prof. at Bethune Cookman College, will highlight Moore’s life and work and his invaluable contribution to the early Civil Rights Movement.

January 19

“Leapfrog the Dog: Media Influence and How Not to Play the Game”
Triesta Hall

It is an understatement to suggest we are in very unusual times. Messaging, propaganda, and divisive tweets rule the news cycle and it becomes increasingly more difficult to separate signal from the noise. We are now seeing this same methodology being used within advertising and branding so that the lines between journalism and sales are blurred beyond recognition. In this talk, a media insider will reveal how media uses cognitive bias and linguistic techniques to alter beliefs and values. Discover tools that help you reduce your stress by rising above the din.

January 26

“Little Things Mean a Lot”
Joie Kohl

Joie Kohl, a retired teacher and long-time UUUF member, will present this lay-led interactive service looking at positive ways to make a difference in our family life, our church life, and in the greater community. Words matter, thoughts matter, and what we do matters.