Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Why does Halloween continue to be one of the most popular holidays in the United States, with Americans projected to spend almost 1.5 billion dollars on decorations, costumes, and parties — including an estimated $500 million for pet costumes?  What is it about this particular holiday that attracts both children and adults?  Speaker Bio: Penny

Sharon Scholl’s talk this Sunday is about The Bad Beautiful Bible, and why it divides people into opinion groups. Is there anything we might recognize as divine in it? Dr. Scholl is a retired Professor of Humanities from Jacksonville University and a long time member of our church.

Jim Monahan has dedicated more than three decades to the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. His work has ranged from direct counseling and volunteer service to program leadership. A central focus of his career has been helping African-Americans, veterans, and rural communities make informed end-of-life decisions. Beyond his clinical and advocacy work, Jim has

Our speaker for Sunday, September 14, is Dr. Sherry Magill, past president of the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund, who has been active in civic projects and citizen engagement. Her Substack weekly column deals with critical local issues. She currently chairs the Charles F. Kettering Foundation and LISC-Jacksonville Boards. Under her leadership our former main library was transformed

You are always where you need to be. When Ron’s father passed away after 93 extraordinary years, he was on the other side of the world. But it turned out, he was right where he was supposed to be, receiving prayers and blessings in ancient Buddhist temples. Wherever you are you are safe, you are

Haiden Baier (he/they) is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of lived experience as a transmasculine individual. He has dedicated his career to advancing mental health care and advocacy for queer and transgender communities, with a particular focus on supporting transgender and gender expansive youth in living authentically, finding purpose, and cultivating