Rick Spradlin is a longtime member of our Fellowship and a lifelong student of religious, philosophical and ethical traditions. He often talks to us about aspects of Unitarian Universalism. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Services also include music, meditation, readings and opportunities (always optional) to share … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “What do Unitarians believe?”
Rick Spradlin is a long-time member of our Fellowship and a lifelong student of philosophy, religion and ethical systems.
Easter has a specific, central meaning in Christianity, but the meaning has evolved for many Unitarian Universalists. We might celebrate rebirth in nature or any number of metaphorical resurrections. Fellowship member Rick Spradlin will help us explore these ideas on Easter Sunday., Services begin at 11 a.m. Join us early for coffee, snacks and conversation. … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: A Unitarian Universalist on Easter
Unitarian Universalists share a commitment to support UU’s Seven Principles, and now the Unitarian Universalist Association is proposing to adopt an Eighth Principle. It’s centered on a commitment to be accountable to work toward dismantling systemic white supremacy. Fellowship member Rick Spradlin, a lifelong student of theology, philosophy and ethical traditions, will offer a unique … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: Racial justice and the “Eighth Principle”
Rick Spradlin is our Fellowship’s lay leader. He’s a special education teacher by day and a long-time student of comparative religion by inclination. His talks are usually centered on one of the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. Key concepts include reason, tolerance and freedom and also respect, compassion and love. Services also include readings, music, … Continue reading Rick Spradlin leads the service
Depressed by current events? It’s hard not to be. There’s plenty of justification for a gloom outlook. But maybe there’s a bigger picture worth considering. Join us on this Sunday for a peek at a different perspective from Rick Spradlin.* Rick is our Fellowship’s lay leader. He’s a special education teacher by day and a … Continue reading Rick Spradlin: “The Arc of the Universe Bends Toward Justice”
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
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?”
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
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.
