Rick Spradlin is a special education teacher by day and a long-time student of comparative religion by inclination. His talks are usually centered on one of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. And after the service, we’ll hold our annual business meeting, including the election of new board trustees and officers.
Brandy Brewer is a member of our Fellowship, an avid cook and a lover of nature. She’s also a student of religion and philosophy—most recently of Aristotle. She’ll explore how Aristotle’s teaching can help relieve holiday stress. Services begin at 11 a.m., but do join us early for coffee and conversation. We’re at the end … Continue reading Brandy Brewer on “Aristotle and the Holidays”
John Mallory Land is a member of our Fellowship. He’s also an amateur historian, a theater professional and a student of Unitarian Universalism. He’ll explore aspects of spirituality in our age of unprecedented changes and challenges. In our tradition, after a Sunday talk we have a brief period for questions and comments. Visitors are welcome. … Continue reading John Mallory Land on “Piercing the Veil: the Spirit World in Our Modern Age
Next year the Unitarian Universalist Association will decide whether to expand UU’s Seven Principle to an Eighth, which would be a call to work towards eliminating structural racism in ourselves and our institutions. UU congregations through the country are discussing it, and more than 150 of the 1,000 or so UU congregations and organizations already … Continue reading Bill Harlan explores the proposed Eighth Principle of Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalism’s Sixth Principle affirms “the goal of world community, with peace, liberty and justice for all.” Fellowship member John Kamiski will explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s lifelong dedication to those ideas. John is a long-time member of UUFC and a bit of a renaissance man. He’s an Air Force veteran, an a retired engineer and volunteer … Continue reading John Kamisky: “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Sixth Principle of UU”
Jeremy Scott Hobbs is well known in the Chattahoochee Valley as a human rights and healthcare activist. He’ll talk about organized religion’s role in exterminating faith among LGBTQ people. Jeremy also has a personal story to tell. He was diagnosed HIV positive in April 2003 and given six months to live. Nineteen years later, he’s … Continue reading Jeremy Scott Hobbs: “LGBTQ and Religion”
The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated this year November 2. According to tradition, souls of the dead return on this day to visit family. Some celebrate the day by visiting the graves or creating altars to remember loved ones. Fellowship President Hal Midgette will lead … Continue reading Hal Midgette leads a unique Day of the Dead service
Fellowship members Connie and Ron Ussery recently returned from New Zealand, where they encountered a different approach to respecting and honoring indigenous people. They also learend something about sacred spaces. On the South Island, for example, the Usserys visited Castle Hill. The Dalai Lama called this area a “spiritual center of the universe.” Find out … Continue reading Connie and Ron Ussery: “Pilgrimages to Sacred Places”
Historian and educator Aaron Guest talks about confronting historical facts and teaching the truth about them. Visitors and guests are always welcome to our Sunday services. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Hall. We’re at 8827 Heiferhorn Way, on the banks of Heiferhorn Creek. Join us before the service for conversation. Come … Continue reading Aaron Guest: “Ethics, Eugenics and Public Education”
What does it all mean? Fellowship members Michelle Midgette and Joyce Hickson have created a presentation that includes readings from a range of people, presented by Fellowship members, and opportunities to share your own thoughts. The Fourth Principle of Unitarian Universalism is “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” We encourage each other … Continue reading The Meaning of Life: Various Perspectives
