Keith Sims is the MercyMed farmer, who tends the medical system’s unique urban farm in Columbus. The farm’s mission is to promote good health and reduce food insecurity. Keith says he “thoroughly enjoys digging in the soil.” He’s serious. Keith switched a careers, from the medical professional to urban farmer. He earned degree in biology … Continue reading Keith Sims: “The Garden’s Most Important Lesson”
Justin diFeliciantonio is a friend of the Fellowship, a tennis coach, a writer, a world traveler, and a regular practitioner of yoga. In this service he’ll explore meditation practices and techniques, some of which could come in handy during the end-of-year holidays. Justin also is a longtime student of philosophy, consciousness and wellness practices. He … Continue reading Justin diFeliciantonio: Meditation Misconceptions and Useful Tips
Fellowship member Amanda Jones has worked to support foster and adoptive children, and she and her husband Amos are also adoption parents. Amanda invites anyone interested in adoption. “Come join us to celebrate National Adoption Day as we share our adoption story and the programs that supported us along the journey.” Visitors are always welcome … Continue reading Amanda Jones: “Our Adoption Story”
Folksinger Ken Sizemore, a Unitarian Universalist, now living in Nashville, TN, will be our guest presenter on Sunday, Nov. 12. Visitors and guests are always welcome at our progressive Fellowship. Services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Ken, who bills himself as “the Old Folkie, performs for UU congregations … Continue reading Ken Sizemore: “The Many Ways We Love”
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere now, promising new benefits, threatening new dangers and raising questions about what it means to be “conscious.” Fellowship member Bill Harlan has been observing the rise of the machines for more than 40 years—as a journalist and a communications director at a physics research laboratory. Bill retired to Columbus 10 … Continue reading Bill Harlan on ethics, consciousness and AI
Our guest speaker on Sunday, Oct. 22, is Rev. Cindy Garrard. She’s a retired (and distinguished) United Methodist pastor who served more than 35 years in local congregations. Her talk aligns with a theme of Unitarian Universalism and particularly with our Fellowship in Columbus. (We once ran a newspaper ad that read: “Got doubt? So … Continue reading Rev. Cindy Garrard: “The Role of Doubt in Faith.”
Rick Spradlin is a longtime member of our Fellowship and a lifelong student of religious, philosophical and ethical traditions. He often talks to us about aspects of Unitarian Universalism. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Services also include music, meditation, readings and opportunities (always optional) to share … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “What do Unitarians believe?”
Grace and gratitude are are embedded in the human experience. Fellowship member Amanda Jones will explore how these ideas “transcend boundaries and unite us in shared understanding and interconnectedness.” Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and guests are always welcome at our progressive Fellowship. Amanda Jones … Continue reading Amanda Jones: “The Dance of Grace and Gratitude”
Rev. Marti Keller of Atlanta, our guest speaker, talks about the “it” in her title—”it” being the guiding values of Unitarian Universalism. If you’ve ever wondered what our Fellowship is about, this Sunday service might be for you. Visitors are always welcome, and this Sunday you can stay for the potluck. (Guests need only bring … Continue reading Rev. Marti Keller: “What’s love got to do with it?”
