Be prepared for a new take on two subjects that can ignite spirited debate. The fourth principle of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism is “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.”: That’s what will happen this Sunday. Ron Ussery is a long-time Fellowship members and a frequent speaker. Recent talk titles include … Continue reading Ron Ussery on evolution and intelligent design
Rick Spradlin is a long-time student of comparative religion and our lay leader. He’s also a regular service leader and speaker. In addition to Father’s Day, this Sunday is Juneteenth
We don’t have a minister. Instead, we rely on Fellowship members, like Rick Spradlin, to lead services, and we often have guest speakers from the community at large. Visitors are always welcome. Rick is our lay leader. He’s a long-time student of comparative religion. His talks are centered on one of the Seven Principles of … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “What Will Become of Religion?”
Dr. Andrew Zohn says art can be more than an amusing distraction, it can help us understand what it means to be human. Dr. Zohn is an internationally recognized guitarist and a professor at the Schwob School of Music in Columbus, where he runs the school’s acclaimed guitar program. He’s also a recording artists, he … Continue reading Guitarist Andrew Zohn: “Culture beyond entertainment”
Four speakers on the past four Sundays have talked about peace and how it begins with us. In this last service in May, those four will gather to present readings from some of the world’s great religions. We’ll also celebrate peace symbolically with water, flowers and music. Speakers are Joyce Hickson, Joanie Andras, Chandrika D. … Continue reading The Peace Ceremony
Lay leader Rick Spradlin explores the enigma of peace. “Humanity’s desire for peace is rivaled only by its inability to hold onto it,” he says. In this service he’ll explore how we’re often led to war or left with no alternative.
Peace is our theme for May, and peace begins with us. Rev. Chandika Phea is an author, a speaker, an athlete and a friend of the Fellowship. She’ll talk about “words, the power we are and the contribution of both to the experience of peace.”
Our theme for May is “Let there be peace,” and peace starts with us. Fellowship member Joanie Andras will explore how to talk with people of differing viewpoints. She’ll do that with a focus on the Second Principle of Unitarian Universalism: justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Joanie Andras teaches mindfulness and Buddhist studies … Continue reading Joanie Andras: “The Dialogue of Peace”
In response to events in Ukraine, and around the world, our theme for May is “Let There Be Peace.” Dr. Joyce Hickson begins the series this Sunday with a talk about how peace begins within ourselves.
David Smith is a Fellowship member we haven’t seen in awhile. He’s been busy advocating and organizing for human rights in Georgia—especially voting rights. Now he’s working for Fair Count, a nonprofit “committed to building long-term power in rural Georgia.” David will talk about how he got involved in Fair Count and why it’s unique. … Continue reading David Smith: “Empowering Rural Georgia”
