The Spiritual Importance of Creating Beauty
Kris Bear, AUUC Worship team member, will have the craft supplies out for circle worship. We will honor our need for the dignity of rest and beauty, and decorate our places for the holidays ahead.… more
Services
Armistice Day / Veterans Day “A Touch of Home in a Combat Zone”
AUUC member, Jan Woods will share her work with the American Red Cross during the Vietnam War with 627 other young women, serving as “donut dollies.” Her experience are unique to her and will not reflect any political issues from that time.… more
You are Going to Love this Book!
I invite everyone to bring a favorite book to church today, to swap out. I just love books and when I find one I particularly love, it is so much fun to share that love with another person who loves it as well. Today I will talk about some of the books I have loved. There will be a book swap and I will invite you to talk about the books you loved and why.… more
the Theology of Fear
The macabre, fear factor, scary movies, Halloween, zombies, vampires,— there seems to be no end to the ways people invent to scare themselves and each other. It is estimated that Americans spend 10.6 billion dollars on Halloween each year, what is the attraction? Why the obsession?… more
Guest in the Pulpit: Paula Goldman: Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Unitarian minister and abolitionist, Thomas Wentworth Higginson served as colonel of the first African American regiment to fight for the Union in the Civil War. He has been referred to as The Magnificent Activist for his life efforts for women’s rights, religious freedom and more. What does his life and work mean for us today?… more
UU Heritage New Member Service
What is the connection between the finale of the Guest at Your Table campaign and the new member service (both will be included in this service—true but not what I was looking for)? Answer—UU Heritage.… more
Indigenous People’s Day
Today we will forego the usual celebration of the explorer Columbus to remember the exploitation of the indigenous victims of the doctrine of Manifest Destiny.… more
Happy Anniversary Thurgood Marshall
On Oct 2, 1967 Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African American associate Justice to the Supreme Court. Today, I will explore that decision, its legacy and relation to the present day.… more
Buddhism, Taoism and You
Mike Yuskiw, M.A., Renmin University, Bejing. Maybe I should have titled this talk “Buddhism, Taoism and UU” since I’ve noticed many parallel strands between the two practices over the past few months. A passion for service, the connectedness of all things, a reverence for nature, and living a purposeful life for its own sake are a few.… more
Madison: The Musical
Constitution Day is coming – Today we will explore our founding document with a charming and funny musical interpretation of the 1st Amendment. Bring your friends to enjoy and support our Aiken UU Players in a staged reading of Madison, the Musical!… more