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Guest speaker: CSU poet Carey Scott Wilkerson

Guest speaker Dr. Scott Wilkerson has taught at Columbus State University since 2009. Our services also include music, meditation and optional opportunities to share what’s important in your life. Dr. Wilkerson has published two books of poetry and five plays. He’ss edited an anthology of Georgia poetry, and he’s written the libretti for three operas, … Continue reading Guest speaker: CSU poet Carey Scott Wilkerson

The Sunday talk—”Level Ground: Taking a Bite Out of Food Insecurity”

Brad Barnes, Jenn Collins

Guest speakers Brad Barnes and Jenn Collins of Dew Point Farm report that about 21 percent of people in Columbus don’t know how their next meal is getting to the table. They’ll talk about how even a tiny garden can help take a bite out of the problem. We meet in person Sundays at 11 … Continue reading The Sunday talk—”Level Ground: Taking a Bite Out of Food Insecurity”

Rick Spradlin on “What Do Unitarian Universalists Believe?”

Rick Spradlin

Rick Spradlin, our lay leader, is a member of our Fellowship and a long-time student of comparative religion. His talks are often centered on one of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. Key concepts include reason, tolerance and freedom and also respect, compassion and love. Our services also include readings, music, meditation and opportunities (always … Continue reading Rick Spradlin on “What Do Unitarian Universalists Believe?”

Jacob Biel: “Growing up Jewish in China”

Jacob Biel

Guest speaker Jacob Biel is a Columbus attorney and a world traveler. He was born in China in 1945, where his parents lived as stateless residents. His grandparents had emigrated from Russia to China. Beil is a graduate of Columbus High School, Mercer University and the Mercer University law school. He is also a member … Continue reading Jacob Biel: “Growing up Jewish in China”

Rev. Chandrika D. Phea: “On a Mission to Change a Nation”

Chandrika D. Phea

Guest speaker Rev. Chandrika D. Phea will talk about how a mission trip to China changed her life. Rev. Phea, who lives in Columbus, earned a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies from Beacon University and completed a two-year teaching and mission assignment that she says “revolutionized” her life. She’s also an outdoor enthusiast, a triathlete, … Continue reading Rev. Chandrika D. Phea: “On a Mission to Change a Nation”

Pulpit Ceremony

Connie Ussery, Danielle Neale, Ed Wilson, Joyce Hickson, Sidney Wilson

Join us this Sunday for the unveiling and dedication of a new pulpit at Grace Fellowship Hall. The service will be a celebration of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism, which bind us together, and also a celebration of the special relationships we’ve built at our Fellowship. We’ve worked hard to create welcoming spaces, inside … Continue reading Pulpit Ceremony

Sharyn Dowd on Better Angels

Sharyn Dowd

Sharyn Dowd is a retired Baptist minister and professor of New Testament who lives in Mableton, Georgia, on the western edge of Atlanta. She’s also the coordinator of Braver Angels, a nonpartisan group that works to de-polarize American politic and help people have civil conversations across their differences. We meet in person Sundays at 11 … Continue reading Sharyn Dowd on Better Angels

John Mallory Land: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to UU”

John Mallory Land is a long-time member of our Fellowship. He has earned degrees in theater, he now he works at the River Center. Way back in 2015, with pre-pandemic prescience, he staged Horton Foote’s play “1918.” (It’s about the 1918 flu epidemic.) This talk will be a lot funnier than “1918.” John will demonstrate … Continue reading John Mallory Land: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to UU”

Rick Spradlin: “Grateful for Small Things”