Fellowship President Connie Ussery reports on our new proposed mission statement, values statement and covenants.* Unitarian Universalism emphasizes action on social issues, so these three statements are important. Members will want to hear them. (We’ll vote on them later.) Visitors will get a close look at our unique approach to spirituality. *A note about this … Continue reading Connie Ussery: Our mission, values and covenants
Speaking Aug. 13, 2023 Rev. Matt Deen, our guest speaker, offers a Christian critique of conservation. The Bible’s Book of Daniel recounts Nebuchadnezzar’s wilderness trials. For our speaker, that story suggests a fresh approach to what it means to be human and the nature of our relationships with all living things. Sunday services start at … Continue reading Rev. Matt Deen: “The Madness of King Nebuchadnezzar”
Our guest speakers will talk about “a citizen-led initiative to make Columbus 100 percent green.” Learn what you can do to help. Dr. Troy Keller is a professor of environmental science and chair of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Columbus State University. Lisa Childs, who also lives in Columbus, is the general … Continue reading Dr. Troy Keller and Louisa Childs on Clean Energy Columbus
Guest speaker Kelly Williams, is on the board of The Center at 909, a Columbus organization that supports survivors of sexual assault. Their motto: “We hear you, we see you, we believe you.” She’ll talk about how victims of sexual violence are cared for in our community, how The Center at 909 works and how … Continue reading Kelly Williams on caring for survivors of sexual violence
Rev. Marti Keller, our guest speaker, talks about books—summer beach reads, hammock reads, library reads—how reading is a Unitarian Universalist spiritual practice and, more than ever, n actions for justice. 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 … Continue reading Rev. Marti Keller: “A reading life”
The Seneca Falls Convention, held July 19 and 20, 1848, was the first women’s rights convention. Judy Barnett will talk about what happened, the convention’s unique connection to Unitarians and how the fight for women’s rights continues. Services begin at 11 a.m., but join us a little early for coffee and conversation. Our very nondenominational services … Continue reading Judy Barnett on the Seneca Falls Convention
Fellowship member Amos Jones takes us on a voyage through Odin’s ethical lessons for the ancient Norse people and how these lessons relate to us today Amos is a Columbus area native. He has 25 years of experience in information technology field. He’s also a lifelong learner focusing on world religion, sociology, philosophy, and ethics across … Continue reading Amos Jones: “A ‘Norse’ Little Talk with Odin”
John Adams, a Unitarian, thought so. In this Sunday service, at 11 a.m., we’ll explore lesser known ideas about the Fourth of July, including the notion that truth is essential to honor the promise of America. For example, it was actually on July 2, 1776, that the Continental Congress declared independence. John Adams wrote: “[July … Continue reading Is July 2 the real Fourth of July? (picnic to follow)
Rick Spradlin is a long-time member of our Fellowship and a lifelong student of philosophy, religion and ethical systems.
In this Father’s Day service, Fellowship member Bill Harlan, celebrates fatherhood—the ideal, the real and what lies between. It’s a community event, so bring your own Dad story to share. Bill Harlan retired from careers as a journalist, a gold miner, a deckhand, a medic and a communications director at a deep underground laboratory. He’s … Continue reading Bill Harlan: “The Good, the Dad and the Ugly”
