Services

Rat Park

We all know that connection is an important aspect of being UU. I will be sharing some scientific findings of the importance of connection and share some of my personal connection journey.

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Judaism and Jerusalem

By Rabbi Robert Klensin,

Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Children of Israel, Augusta, GA

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may those who love you be at peace.”

Psalms 122:6

 

I will explore the history of the Jewish connection with Israel and Jerusalem, how we got to the present situation, and my hopes for a peaceful future.

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Black Religious History in Aiken County

Brenda Baratto, Executive Director, Aiken County Museum and Wayne O’Bryant, Second Providence Baptist Church, North Augusta present Black Religious History in Aiken County.

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The Road to Ministry and Ordination

Debra will explore and present the journey to professional ministry and the on-going demands of ministry, including her personal story and the spiritual implications of this wondrous profession.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, JR

Debra Guthrie and the AUUC youth present an

intergenerational celebration of the life of a

great American hero.

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Innovative leadership

While we have been distracted by a hostile political climate and the dramatics of the media; the business world and some not-for-profits are quietly revolutionizing what it means to be an effective and innovative leader.… more

Compassion in Covenant: Healing Hearts

Medical studies show practicing compassion improves immunity and blood flow in our physical hearts, while resentment and depression reverse these positive affects, crimping blood flow and making us more vulnerable to infection. We invite you to consider a compassion practice as one of your resolutions for 2018. (Suggestions provided!)

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Curiosity and Uncertainty

They say that curiosity killed the cat. That is a crazy saying meant to discourage curiosity. I submit that maintaining a curious spirit and resisting the need for certainty is essential to a happy disposition and days filled with life-long learning and wonder.… more

Forgiveness

Growing out of his work with the Truth and Reconciliation commission in South Africa, Bishop Desmond Tutu is revered as one of the world’s leading experts on forgiveness. This morning, Debra Guthrie reflects by on Bishop Tutu’s book on forgiveness written with his daughter, Bishop Mpho Tutu.… more