Pianist Maria Parrini, who often plays for our Sunday services, will present a special performance at the Fellowship at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. She’ll play selections by Béla Bartók (Tanz-Suite), J.S. Bach (Prelude and Fugue in A Minor) and Robert Schumann (Davidsbündlertänze—extra credit it you can pronounce it!) It’s a free concert, with … Continue reading Maria Parrini plays Schumann, Bach and Bartók this Sunday
The Columbus City Council has postponed a vote on the Clean Energy Columbus resolution. The vote was to be Tuesday, Aug. 22. Louisa Childs of Clean Energy Columbus says the resolution will come to a vote at a later meeting, possibly with revisions. Louisa tells us the postponement could be good new. Apparently there are … Continue reading City council clean energy vote postponed
Unitarian Universalism is an evolving religion, by design, and the Unitarian Universalist Association is in the process of reexamining and amending our Seven Principles. The purpose of the change is to focus UU on being “a relevant and powerful force for spiritual and moral growth, healing, and justice.” Read about that process here. And visit … Continue reading A report on Unitarian Universalist values
We’re meeting in person again, but we still take precautions.
Joanie Andras explores “A Dialogue of Peace” as part of our theme for May—Let There Be Peace. Watch this and other service excerpts on our UUFC YouTube Channel.
On Sunday, May 1, 2022, fellowship member Dr. Joyce Hickson presented “Let Peace Begin With Me,” now available on YouTube. Technical glitches wrecked the service video, so Joyce graciously agreed to re-record her talk, which sets the stage for the next four services in May. Service Leader Connie Ussery also stepped up, with an introduction … Continue reading Joyce Hickson’s talk now on YouTube
On May 21, President Biden awarded Col. Ralph Puckett of Columbus the Medal of Honor for his actions during a battle for Hill 205 during the Korean War. Col. We honored Col. during our Sunday service on July 18. You can watch the video of the White House ceremony here. House ceremony.
We’re virtually 100 percent vaccinated and meeting for Sunday services, the Wednesday Night Discussion Group and other meetings. But there’s an exception due to increased COVID-19 cases in our area. The Friday Lunch Group resumes Zoom meetings Sept. 17. (Contact Ed Wilson for details. Email him at uufcga@gmail.com with Friday Lunch Question in the subject … Continue reading Zoom services and meetings discontinued (except for Friday lunches)
By Connie Ussery Ron and Connie Ussery, long-time members of our Fellowship, have recovered from Covid-19. They led our Sunday service and talked about the experience on Nov. 22. This is Connie’s journal of that experiment. But first, here are some background resources for context: Ledger-Enquirer’s October 9 article https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/coronavirus/article246317800.html WTVM in Columbus covered it also. Google the … Continue reading A Covid-19 Journal
Got pandemic problems. Please do reach out to your UUFC family if you need help. In fact, that’s already happening. Here are a couple of stories. Elise Leonard had been without air conditioning for most of the summer, and when the 95-degree heat arrived the effect on her was dramatic. Unfortunately, she didn’t notice how … Continue reading Two UUFC pandemic stories
Gwyn Rush talked to us on Sunday (July 26) about making energy distribution more fair. She also offered ways to help.
UUFC member Lisa Pyburn, who is no stranger to construction and restoration, has taken it upon herself to do a major rehab of our property along Heiferhorn Creek and around the Pavilion. That included hiring a crew to help her clear brush and debris. The city already has hauled away the giant pile of brush … Continue reading Creek and Pavilion improvements
The UUFC Board of Trustees met Wednesday, July 1, and voted to postpone our return to services at Grace Fellowship Hall until Sunday, Sept. 6. UUFC President Hal Midgette said, “I believe in free will, but this is not the time to say, ‘Open up.’” Lay Leader Rick Spradlin, who was set to lead the … Continue reading In-person Sunday services postponed until Sept. 6
This is the third Sunday in the month, the day we Give Away the Plate. G.A.T.P. recipient this month is the Equal Justice
Most regular in-person UUFC events are on pandemic hiatus until further notice. The Wednesday Night Discussion Group and the Friday Lunch Group have continued to meet via Zoom videoconference. If you want to know how to join, send an email to Bill Harlan with “Zoom question” in the subject line. If you have other questions … Continue reading Most in-person events on Zoom or on hiatus
By Bill HarlanEditor We’ve launched new format for our monthly newsletter, the Chattahoochee Chalice. It’s a bit of an experiment on my part. I hope the new format will be faster and easier to produce. It will also help us provide more timely information. This format also coordinates better with our website. At least, those are my … Continue reading Chattahoochee Chalice in a new format
The optimism of Unitarian Universalism is written in our Seven Principles.
African Americans built Columbus, Ga., while working for the full rights of citizenship.
Enjoy a great dinner and help solve the mystery. Dr. Merritt has developed a cure (or curse?) for the common cold, but enemies and jealousies wind their ways through scene after scene as side effects appear. It’s a classic “who done it” in the dinner theater tradition, with a few added twists and turns (especially in … Continue reading Dinner theater March 22-23
Greetings, UUFC Members and Friends, First, I must remember longtime Friend of the Fellowship, Colonel Ralph Puckett, who died April 7. His funeral was held at the National Infantry Museum on April 20. He will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on April 28. The joint resolution by Schumer and Johnson reads in part, … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter April 24, 2024
UUFC President’s Letter March 19, 2024 Greetings everyone, and Happy Ostara, Spring Equinox, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. Please join us every time we meet outside during this amazing weather or just anytime. Come and have your own private picnic in our pavilion. Look for tadpoles in the stream. Bring some rackets and … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter March 19, 2024
UU the Vote is a nonpartisan group. Check out their public and private groups on Facebook. Follow the “Continue reading” link to find out more. The Georgia Weekend for Action is April 24-26. We’ll have more information soon. To participate in our Fellowship’s actions to promote democracy in 2024, email Bill Harlan. (Put UU the … Continue reading UU the Vote: Seven Actions You Can Take
We’re celebrating the Spring Equinox that evening, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Our Fellowship will be participating in UU the Vote 2024. The kickoff will be online on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m.. Email Bill Harlan at the Fellowship for details. (Put UU the Vote in the subject line.) We can all participate, at levels that work for each of us. It’s an important nonpartisan effort … Continue reading UU the Vote 2024: kickoff Thursday, March 14
Connie Ussery, President Greetings UUFC Members and Friends, February is Black History Month, and it’s also packed with holidays. Happy Groundhog Day. Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Super Bowl (what a half-time show!), and Leap Day (because our astronomical year lasts slightly less than 365 1/4 days. Did you know that anyone born on a Leap … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter February, 20, 2024
President’s Letter from Connie Ussery Greetings, UUFC Members, Friends and Visitors, I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday party on Christmas Eve. It was fun to dress Ron in a Santa suit so he could circulate among you and raise a few laughs. The “Christmas Family Feud Game” was confusing. If we try it again, we’ll have … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter January 28, 2024
UUFC President’s Letter December 28, 2023Connie Ussery Happy Holidays everyone. We had a wonderful Solstice event on Thursday, December 21, and the Holiday party on Sunday, December 24, right after the brief service. I’m not sure how many attended the luncheon, but it was good to see some members and friends we haven’t seen in … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter December 28, 2023
UUFC President’s Letter November 29, 2023 I’m loving the fact that membership ceremonies have been a more frequent occurrence in our Fellowship. We welcome these new members and their families and pledge to support them as a community devoted to reason, tolerance, and freedom, as well as justice, compassion, and love. We have also had … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter November 29, 2023
