Guest speaker Rev. Chandrika D. Phea will talk about how a mission trip to China changed her life. Rev. Phea, who lives in Columbus, earned a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies from Beacon University and completed a two-year teaching and mission assignment that she says “revolutionized” her life. She’s also an outdoor enthusiast, a triathlete, … Continue reading Rev. Chandrika D. Phea: “On a Mission to Change a Nation”
Join us this Sunday for the unveiling and dedication of a new pulpit at Grace Fellowship Hall. The service will be a celebration of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism, which bind us together, and also a celebration of the special relationships we’ve built at our Fellowship. We’ve worked hard to create welcoming spaces, inside … Continue reading Pulpit Ceremony
Sharyn Dowd is a retired Baptist minister and professor of New Testament who lives in Mableton, Georgia, on the western edge of Atlanta. She’s also the coordinator of Braver Angels, a nonpartisan group that works to de-polarize American politic and help people have civil conversations across their differences. We meet in person Sundays at 11 … Continue reading Sharyn Dowd on Better Angels
John Mallory Land is a long-time member of our Fellowship. He has earned degrees in theater, he now he works at the River Center. Way back in 2015, with pre-pandemic prescience, he staged Horton Foote’s play “1918.” (It’s about the 1918 flu epidemic.) This talk will be a lot funnier than “1918.” John will demonstrate … Continue reading John Mallory Land: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to UU”
Rick Spradlin, our lay leader, is a member of our Fellowship and a long-time student of comparative religion. His talks are often centered on one of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. Key concepts include reason, tolerance and freedom and also respect, compassion and love. Our services also include readings, music, meditation and opportunities (always … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “Grateful for Small Things”
Joanie Andras is a Buddhist nun, a certified teacher of mindfulness and a member of our Fellowship. She’ll offer readings and commentary from “The Book of Joy,” which is Douglas Abrams’ compilation of conversations between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Llama. “I think this well be fun and reflective for all of us,” Joanie … Continue reading Joanie Andras: Revisiting “The Book of Joy”
The Third Principle of Unitarian Universalism calls us to encourage each other to spiritual growth. That’s what we’ll do this Sunday. We’ll encourage each other, inspired by Fellowship member Ray Rankin—a teacher, bicyclist and poet. Ray will read some of his poems, chosen at random from his collection, The Rain After It’s Gone, and from … Continue reading Ray Rankin: “Poetic Chaos”
Rick Spradlin, our lay leader, is a member of our Fellowship and a long-time student of comparative religion. His talks are often centered on one of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. Key concepts include reason, tolerance and freedom and also respect, compassion and love. Our services also include readings, music, meditation and opportunities (always … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “The God from Within”
Many of us have speculated about this idea from “Fidler on the Roof,” but how deeply have we thought about it? Are we already rich and just don’t acknowledge it? Join us on this Sunday for a deeper dive into the truth about our own wealth. We welcome visitors. Ron Ussery’s career has included teaching, … Continue reading Ron Ussery: “If I Were A Rich Man”
John Land is a long-time member of our Fellowship, whose personal interests include theater, history and the evolution of modern faith traditions. His previous talks have been “Wicca,” “The New Post-COVID Normal,” “Aloe for the Soul,” “Miss Manners Takes a Vacation” and “Social Darwinism.” John has a couple of degrees in theater, and he works … Continue reading John Mallory Land: “It’s the End of the World as We Know It”
