Pianist Maria Parrini, who often plays for our Sunday services, will present a special performance at the Fellowship at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. She’ll play selections by Béla Bartók (Tanz-Suite), J.S. Bach (Prelude and Fugue in A Minor) and Robert Schumann (Davidsbündlertänze—extra credit it you can pronounce it!) It’s a free concert, with … Continue reading Maria Parrini plays Schumann, Bach and Bartók this Sunday
The Columbus City Council has postponed a vote on the Clean Energy Columbus resolution. The vote was to be Tuesday, Aug. 22. Louisa Childs of Clean Energy Columbus says the resolution will come to a vote at a later meeting, possibly with revisions. Louisa tells us the postponement could be good new. Apparently there are … Continue reading City council clean energy vote postponed
Unitarian Universalism is an evolving religion, by design, and the Unitarian Universalist Association is in the process of reexamining and amending our Seven Principles. The purpose of the change is to focus UU on being “a relevant and powerful force for spiritual and moral growth, healing, and justice.” Read about that process here. And visit … Continue reading A report on Unitarian Universalist values
We’re meeting in person again, but we still take precautions.
Joanie Andras explores “A Dialogue of Peace” as part of our theme for May—Let There Be Peace. Watch this and other service excerpts on our UUFC YouTube Channel.
On Sunday, May 1, 2022, fellowship member Dr. Joyce Hickson presented “Let Peace Begin With Me,” now available on YouTube. Technical glitches wrecked the service video, so Joyce graciously agreed to re-record her talk, which sets the stage for the next four services in May. Service Leader Connie Ussery also stepped up, with an introduction … Continue reading Joyce Hickson’s talk now on YouTube
On May 21, President Biden awarded Col. Ralph Puckett of Columbus the Medal of Honor for his actions during a battle for Hill 205 during the Korean War. Col. We honored Col. during our Sunday service on July 18. You can watch the video of the White House ceremony here. House ceremony.
We’re virtually 100 percent vaccinated and meeting for Sunday services, the Wednesday Night Discussion Group and other meetings. But there’s an exception due to increased COVID-19 cases in our area. The Friday Lunch Group resumes Zoom meetings Sept. 17. (Contact Ed Wilson for details. Email him at [email protected] with Friday Lunch Question in the subject … Continue reading Zoom services and meetings discontinued (except for Friday lunches)
By Connie Ussery Ron and Connie Ussery, long-time members of our Fellowship, have recovered from Covid-19. They led our Sunday service and talked about the experience on Nov. 22. This is Connie’s journal of that experiment. But first, here are some background resources for context: Ledger-Enquirer’s October 9 article https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/coronavirus/article246317800.html WTVM in Columbus covered it also. Google the … Continue reading A Covid-19 Journal
Got pandemic problems. Please do reach out to your UUFC family if you need help. In fact, that’s already happening. Here are a couple of stories. Elise Leonard had been without air conditioning for most of the summer, and when the 95-degree heat arrived the effect on her was dramatic. Unfortunately, she didn’t notice how … Continue reading Two UUFC pandemic stories
Gwyn Rush talked to us on Sunday (July 26) about making energy distribution more fair. She also offered ways to help.
UUFC member Lisa Pyburn, who is no stranger to construction and restoration, has taken it upon herself to do a major rehab of our property along Heiferhorn Creek and around the Pavilion. That included hiring a crew to help her clear brush and debris. The city already has hauled away the giant pile of brush … Continue reading Creek and Pavilion improvements
The UUFC Board of Trustees met Wednesday, July 1, and voted to postpone our return to services at Grace Fellowship Hall until Sunday, Sept. 6. UUFC President Hal Midgette said, “I believe in free will, but this is not the time to say, ‘Open up.’” Lay Leader Rick Spradlin, who was set to lead the … Continue reading In-person Sunday services postponed until Sept. 6
This is the third Sunday in the month, the day we Give Away the Plate. G.A.T.P. recipient this month is the Equal Justice
Most regular in-person UUFC events are on pandemic hiatus until further notice. The Wednesday Night Discussion Group and the Friday Lunch Group have continued to meet via Zoom videoconference. If you want to know how to join, send an email to Bill Harlan with “Zoom question” in the subject line. If you have other questions … Continue reading Most in-person events on Zoom or on hiatus
By Bill HarlanEditor We’ve launched new format for our monthly newsletter, the Chattahoochee Chalice. It’s a bit of an experiment on my part. I hope the new format will be faster and easier to produce. It will also help us provide more timely information. This format also coordinates better with our website. At least, those are my … Continue reading Chattahoochee Chalice in a new format
The optimism of Unitarian Universalism is written in our Seven Principles.
