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Connie Ussery: “Decisions and the Principles That Guide Them”

Fellowship President Connie Ussery is a frequent service leader and often a Sunday speaker. Most recently she talked aboutrevisions coming to how Unitarian Universalism is changing the way this progressive religion expresses its principles, values and commitments. Fellowship member Brandy Brewer, originally scheduled to speak this Sunday, had to reschedule her service and talk until … Continue reading Connie Ussery: “Decisions and the Principles That Guide Them”

Rev. Marti Keller: “Is clutter the new cool?”

Rev. Marti Keller

Our guest speaker, the Rev. Marti Keller, explores the question, “A perfect mess: what are the hidden benefits of disorder?” Rev. Keller, who lives in Atlanta, has been a Unitarian Universalist parish and social justice minister for 25 years. She was the affiliated minister for gender equity and justice with the UU Women’s Federation, and … Continue reading Rev. Marti Keller: “Is clutter the new cool?”

Guest speaker Tori Massey Young on “a child-focused strategy towards healing”

Tori Massey Young

Guest speaker Tori Massey Young its lead clinical therapist and outreach specialist at the Children’s Tree House Advocacy Center in Columbus. She’ll talk about how Children’s Tree House uses a consolidated, collaborative approach to protect kids at risk for abuse and neglect. Join us to learn more about this important program and how we can … Continue reading Guest speaker Tori Massey Young on “a child-focused strategy towards healing”

Rick Spradlin: A Unitarian Universalist on Easter

Rick Spradlin

Easter has a specific, central meaning in Christianity, but the meaning has evolved for many Unitarian Universalists. We might celebrate rebirth in nature or any number of metaphorical resurrections. Fellowship member Rick Spradlin will help us explore these ideas on Easter Sunday., Services begin at 11 a.m. Join us early for coffee, snacks and conversation. … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: A Unitarian Universalist on Easter

John Mallory Land: “Does Evil Exist?”

John Land

Of course it does, you might retort. But longtime Fellowship member John Mallory Land asks us to think a little deeper about the nature of evil, and whether good can exist without an equal opposite force. It’s a question that promises to be revealing. John is a theater professional, an amateur historian and student of … Continue reading John Mallory Land: “Does Evil Exist?”

Ron Ussery: “Reparations: what shall we do with our history?”

Ron Ussery

Reparations for the damages caused by slavery, Jim Crow oppressions and continuing racism are a central issue for the Unitarian Universalist Association, which is in the process of revising it’s principles, missions and sources of inspiration. Ron Ussery will a tackle some difficult questions. Ron is a longtime member of our Fellowship, and a lifelong … Continue reading Ron Ussery: “Reparations: what shall we do with our history?”

Joanie Andras on meditation

Joanie Andras

In this Sunday service, fellowship member Joanie Andras, who teaches mindfulness, will lead us in meditation techniques. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Joanie teaches meditation and Buddhist studies at our Fellowship. She’s also a long-time student of philosophy and psychology, earning a doctorate in psychology in … Continue reading Joanie Andras on meditation

Larry Meisel on “Learned Optimism”

Larry Meisel

Fellowship member Larry Meisel had a 30-plus-year career as a mental health counselor. He’ll talk about a new domain in psychology called “Positive Psychology.” It’s the study of happiness. Join us Sunday morning to learn more. Services begin at 11 a.m., but join us for early for coffee and conversations. Our services are centered on … Continue reading Larry Meisel on “Learned Optimism”

Author Lenny Pinna: “A Face from Uranus”

Lenny Pinna

Lenny Pinna is an eclectic artist. He’s dancer, a filmmaker, a student of yoga and a board member of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Indiana, PA. Lenny also is the author of “A Face from Uranus,” which includes the 1940s correspondence between Tedd Burr, a young man struggling with gender identity, and author Henry … Continue reading Author Lenny Pinna: “A Face from Uranus”

Bill Harlan on Beethoven’s 3rd in Columbus, GA

Bill Harlan

Fellowship member Bill Harlan explores music, literature and the Columbus writer who described Beethoven’s Eroica symphony as “…the worst hurt there could be.” Our own pianist Whittaker Locke will help Bill out with excerpts from the symphony. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. Guests and visitors are always welcome. Join us a little early for … Continue reading Bill Harlan on Beethoven’s 3rd in Columbus, GA

UU Fellowship of Columbus GA

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbus, Georgia

Sunday Services: 11:00 a.m.