Fellowship member Amanda Jones presents “Lost in Translation,” Exploring the evolution of language, meaning, and mindful communication. Words shape our world. They guide our thoughts, inspire our actions, and connect us to one another. But sometimes, words are an incomplete form of communication—just like our understanding of each other. Let’s explore some common turns of phrase that … Continue reading Amanda Jones – Lost in Translation
Our speaker is Fellowship member Amanda Jones. We’re a home for progressive, liberal religion in the Chattahoochee Valley. Services start at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Services also include music, readings, and optional opportunities to share your thoughts. We are informal and friendly, and visitors are always welcome. Amanda Jones … Continue reading Amanda Jones: “Celebrating Visibility, Embracing Wholeness”
Our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is focusing on ways to act with kindness and love in the coming year. Fellowship member Amanda Jones will present this Sunday’s program. Join us as we regard the New Year as an exciting challenge. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. We’re mostly … Continue reading In with the New Year—the UU way
Fellowship member Amanda Jones is an adoptive parent with extensive experience in the field. The subtitle of her talk is “shining a light on adoption from foster care, through a trauma-focused lens.” Expect a unique, insider’s look at this process. Services start at 11 a.m. but join us early for coffee and conversation. Our liberal, … Continue reading Amanda Jones: a personal perspective on National Adoption Day
Fellowship Member Amanda Jones will talk about a the new discipline of “neuroaesthetics,” which is the study of how thinking and emotions are affected by contemplating art, music and other products of creativity. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and guests are always welcome at our … Continue reading Amanda Jones on “neuroaesthetics”
Fellowship member Amanda Jones talks about building safe communities for trans kids and everyone else. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Guests and visitors are always welcome at our liberal, progressive Fellowship. (And we’re done by noon.) Amanda Jones is a student of mindfulness and meditation, as … Continue reading Amanda Jones: “More Than Meets the Eye”
Fellowship member Amanda Jones lives in east Alabama. The full title of her talk is “A Historians Account of the Colonization of East Alabama.” Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Amanda is a student of mindfulness and meditation, as taught by … Continue reading Amanda Jones” “The Colonization of East Alabama”
Fellowship member Amanda Jones will talk about how the experience of awe can change our lives. New research backs that up. Amanda is a student of mindfulness and meditation, as taught by Thích Nhất Hahn and Plum Village. She’s one of the leaders of Buddhist studies and meditation at our Fellowship. Amanda also has more … Continue reading Amanda Jones: “The Benefits of Awe”
Fellowship member Amanda Jones will take a scientific and philosophical look at how forgiveness affects our mental and physical well-being. Visitors are always welcome at our progressive Fellowship. We start at 11 a.m., but come early for coffee and conversation. And we’re done by noon. Amanda has more than 30 years’ experience in service-based roles—with … Continue reading Amanda Jones: “Around the Fire of Friendship and Forgiveness”
Unitarians helped create modern-day celebrations of Christmas. A Unitarian brought the German tradition of indoor Christmas trees to America. Unitarians wrote some beloved Christmas Carols—among them Jingle Bells, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. And of course Charles Dickens, author of A Christmas Carol, was a Unitarian. In the spirit of evolving Christmas traditions, … Continue reading Yes Virginia, there is a Christmas Eve (morning!) service
