This Zoom presentation, geared for adults and teens, builds on Rev. Dowd's bridge-building book Thank God for Evolution, which was endorsed by 6 Nobel laureates, noted skeptics, and dozens of religious leaders, as well as his 2020 "post-doom" podcast. Grounded in an ecological interpretation of Big History, this program centers on fidelity to the future and how to stay sane, sober, and inspired in increasingly challenging times. 

Doom is a common feeling of ugh or dread when living in a coronavirus era that is triggering severe economic and societal uncertainty. Post-doom is what opens up acceptance to what is inevitable, honor our grief, and prioritize what is pro-future and soul-nourishing.

This Big Picture presentation bridges the gap between head and heart and celebrates the convergence of science, inspiration, and practical wisdom.

Rev. Michael Dowd is bestselling eco-theologian, TEDx speaker, and pro-future prophetic voice whose work has been featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsweek, Discover, and on television nationally in the U.S. and Canada. Michael and his science writer, evolutionary educator, and fellow climate activist wife, Connie Barlow, have addressed nearly 3,000 groups throughout North America over the past two decades, including nearly 500 UU churches. Their work has been featured on the cover of the UU WORLD twice. Michael and Connie were honored as "UU Religious Humanists of the Year" in 2016.

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