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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 have changed over the ages and see if we might find some hidden wisdom that might bond us as a deeply connected community. Amanda Jones is the Fellowship’s chairperson for youth and children’s programs, for earth-centered spirituality, and for special events. She’s also a frequent speaker. She has more than 30 years’ experience in service-based roles—with Big Brothers and Big sisters and in churches as a youth director, a small-group leade,r and a worship team leader. Amanda is a student of mindfulness and meditation, as taught by Thích Nhất Hạnh and Plum Village.
Amanda Jones Lost in Translation June 22, 2025
Experience Jackie Waldman explore the works of Viktor Kravchuk, a Ukrainian author whose works poignantly capture the resilience and spirit of his homeland amidst the ongoing conflict. Jackie Waldman has a master’s degree in social work, and she has worked with the elderly, the chronically ill, and hospice patients. She moved to Columbus in 2021. She’s active in our Fellowship and as a member of Temple Israel in Columbus.
Jackie Waldman War, Love and Survival in Ukraine June 29, 2025
“Is America Experiencing a Return to Religion?” is a question inspired by Lauren Jackson’s NYT series “Believing,” launched in September, 2024, with three questions regarding their experience with religion and spirituality. So far, she is publishing regular articles in the Times and a newsletter that invites responses and reports her findings. She interviewed Krista Tippet and many other experts to add their insights to the work, and she offers her readers three questions to answer if they would like to contribute to her research. With religion playing a growing role in our culture and in the management of our country, it’s an important subject to explore and to talk about.
Connie Ussery Return to Religion May 25 2025
🔮 Rev. Marti Keller – A Congregation of Mystics | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbus, GA What does mysticism look like in a Unitarian Universalist (UU) fellowship? In this inspiring sermon, Rev. Marti Keller explores the definitions and practices of mysticism—both within and beyond our living faith tradition. From ancient roots to modern expressions, she highlights the rich and often overlooked tradition of mystical humanism in UU communities. 📍 Location: UU Fellowship of Columbus, Georgia 🎙️ Speaker: Rev. Marti Keller, visiting UU minister, poet, essayist, and human rights activist 📅 Speaking Monthly at Our Fellowship With over 30 years of ministry experience and a deep commitment to justice and spirituality, Rev. Marti brings wisdom, warmth, and insight to every message. ✨ In this video, you'll discover: What mysticism means in a UU context How mystical practices can enrich personal and communal spiritual life The role of mystical humanism in progressive faith traditions Reflections from a life of ministry, poetry, and activism 🔗 Subscribe for more UU sermons and spiritual reflections 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, and 🔔 Turn on notifications to stay connected! #MartiKeller #Mysticism #UUChurch #UnitarianUniversalist #Spirituality #MysticalHumanism #ProgressiveFaith #UUColumbusGA
Marti Keller - A Congregation of Mystics - 06 15 2025
On the eve of Martin Luther King Day, Rev. Marti Keller examines the life of Theodore Parker, a 19th century Unitarian minister and abolitionist, He coined the idea that the arc of human history bends toward justice—a theme that Rev. King famously amplified.
2025 01 19 Marti Keller Bending the Arc
Our visiting UU minister, Marti Keller, presents her perspective on “The Amen Effect,” a book that, in Marti’s words, “has caught fire with progressive clergy.” It’s easy to see why. The book’s subtitle is “Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World.”
2024 11 17 Marti Keller - "The Amen Effect"
This year for Transgender Day of Visibility we are presenting a talk given by Amanda Jones Fellowship member Amanda Jones talks about building safe communities for trans kids and everyone else. Amanda Jones 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.
2024 07 14 Amanda Jones - "More than Meets the Eye"
Hospice chaplain Rev. Allison Kennedy Owen, guest speaker, speaks about her experiences providing end of life care and how to appreciate what is important in life. She is a Columbus native married to Michael Owen and they have a dog named Katie and a cat named Smokey. She and Michael met at the Ledger-Enquirer and married in 2003. Allison was a newspaper journalist for about 20 years. She has a B.A. in journalism from Berry College and master’s degree in theology from Sewanee: The University of the South. Following training in healthcare chaplaincy, Allison joined Columbus Hospice in 2012.
2024 12 01 Allison K. Owen “Life Before Death: One Chaplain’s Perspective”
2025 02 15 - Dick McMichael Memorial Service
2025 02 07 - Ed Wilson Memorial
Our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is growing and changing, and the coming year looks promising. Fellowship President Ussery reviews those changes and talks about what lies ahead.
2024 12 08 Connie Ussery "Our Fellowship's Path Forward"
Rev. Marti Keller presents "The Gift of Solitude." Tune in and contemplate, in the most busy, most noisy multi-holiday month of December, the state of purposeful solitude can have practical benefits.
2024 12 15 Marti Keller "THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE"
Guest speaker Chuck Williams presents "Covering Politics During Chaotic Times." Take a clear-eyed look, through the eyes of a professional, at how to commit journalism. Good journalism has never been more important than it is right now. And it’s never been more challenging to produce. (And to recognize!) Our guest speaker is award-winning reporter, columnist and editor Chuck Williams. He’s covered sports, news and politics in Columbus for nearly four decades. That includes nearly 30 years at the Columbus Ledger Enquirer. Then he made the challenging transition to TV news, as a reporter at WRBL.
2024 11 03 Chuck Williams "Covering Politics During Chaotic Times"
Our regular guest speaker, Rev. Marti Keller, takes a look at our Unitarian Universalist shared value of interdependence. She asks, “Where do we go from here?” Rev. Keller has been a Unitarian Universalist parish and social justice minister for 25 years. She was the affiliated minister for gender equity and justice with the UU Women’s Federation, and she received the Ministry to Women Award in 2021
2024 10 20 Marti Keller “Mutuality”
Our guest speaker, immigration attorney Marty Rosenbluth, describes himself as “just a simple country lawyer fighting for justice in the trenches and baking bread and cookies.” Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and guests are always welcome at our progressive Fellowship. Services include a talk, often by a member of the Fellowship or a guest speaker. They also include music, meditation and optional opportunities to share your thoughts Marty Rosenbluth has been “fighting for justice in the trenches” for decades. He grew up in Brooklyn, then attended Antioch College, then travelled to Israel to work as a human rights researcher. Then he earned a law degree from the University of North Carolina. He has worked for a number of human rights organizations, including Amnesty International. Now he lives and practices law in Lumpkin, GA, where he works for immigrants imprisoned at the Stewart Detention Center. He makes pretty good cookies, too. If you enjoyed this talk please join us Sundays at 11:00 for more like it. 8827 Heiferhorn Way, Columbus, GA 31904
2024 10 27 Marty Rosenbluth Immigration Attorney
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