Humans succeeded in evolutionary time because they/we belonged, we were resilient, we had reverence for life, and we were always hopeful. Society now leaves many people feeling they don’t belong, so don’t feel resilient, our society has lost its reverence for the earth, and to many, the future looks grim. How do we return to our evolutionary selves?

Trent Batson has attended First U since August 2023, is a member of the Men’s Group, the Green Team, and one of the Soul Circles.  As a retired university professor, he continues research in human evolution and climate change and serves as Vice President of Groundwork RI.  He sees First U as a model for how churches should lead in adapting to this century.

Music will be provided by Mike Shand and Brian Bartling.

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