Ron Ussery: “The Crumbling Wall Between Church and State”

A new Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments the Oklahoma requirement to teach the Bible in schools are probably both headed to the US Supreme Court. Fellowship member Ron Ussery will explore why it this court likely will dismantle the separation between church and state that Thomas Jefferson worked so hard to include in the First Amendment.

Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and guests are always welcome at our liberal, progressive Fellowship.

Ron Ussery

Ron Ussery is a lifelong student of history, philosophy, economics and markets—including free markets, flea markets, Saturday markets, Black Friday markets and…well, lots of markets. He’s retired from careers in banking and teaching (or sort of retired), but he’s almost a full-time volunteer at our Fellowship. He’s our treasurer, our unofficial building and maintenance director a frequent service leader and a founding member of our UU No Wrong Turns Bicycle Club.

Sunday services included a talk, either by a member or a guest speaker, and music, meditation and optional opportunities to share your thoughts. And we’re done by noon.

Unitarian Universalism is an unusual religion. For example, we don’t share a creed. Our members Christians, Jews, Buddhists, subscribers to earth-centered traditions and other religions. Members also include humanists, agnostics, atheists and people who resist labels. We do share a commitment to the Seven Principles of UU. They include respect for all people and for the planet, and a promise to support each other in our own free and responsible searches for truth and meaning.

If your unsatisfied with other organized religions, you might find a home here. (Full disclosure: we’re not that organized.)