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?”
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
