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?”
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?”
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
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”
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”
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
Unitarian Universalists share commitments to human rights and care for the planet. We don’t share an immutable creed. Rather, we agree to support a set of principles, which the international Unitarian Universalist Association reviews every 15 years or so. That’s what’s happening now. Fellowship member Connie Ussery shares the latest progress. If you ever wondered … Continue reading Connie Ussery on refreshing our UU principles
Unitarian Universalists, like many progressive people and groups, struggle with evangelism, which has a checkered history. The result is often a failure to reach people who might in UU find a welcoming community. Fellowship member John Kamisky tackles this topic on this Sunday. Sunday services start at 11 a.m. but join us early for coffee … Continue reading John Kamisky on “Evangelism and UU”
Unitarian Universalists share a commitment to support UU’s Seven Principles, and now the Unitarian Universalist Association is proposing to adopt an Eighth Principle. It’s centered on a commitment to be accountable to work toward dismantling systemic white supremacy. Fellowship member Rick Spradlin, a lifelong student of theology, philosophy and ethical traditions, will offer a unique … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: Racial justice and the “Eighth Principle”
Our guest speaker, author Jake Newsome, traces the transformation of the pink triangle from concentration camp badge to an emblem of queer liberation, pride and community. Join us at 11 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Hall at 8827 Heiferhorn Way in north Columbus. We cheerfully welcome visitors and guests. Come early for coffee! Dr. Newsome is … Continue reading Historian Jake Newsome: Honoring the Nazis’ LGBTQ+ Victims:
