Guest speaker Laura Ratcliff Walker shares how she “transformed from an apolitical life surfer to an activist who paddles her own canoe.” Laura Walker is a political activist, but she’s also a champion for causes like human rights, care for the planet and especially voting rights—values aligned with Unitarian Universalism. Her nonpartisan talk is about … Continue reading Laura Ratcliff Walker: “Voter Protection as Self Preservation”
The annual Water Ceremony is a Unitarian Universalist tradition. This Sunday you are invited to bring a tiny sample of water that is significant for you. It can be from as close to home as your yard, from as far away as another continent or from anywhere in between. The important part is, it has … Continue reading The Unitarian Universalist Water Ceremony
Lora Warren is director of development for Chattahoochee Valley Chapter of House of Heroes, the local branch of a national nonprofit that helps veterans. House of Heroes honors veterans and their families and expresses gratitude for their sacrifices by providing assistance for improving homes.
John Mallory Land is a theater professional, an student of local history and a long-time member of our Fellowship. On this September 11 Sunday he’ll explore one of the legacies of a tragedy that continues to shape our lives.Grace Fellowship Hall is at 8827 Heiferhorn Way in north Columbus, on the banks of Heiferhorn Creek. … Continue reading John Mallory Land—”The Fourth Plane: American Heroism in Action”
Join us for a special Labor Day Weekend service, with a look at the old textile mills of Columbus through the eyes of novelist Carson McCullers. (A tip to prepare: do a quick read or review of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. McCullers grew up here, and her groundbreaking 1941 novel offers deep insights … Continue reading Guest speaker Nick Norwood on Carson McCullers and the textile mills of Columbus
John Mallory Land is a member of our Fellowship. He’s also a theater professional, and a few years ago, pre-pandemic, he produced and directed Horton Foote’s play “1918,” which explored the impact of the 1918 influenza pandemic on a small Texas town. So some of us think John’s our resident prophet, though he’d likely reject … Continue reading John Mallory Land: “Communitarian Atheism, A Call to Action”
Auburn University Professor Robert Bubb lectures on statistics and research methods, and he also a coordinator for a group called Research to Preserve African American Stories and Traditions (rPAAST), which works with local schools “to honor the rich African American heritage of our community.” Members of our Fellowship recently met Dr. Bubb on the project … Continue reading Our guest speaker is Dr. Robert Bubb
Hal Midgette, our Fellowship president, has a unique approach to spirituality. Join us for a lively presentation at 11 a.m.
Fellowship member Whittaker Locke, who also is our music coordinator, represented us at the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association in Portland, OR. We live in extraordinary and turbulent times, and this general assembly did not shy away from challenges. Sunday service begin at 11 a.m., with pandemic measures in place. (See below.) Do … Continue reading Whittaker Locke with a UU General Assembly report
Rick Spradlin is our Fellowship’s lay leader. He’s 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. Key concepts include reason, tolerance and freedom and also respect, compassion and love. Services also include readings, music, … Continue reading Rick Spradlin leads the service
