The daily drumbeat of apocalyptic climate crisis news can make us feel as if we are teetering on the edge of doom. How do we face such a dire cultural and ecological moment? How do we gather our courage? Come hear one UU’s reflections on the pursuit of joy, the power of song, and the transformative promise of creative improvisation.
Amy Hassinger is a singer, a member of our church, and an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the U of Illinois. She’s currently working on a new book about the climate apocalypse, jazz singing, and the pursuit of joy.