Mother’s Day service now on YouTube
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.
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Joyce Hickson’s talk now on YouTube
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 … read more.
Watch Col. Puckett’s Medal of Honor ceremony
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 … read more.
Zoom services and meetings discontinued (except for Friday lunches)
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 … read more.
A Covid-19 Journal
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 … read more.
Two UUFC pandemic stories
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 … read more.
How to support “energy equity”
Gwyn Rush talked to us on Sunday (July 26) about making energy distribution more fair. She also offered ways to help.
Creek and Pavilion improvements
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.
Lisa Pyburn … read more.
In-person Sunday services postponed until Sept. 6
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 … read more.
This week’s service on YouTube
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 in-person events on Zoom or on hiatus
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 … read more.
Chattahoochee Chalice in a new format
By Bill Harlan
Editor
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 … read more.
Today’s Sunday Service (May 10)
The optimism of Unitarian Universalism is written in our Seven Principles.
A Black Heritage Walking Tour of Columbus
African Americans built Columbus, Ga., while working for the full rights of citizenship.
Sunday, May 5 concert
Dinner theater March 22-23
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 … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter October 27, 2022
Dear UU members and friends,
We are currently in a period of celebrations:
Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, celebrating good over evilSamhain, the Celtic celebration of the harvest Halloween, a time for trick or treating All Saints Day, November 1, a day of remembrance of canonized Christians … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter June, 28, 2022
UUFC Board President’s Letter June 28, 2022
Dear UU members and friends,
On June 24, just after the official beginning of Summer, all of the planets aligned along the plane of the ecliptic, the cosmic necklace, the crown jewels of our solar system. According to some astronomers, … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter May 22, 2022
UUFC President’s Letter May 22, 2022
Dear UU members and friends,
In this time of worry about Covid, politics, mass shootings, and the Ukrainian war, it’s uplifting to recall the lyrics from the old “Cheers” sitcom: sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter March 28, 2022
UUFC Board President’s Letter March 28, 2022
Dear UU members and friends,
The war in Ukraine rages on with senseless death and destruction in an effort to break Ukrainian resistance and subdue Ukrainian resolve to determine their own destiny in a democracy. Sounds a lot like our … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter March 03, 2022
UUFC Board President’s Letter March 3, 2022
Dear UU members and friends,
While Mother Earth begins to awaken from her winter slumber, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, one crisis, covid, is transitioning from an out of control, dangerous disease, to a more manageable assault on humanity. … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter December 30, 2021
From UUFC President Hal Midgette
Dear Members and Friends:
As we say good-bye to the old year, Janus, the dual faced Roman God for whom January is named, prompts us to reflect. In 2021 our UU not only endured the pandemic but thankfully adapted and progressed. We … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter November 18, 2021
UUFC President’s Letter
November 18, 2021
Dear UUFC Members and Friends,
Through cooperation and consideration, we have kept our masks on and gotten vaccinated, and many have gotten their booster shots, thus ensuring that we can continue to meet in person for Sunday Services in Grace Fellowship Hall. … read more.
UUFC President’s Letter September 17, 2021
UUFC President’s Letter
September 17, 2021
Dear UUFC Members and Friends,
We have survived the long hot summer and have consistently worn our masks to Sunday Services and indoor activities. As a reward, we are able to continue meeting indoors for our Sunday Services and the various activities … read more.