All services can be attended in-person or live on YouTube on Sundays at 10:30 ET. Previous services are also available to stream.
May 5, 2026
Between Two Worlds
Speaker: Michael Llewellyn
Despite numerous books and films about antebellum Louisiana, her free people of color – arguably the richest, most unique subculture in American history – remain largely unknown. Trapped between white privilege and black oppression, their fascinating but fragile society lasted little more than a century. Michael Llewellyn unveils their lost world with a revealing collection of vintage photos, lithographs, and daguerreotypes.
May 10, 2026
Native Wisdom on Mother’s Day
Speaker: David Brown
Someone carried us, fed us, worried over us, and watched through long nights to keep us alive. On Mother’s Day, we pause to honor those people—mothers, grandmothers, aunties, foster parents, adoptive parents, and all the ones who have “mothered” us, regardless of gender or biology. Let’s explore that honoring through conversation with some themes from Native American traditions.
May 17, 2026
Rappahannock Water Crisis
Speaker: Brent Hunsinger
Virginia’s waterways and groundwater aquifers have, for centuries, sustained a diverse array of ecosystems, provided critical habitat for fish and wildlife, and supported the Commonwealth’s economic and recreational sectors. This historical abundance of water is being called into question. Water-intensive industries are becoming more established, extreme weather patterns are intensifying drought conditions, and groundwater levels are declining. This talk will focus on the current state of water supply planning in Virginia and what is needed in the future to ensure all beneficial users have reliable access to water for the future.
May 23, 2026
COFFEE HOUSE: Memorial Day
Moderator: David Brown
The Buddhists have a teaching they call the Five Remembrances. It may seem counterintuitive, but when someone frightens us, we need to face it, explore it with curiosity, and ultimately accept it. Let’s talk about the Five Remembrances!
