Topic: Social Justice

MLK Service

Anti-racism service, including a sermon by Paisha Thomas and anti-racism and MLK-themed music by both First UU choirs. “Practicing Resistance” is our monthly theme for January, focusing on spiritual and active defiance against oppression, apathy, and despair.  This will touch on social justice work as well as self-care, joy, and speaking truth; rooted in UU … Continue reading MLK Service

Fire Communion

Instead of making new year resolutions, we will share in a ritual of releasing what we do not want to bring with us into 2026. “Practicing Resistance” is our monthly theme for January, focusing on spiritual and active defiance against oppression, apathy, and despair.  This will touch on social justice work as well as self-care, … Continue reading Fire Communion

Annual Stone Soup Service

Enjoy a multigenerational celebration of gratitude and togetherness! Drop off ingredients to the kitchen before the service, then join us afterwards for community and hot soup! Presented by Director of Religious Exploration, Amber Scott.

GA Video: “Revolution Begins with a Dream.”

Join us as we screen the Sunday Morning worship held June 22, 2024 at the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk presents “Revolution Begins with a Dream.”

Building and Restoring Trust

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in the dignity and worth of every person, including when people have made mistakes that harm others or harm the trust within their community.  Restorative Practices, including Restorative Justice, are ways to build trust and restore trust when it has been lost.  Our interfaith BREAD (Building Respect, Equality, and Dignity) … Continue reading Building and Restoring Trust

Equality or Equity?

Beloved Community calls us to fight for equity in a world that puts up systemic barries to equality.  In our quest to become a more inclusive congregation and faith, what can we do to remove the barriers in our own spaces?  What is the difference and how do we advocate for a more just world?

Another Possible World

After 30 years in faith-based leadership, the Rev. Mary Katherine Morn joined UUSC as President and Lead Executive Officer in 2018. She has helped to grow a number of Unitarian Universalist congregations serving their members and the larger community, including congregations in Georgia, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

Building Cathedrals

How do we understand change in an imperfect world? Rev. Dr. Eric Dawson grew up within the loving home of First UU Columbus and has been a UU minister for almost 15 years.  Currently he serves as the CEO of RIVET, the world’s first consumer-facing, social impact brand that leverages the collective consumer power of … Continue reading Building Cathedrals