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nna Zimmerman presents
“Have You Lost Your Marbles?”
Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader
Gary Smart, Accompanist
Timothy Edwards, Guest Musician, Violin
Do you feel like the walls are closing in on you? Are you doom-scrolling on Facebook or TikTok? Do you yell at the TV talking heads? Does your spirit feel battered and bruised? We can acknowledge the reality of the world in which we live without falling down the rabbit hole of hopelessness and helplessness. Let’s explore what we CAN do.
About Our Speaker
Donna Zimmerman is a long-time resident of Jacksonville who had a “timeout” for a mere 18 years in Dallas, where she found the UU church there. Her background is in social services, and she was the Executive Director of Lutheran Social Services of NE Florida, where she started several programs, including the first HIV/AIDS services in the region provided by a professional organization. She is retired and spends her time on the Worship Committee and as a Chaplain on the Pastoral Care Team.
About our Guest Musician
Timothy Edwards began his violin studies in the public schools of Detroit before studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy. He holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music (BM) and the University of Michigan (MM). He has performed extensively, holding positions as section performer, principal, and concertmaster at the Des Moines Metro Opera, Flint Symphony, and Toledo Symphony, with substitute positions with the Detroit Symphony and Jacksonville Symphony. Timothy enjoys a vibrant teaching studio and has served as a Humanities Adjunct Professor at the Florida State College of Jacksonville.
Don’t forget to bring your loose change (paper bills also accepted) for our first Sunday Pennies from Heaven collection. BBUUC is proud to support Lutheran Services Florida – Refugee Fund through our “Pennies from Heaven” plate-sharing program. Since 1982, LSF has helped over 200,000 refugees and immigrants find safety, housing, and jobs after fleeing persecution. Now, with funding cuts threatening these vital services, our support is more important than ever. By giving, we uphold our UU values of justice and compassion, helping ensure that vulnerable individuals can rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.