Fellowship member Amos Jones takes us on a voyage through Odin’s ethical lessons for the ancient Norse people and how these lessons relate to us today Amos is a Columbus area native. He has 25 years of experience in information technology field. He’s also a lifelong learner focusing on world religion, sociology, philosophy, and ethics across … Continue reading Amos Jones: “A ‘Norse’ Little Talk with Odin”
John Adams, a Unitarian, thought so. In this Sunday service, at 11 a.m., we’ll explore lesser known ideas about the Fourth of July, including the notion that truth is essential to honor the promise of America. For example, it was actually on July 2, 1776, that the Continental Congress declared independence. John Adams wrote: “[July … Continue reading Is July 2 the real Fourth of July? (picnic to follow)
Rick Spradlin is a long-time member of our Fellowship and a lifelong student of philosophy, religion and ethical systems.
In this Father’s Day service, Fellowship member Bill Harlan, celebrates fatherhood—the ideal, the real and what lies between. It’s a community event, so bring your own Dad story to share. Bill Harlan retired from careers as a journalist, a gold miner, a deckhand, a medic and a communications director at a deep underground laboratory. He’s … Continue reading Bill Harlan: “The Good, the Dad and the Ugly”
The Book of Revelations is full of all manner of bizarre and frightening images and prophecies. Fellowship member Ron Ussery will explore the book in light of recent scholarship and especially Bart D. Ehrman’s book “Armageddon.”
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is an engaging, evolving public institution, serving Columbus and surrounding communities at seven locations. (Plus bookmobiles and kiosks.) Director Alan Harkness will talk to us about the library system’s “past, present and future.” Even if you’re a library regular, we think you’ll learn something this Sunday. Join us! (Visitors are always welcome … Continue reading Alan Harkness: the future of libraries in Columbus
John is a theater professional, an amateur historian and student of Unitarian Universalism. He’s also a regular service leader and speaker for our Sunday services.
We celebrate life on our planet this Sunday, and especially renewal and springtime, with a traditional Unitarian Universalist ceremony. Rev. Norbert Capek, who founded the Unitarian ministry in Czechoslovakia, created the ceremony with his wife, Rev. Maja Capek. She escaped arrest by the Nazis and brought the ceremony to the United States in the 1930s. … Continue reading The UU Flower Ceremony
Fellowship member Brandy Brewer is beginning the journey to become a Unitarian Universalist minister and a chaplain in the U.S. Army. It will be a big change. Brandy is finishing up phase one of an Army career—16 years in the Military Police and Military Intelligence Corps.
A revolution is beginning in American death rituals and practices, and Fellowship member Judy Barnett says some of the cultural shifts—including DIY funerals and green burials—are aligned with Unitarian Universalist principles and practices. Judy also is a member of our Fellowship’s board and the board of Paz Amigos, a local group that assists immigrants. Judy is Georgia … Continue reading Judy Barnett: “Is Green the New Black?”
