Who Loves the Dark? with Sherri Phillabaum

About the Service:
Unitarian Universalists covenant to “affirm and promote the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part.” This means cherishing and preserving the wonderful and awe-inspiring diversity of human and non-human animals with all of their varying and sometimes conflicting needs. As diurnal, or day-dwelling creatures, we humans can better support the interdependent web by taking some time to learn about the needs of our nocturnal cousins. We celebrate the power of darkness in sustaining our connection with the amazing interdependent web.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Sheri Phillabaum has enjoyed a 20 year career as a UU religious educator and is credentialed with the Unitarian Universalist Association at the master level. She recently retired after fifteen years as Director of Lifespan Religious Education at First UU Church of San Antonio. Her title of “Dr.” is a relic of a previous career as an English professor: She holds a PH.D. in Renaissance drama.

Sheri is the author of the children’s book, Who Loves the Dark, which teaches children to appreciate the value of darkness in the natural world. She is also the wife of Dr. Roy Ellzey, principal author of the children’s book, The Fire Stag, which was the 2025 recipient of the children;s book award from the Conservation Society of San Antonio. Sheri and her husband Dr. Roy Ellzey are both nature lovers devoted to sustainability.

~~~

Please join us after the service for coffee and conversation.

Join our Livestream and take part in live chats at 11:00 a.m. here. You must be logged in to YouTube and subscribed to our channel to join the chat feature.

Adult Religious Exploration: Join our Sunday morning adult discussion group at 10:10 a.m. in the Teal Room.

Sunday Offering the Easy Way: If you would like to make a Sunday plate offering from the convenience of your smartphone, download the free Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement app. Use the code GEJBC4 when asked.

Topics: , ,