“The 1619 Project” Workshop

Is what you have been taught about slavery and the history of black Americans accurate?  Come to a workshop sponsored by the Fellowship’s Coalition for Racial Justice to learn more about the New York Times “1619 Project.” This Project aims to reframe our country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true...

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1619 Project Workshop

This year is the 400th anniversary of the first slave ship to reach America.   The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing this anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing...

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Clean Water Coalition of IRC Public Meeting

UUFVB and the Emerson Center are pleased to host the next public meeting of the Clean Water Coalition.  Vincent Burke, Director of Indian River County Utilities, will explain the county’s septic to sewer conversion plan and its challenges. A second speaker, Roxanne Groover, Executive Director of Florida’s Onsite Wastewater Association, will...

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Film: The Century of the Self

You are invited to join the Social Justice Committee for a screening of the 2002 BBC award-winning documentary “The Century of the Self” by filmmaker Adam Curtis.  This four-part series explores the various ways that governments and corporations have used modern psychology to manipulate us, appealing to our primitive impulses...

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The Century of the Self documentary

The Social Justice Steering Committee is offering a screening of this 2002 British Broadcasting Corporation documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.  The film is in four hour-long episodes; the final part will be shown in the UUFVB library on...

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The Century of the Self documentary

The Social Justice Steering Committee is offering a screening of this 2002 British Broadcasting Corporation documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.  The film is in four hour-long episodes; part four will be shown in the UUFVB library on May...

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The Century of the Self documentary

The Social Justice Steering Committee is offering a screening of this 2002 British Broadcasting Corporation documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.  The film is in four hour-long episodes; part three will be shown in the lobby on April 30th...

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The Century of the Self documentary

The Social Justice Steering Committee is offering a screening of this 2002 British Broadcasting Corporation documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.  The film is in four hour-long episodes; part two will be shown in the lobby on April 23rd...

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The Century of the Self documentary

The Social Justice Steering Committee is offering a screening of this 2002 British Broadcasting Corporation documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.  The film is in four episodes; each hour-long segment will be shown in the lobby on four consecutive...

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Title IX Documentary “Sporting Chance”

The Social Justice Steering Committee is co-sponsoring a free film with the local AAUW’s Public Policy Committee. Come join AAUW members and the public on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM in the sanctuary for a documentary titled “Sporting Chance: the Lasting Legacy of Title IX” narrated by Holly Hunter. ...

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Screening of “Legalize Democracy”

The Social Justice Steering Committee will show the 30 minute film “Legalize Democracy” in the library following the Sunday service to educate us about the Move to Amend effort.  This organization is promoting a Constitutional Amendment which declares that corporations are not persons (and are therefore not entitled to the...

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AnnUUal AUUction

This is our 23rd year having an auction which is the Fund Raising Committee’s biggest event.  In order for it to be successful members and friends have to be involved,  First of all a completed Donation Form, which will be in the UU office or emailed to you, needs to...

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Auction Unwanted Xmas Gifts

Put Jan 18 on your calendar for one of the best potlucks ever attended according to Elizabeth Borne. Along with the usual  food and drink items to share, bring your unwanted Christmas (or anytime) gifts to be auctioned for re-gifting .  Be sure to bring your own plates and eating...

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