The Book of Revelations is full of all manner of bizarre and frightening images and prophecies. Fellowship member Ron Ussery will explore the book in light of recent scholarship and especially Bart D. Ehrman’s book “Armageddon.”
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is an engaging, evolving public institution, serving Columbus and surrounding communities at seven locations. (Plus bookmobiles and kiosks.) Director Alan Harkness will talk to us about the library system’s “past, present and future.” Even if you’re a library regular, we think you’ll learn something this Sunday. Join us! (Visitors are always welcome … Continue reading Alan Harkness: the future of libraries in Columbus
John is a theater professional, an amateur historian and student of Unitarian Universalism. He’s also a regular service leader and speaker for our Sunday services.
We celebrate life on our planet this Sunday, and especially renewal and springtime, with a traditional Unitarian Universalist ceremony. Rev. Norbert Capek, who founded the Unitarian ministry in Czechoslovakia, created the ceremony with his wife, Rev. Maja Capek. She escaped arrest by the Nazis and brought the ceremony to the United States in the 1930s. … Continue reading The UU Flower Ceremony
Fellowship member Brandy Brewer is beginning the journey to become a Unitarian Universalist minister and a chaplain in the U.S. Army. It will be a big change. Brandy is finishing up phase one of an Army career—16 years in the Military Police and Military Intelligence Corps.
A revolution is beginning in American death rituals and practices, and Fellowship member Judy Barnett says some of the cultural shifts—including DIY funerals and green burials—are aligned with Unitarian Universalist principles and practices. Judy also is a member of our Fellowship’s board and the board of Paz Amigos, a local group that assists immigrants. Judy is Georgia … Continue reading Judy Barnett: “Is Green the New Black?”
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”
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 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”
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
