On Love and Death: The Wisdom of Forrest Church

July 31, 2022 11:00 am Dr. Michael Sullivan

The Rev. Dr. Forrest Church was a leading Unitarian theologian and minister who wrote many influential books including a popular introduction to Unitarian Universalism, A Chosen Faith (with John Buehrens). Two of his books profoundly influenced Dr. Michael Sullivan, a psychologist, in becoming a UU after moving to Columbia with his wife Susan in 2008. One is Church’s The Cathedral of the World: A Universalist Theology. The other is Love and Death: My Journey through the Valley of the Shadow. Mike will be speaking about the lessons shared by Forrest Church with his New York City congregation and readers after he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2008. Mike has found deep meaning and relevance in this book for living and for dying.

Topics: Unitarian Universalism

Linda and Richard McLeod, Members

We were looking for a church where we felt accepted both intellectually and spiritually, a place where all people and religions were regarded equally without condemnation. Our search began at UUCC six years ago and we never had to look any further. We found our place here with a community of like-minded people and it became our second home, our second family.

Carita Barr, Member

Carita Barr, Member: Growing up in a Lutheran state-taxed church, I never was very religious. But 40 years ago, I heard about Unitarian Universalism through friends. I found a home here where this diverse religious community really works to better our world. Respect and honor for the “other” is the main ingredient in our cooperative efforts as a movement.

Dan Cook

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

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On Love and Death: The Wisdom of Forrest Church