Services

One Step at a Time

Now more than ever, our individual choices can create ripples of change. Let’s explore some ways we can make a difference.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)… more

Homeless but not Hopeless

Guest Speaker – Ms. Chanosha Lawton, Aiken Housing Authority. Every person needs a place to thrive, not just survive… Hundreds of our Aiken brothers and sisters lack a decent place to live that supports human dignity and development, provides stability and connects individuals and families to our larger community. What does our AUUC community need to know and how can we make a difference?… more

Transgender Remembrance

How does our faith call us to advocate for the special population of people who are gender non-conforming or transgender?

On this Sunday before Transgender Remembrance Day we gather in sacred community to shed light on the struggles of this targeted community.… more

Rising Strong – November 12, 2017

This morning Debra Guthrie will share some of the important life lesson she learned from Brene’ Brown’s phenomenal book Rising Strong. Brown tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending. She says,

“Struggle, can be our greatest call to courage, and rising strong our clearest path to deeper… more

The Beauty Bias

Society’s bias toward those considered physically attractive is well documented as is discrimination against those deemed unattractive. In this service, Sandy Hochel will discuss how pervasive and powerful this bias is and how we may unintentionally reinforce our society’s obsession with beauty.… more

Samhain

Last year we explored The Day of the Dead from the Mexican tradition celebrated this time of year. This year I thought we might switch it up a bit and explore the pagan/Gaelic tradition of Samhain. Come and see if I can make a connection with our UU tradition.… more

Rosh Hashanah

Debra explores the meaning behind the “Jewish New Year” in collaboration with member Ann Thal. What lessons does this important observance hold for Jewish people and all of us?… more

Gifts from SUULI

Lessons shared from the Summer Southeast UU Leadership Institute.… more

Simplicity & Mindfulness

Our own member, Kathy Hall, shares her story: “The Life Changing Magic…” of my first year being an Aiken Unitarian Universalist.… more