Justin diFeliciantonio describes “cathartic writing” as a technique to “let go of the junk.” In this unusual Sunday talk, he’ll describe the technique, which he teaches to children, and then give us an opportunity to practice it ourselves. “Third graders can do it perfectly,” he said. So, no pressure. Bring the kids, and bring a … Continue reading Justin diFeliciantonio: “Cathartic writing”
Unitarian Universalist fellowships and congregations share commitments to human rights and care for the planet, but they often have unique local traditions. Our UU Fellowship, founded in 1975, has a several such traditions. Dr. Joyce Hickson, who is updating our Fellowship’s history, will explore those traditions and how they shape the personality of our spiritual … Continue reading Dr. Joyce Hickson: “Traditions of our UU Fellowship:
Our guest speaker, Rev. Theresa Slusher, who last spoke to us in 2019, is ordained through the Centers for Spiritual Living. She also has a master’s degree in consciousness studies from the Holmes Institute of Consciousness Studies in Colorado, and she’s a certified life coach. She’ll explore how our consciousness projects itself onto the world, … Continue reading Rev. Theresa Slusher: “What You See Is What You Get”
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
Fellowship President Connie Ussery reports on our new proposed mission statement, values statement and covenants.* Unitarian Universalism emphasizes action on social issues, so these three statements are important. Members will want to hear them. (We’ll vote on them later.) Visitors will get a close look at our unique approach to spirituality. *A note about this … Continue reading Connie Ussery: Our mission, values and covenants
Speaking Aug. 13, 2023 Rev. Matt Deen, our guest speaker, offers a Christian critique of conservation. The Bible’s Book of Daniel recounts Nebuchadnezzar’s wilderness trials. For our speaker, that story suggests a fresh approach to what it means to be human and the nature of our relationships with all living things. Sunday services start at … Continue reading Rev. Matt Deen: “The Madness of King Nebuchadnezzar”
Our guest speakers will talk about “a citizen-led initiative to make Columbus 100 percent green.” Learn what you can do to help. Dr. Troy Keller is a professor of environmental science and chair of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Columbus State University. Lisa Childs, who also lives in Columbus, is the general … Continue reading Dr. Troy Keller and Louisa Childs on Clean Energy Columbus
Guest speaker Kelly Williams, is on the board of The Center at 909, a Columbus organization that supports survivors of sexual assault. Their motto: “We hear you, we see you, we believe you.” She’ll talk about how victims of sexual violence are cared for in our community, how The Center at 909 works and how … Continue reading Kelly Williams on caring for survivors of sexual violence
Rev. Marti Keller, our guest speaker, talks about books—summer beach reads, hammock reads, library reads—how reading is a Unitarian Universalist spiritual practice and, more than ever, n actions for justice. Rev. Keller, who lives in Atlanta, has been a Unitarian Universalist parish and social justice minister for 25 years. She was the affiliated minister for … Continue reading Rev. Marti Keller: “A reading life”
The Seneca Falls Convention, held July 19 and 20, 1848, was the first women’s rights convention. Judy Barnett will talk about what happened, the convention’s unique connection to Unitarians and how the fight for women’s rights continues. Services begin at 11 a.m., but join us a little early for coffee and conversation. Our very nondenominational services … Continue reading Judy Barnett on the Seneca Falls Convention