African Americans built Columbus, Ga., while working for the full rights of citizenship.
Enjoy a great dinner and help solve the mystery. Dr. Merritt has developed a cure (or curse?) for the common cold, but enemies and jealousies wind their ways through scene after scene as side effects appear. It’s a classic “who done it” in the dinner theater tradition, with a few added twists and turns (especially in … Continue reading Dinner theater March 22-23
UUFC President’s Letter November 30, 2024 Dear Members and Friends, Thanksgiving was a lot of fun, and Christmas is approaching fast. Amanda and I are planning a Holiday Party for December 21 to celebrate Yule and Christmas. Long-range weather sites predict warm, maybe misty evenings that week, so we’ll plan to have it outside. Look for details, including … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter November 30, 2024
Dear Members and Friends, Don’t you love October. For the next few days, go outside and look for Venus just after sunset. It’s the brightest light in the western sky, just above the horizon. Look a little higher and to the right to see the streak of flaming gas that trails the icy comet, T-Atlas, … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter October 22, 2024
UUFC President’s Letter September 17, 2024 Hello again, all you members and friends of UUFC. Usually, I’m going on about our beautiful campus and all of you who make it special, but this letter is more about the visitors who are coming to outdoor events and/or walking through our front doors for the first time. … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter September 17, 2024
President’s Letter, August 28, 2024 “As Tranquil Streams, that meet and merge and flow as one to seek the sea, our kindred hearts and minds unite to build a church that shall be free.” Hymn 145, Singing the Living Tradition As we sing these words this Sunday, I hope we all share a moment … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter August 28, 2024
Greetings UU members and friends, Our fellowship is changing and growing. It’s an exciting time to be involved. I know my letters get long, but I don’t want to leave anything out, so this might be the next opportunity we have to serve our greater community. Here is the link to join the Walk to … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter July 25, 2024
President’s Letter June 25, 2024 Happy July to everyone, and thank you for being a guest, friend, and especially a member of our UU Fellowship. I invite you to offer your thoughtful suggestions and your attendance as we work to create a safe space to share and to grow. At our last Board Meeting … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter June 25, 2024
Dear Members and Friends, When Bill Harlan had to leave town for family, I was glad to fill in for the May 26 Memorial Day service. I knew I could not approach the subject as a person with direct ties to our military community except through family and friends. But since No Wrong Turns UUFC … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter May 28, 2024
Unitarian Universalism, like most religions, is evolving. But UU also is different from many religions in its approach to change. We welcome it. We celebrate change and plan for it. That’s doesn’t mean change isn’t challenging for UU congregations and their members. Nor does it mean we don’t have lasting core values and commitments. And … Continue reading Proposed “Shared Values” of UU
Greetings, UUFC Members and Friends, First, I must remember longtime Friend of the Fellowship, Colonel Ralph Puckett, who died April 7. His funeral was held at the National Infantry Museum on April 20. He will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on April 28. The joint resolution by Schumer and Johnson reads in part, … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter April 24, 2024
UUFC President’s Letter March 19, 2024 Greetings everyone, and Happy Ostara, Spring Equinox, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. Please join us every time we meet outside during this amazing weather or just anytime. Come and have your own private picnic in our pavilion. Look for tadpoles in the stream. Bring some rackets and … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter March 19, 2024
