In light of recent events, I have changed my sermon topic for Sunday. Let’s look at the world with a critical eye and see if we can nail down that age old question. The service will also include a special Memorial Day reference.… more
On this Unitarian Universalist holy day lets take another look at Congregational Polity, Shared Ministry and the Universal Design for Learning. Huh? Yep. There will be a potluck lunch on this day, the sign-up sheets are in the kitchen.… more
This morning, Deb plans to deliver a sermon that honors the role of mothers, is intellectually stimulating and spiritually poignant. That is the plan. Come see if the plan is fulfilled.… more
Is it time to stop soft walking our discontent and be more direct. How are things going? Is the resistance being heard and why do I think this is an appropriate sermon topic? And how is all this political talk spiritual?… more
We UUs say we are welcoming. Yet, there are exceptions, we don’t even know about! How can I say that? Well, I am a social scientist, and there’s something called implicit bias. Every single person here has some form of implicit bias. Today’s service will challenge us to be more welcoming as we explore the ways we are and are not welcoming, including looking at implicit bias.… more
This Sunday we will explore the idea of new life and renewal through the lens of the Bible story of Jesus. We will also have an Easter Egg Hunt for the children and a Sunday Brunch after the service. Please bring brunch-type foods to share. A sign-up sheet will be in the kitchen. Don’t forget to grab some eggs to fill for the egg hunt.… more
Rev. Deb will lead a worship service which ties the teachings of Jesus to our modern-day concerns which include sexual assault and violence. Ms. Jordan will speak on behalf of the Cumbee Center for Abused Persons and Wendy Russell will be our guide as we experience the outdoor art installation.… more
Why I am a Unitarian Universalist. To celebrate our 21st birthday in our church home (04/04/04), we are bringing back one of most popular worship programs from past years — Angie McKinnon, Bob Murphy, Ellen Harvey, and Sam Dack will share their personal journeys to our faith and our Aiken UU community.… more
This morning, we will explore how we name things, pets and people. Does your name have special meaning for you, how about your parents? Can you think of some things that should be named differently. We will have a contest for the best example of something that should have a different name… like Jet Ski should be Boatercycle.… more
I know you have heard of Despicable Me—this is very similar. This Sunday will include a Time for All Ages — It will all be very triggering. Lol … more
