Cinco de Mayo celebrations traditionally honor the Mexican victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. However, the modern cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo is complicated. Our guest speaker, Adela Garcia Duncan, will talk about that. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and … Continue reading Adela Duncan on Cinco de Mayo
Guest speaker Stephen Johnson owns a unique piece of land on Flat Shoals Creek. It’s home to one of the few remaining habitats of the rare and spectacular spider lily. Stephen has protected this small but invaluable part of Georgia for years. For a few days in May, when the lilies bloom, he opens his … Continue reading Stephen Johnson on spider lilies
The Buddha said, “Be a lamp unto thyself.” It’s also the title of a Unitarian Universalist hymn. But what does it mean? Who better to explore that question from a Unitarian Universalist perspective than Joanie Andras? Joanie is an ordained Buddhist nun. She also teaches meditation and Buddhist studies at our Fellowship. Join us this … Continue reading Joanie Andras: “Be A Lamp Unto Thyself”
