The Revolutionary Power of Love: Transcending Boundaries, Transforming Worlds

Love is not just an emotion—it’s a sacred, revolutionary act of defiance. Through the story of St. Valentine, a radical who blessed forbidden unions in the face of empire, the wisdom of mysticism, and the lived experiences of queer and trans people, we’ll explore how love transcends boundaries and transforms communities. What does it mean to embody love in a world that seeks to erase and control us? How can the perspectives of the marginalized teach us to live love as resistance, connection, and liberation? Together, we’ll reclaim love as holy power—a force to heal, disrupt, and create a just, expansive future for all.

Project Youth+

Carl Thomas, Executive Director with Project Youth+ (formerly College Dreams) will share the important work this local non-profit organization is doing to help underserved youth in Jackson, Josephine and southern Douglas Counties.  In over 20 local schools, staff Advisors support high achieving young people to further their education and career possibilities, and work to remove barriers and help keep vulnerable young people in school for their positive future.  Out of school youth are also supported through work experience opportunities by Career Coaches and building life skills to navigate challenges.  Hear their stories and the ways our congregation can support this important work.

The Prince of Humbugs

Probably many of us think “circus,” “Tom Thumb,” “Jumbo,” or “Greatest Show on Earth” when we hear the name P.T. Barnum. Member Teresa Northcross explores the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum – showman, best-selling author, politician, impresario, moral reformer, unabashed capitalist, real estate developer, eventual Abolitionist, and a life-long Universalist.