Rick Spradlin on Father’s Day
Rick Spradlin is a long-time student of comparative religion and our lay leader. He’s also a regular service leader and speaker. In addition to Father’s Day, this Sunday is Juneteenth
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Rick Spradlin: “What Will Become of Religion?”
We don’t have a minister. Instead, we rely on Fellowship members, like Rick Spradlin, to lead services, and we often have guest speakers from the community at large. Visitors are always welcome. Rick is our lay leader. He’s a long-time student of comparative religion. His talks are centered on one of the Seven Principles of … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “What Will Become of Religion?”
Guitarist Andrew Zohn: “Culture beyond entertainment”
Dr. Andrew Zohn says art can be more than an amusing distraction, it can help us understand what it means to be human. Dr. Zohn is an internationally recognized guitarist and a professor at the Schwob School of Music in Columbus, where he runs the school’s acclaimed guitar program. He’s also a recording artists, he … Continue reading Guitarist Andrew Zohn: “Culture beyond entertainment”
The Peace Ceremony
Four speakers on the past four Sundays have talked about peace and how it begins with us. In this last service in May, those four will gather to present readings from some of the world’s great religions. We’ll also celebrate peace symbolically with water, flowers and music. Speakers are Joyce Hickson, Joanie Andras, Chandrika D. … Continue reading The Peace Ceremony
Rick Spradlin: “The Dream of Peace”
Lay leader Rick Spradlin explores the enigma of peace. “Humanity’s desire for peace is rivaled only by its inability to hold onto it,” he says. In this service he’ll explore how we’re often led to war or left with no alternative.
Chandrika Phea: “For Peace Sake…”
Peace is our theme for May, and peace begins with us. Rev. Chandika Phea is an author, a speaker, an athlete and a friend of the Fellowship. She’ll talk about “words, the power we are and the contribution of both to the experience of peace.”
Joanie Andras: “The Dialogue of Peace”
Our theme for May is “Let there be peace,” and peace starts with us. Fellowship member Joanie Andras will explore how to talk with people of differing viewpoints. She’ll do that with a focus on the Second Principle of Unitarian Universalism: justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Joanie Andras teaches mindfulness and Buddhist studies … Continue reading Joanie Andras: “The Dialogue of Peace”
Dr. Joyce Hickson: Let Peace Begin With Me
In response to events in Ukraine, and around the world, our theme for May is “Let There Be Peace.” Dr. Joyce Hickson begins the series this Sunday with a talk about how peace begins within ourselves.
David Smith: “Empowering Rural Georgia”
David Smith is a Fellowship member we haven’t seen in awhile. He’s been busy advocating and organizing for human rights in Georgia—especially voting rights. Now he’s working for Fair Count, a nonprofit “committed to building long-term power in rural Georgia.” David will talk about how he got involved in Fair Count and why it’s unique. … Continue reading David Smith: “Empowering Rural Georgia”
Rick Spradlin leads our Easter service: “Hope Eternal.”
Rick Spradlin, our lay leader, is a special educator by day and a lifelong student of comparative religion. He he keeps us on track a couple times a month with explorations of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. On this Sunday he’ll explore the ideas of Easter and eternal hope with a unique UU perspective.