On Being a Congregation

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 Web of Life: Commensalism, Mutualism, and Communion

Web of Life—the patterns, systems, and processes connecting all life—is a metaphor often encountered in literature and science. Our speaker, Mary Sander Pollock, is interested in 3 kinds of connections: commensalism, mutualism, and communion. Prof. of English Emerita at Stetson University, Mary taught English, Gender Studies, and Environmental Studies, with concentrations in Victorian literature and … Continue reading The Web of Life: Commensalism, Mutualism, and Communion

Episcopal Priest’s Reflections on UU Practices & Why he Attends

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