In-Person Services, Columbia, SC Sundays 11AM

Rebuilding Trust

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Our culture has been rendered paranoid. This spiritual illness is a threat to human decency and community. What will it take to rebuild trust, both within  ourselves and science,  society, and our politics?

Our pulpit guest will be former UUA President John Buehrens, a long-time friend of UUCC. He is the author or co-author of seven books on liberal religion, most recently of Conflagration: How the Transcendentalists Sparked the American Struggle for Racial, Gender, and Social Justice. He will speak to us via Zoom from his home in San Francisco. Please feel free to invite others to join in welcoming him.

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Past Services

Spirituality on the Spectrum

Join Janice Kahrs as she adapts a discussion topic from UUCC’s exploring spirituality group into a sermon about her own diagnosis of Autism and how it colors her perspective on religion and communication.

Bridging Hearts: A Unitarian Odyssey Across Continents

This sermon will explore the profound connection between Transylvanian Unitarians and American Unitarian Universalists, highlighting how, despite geographical distances and diverse cultural backgrounds, they share a common foundation of faith, values, and purpose. Through personal stories, historical contexts, and contemporary examples, we will reflect on how this partnership enriches both communities, fostering mutual support and understanding. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of unity in diversity and the strength found in shared beliefs, reminding us that together, we can illuminate the path toward a more compassionate and inclusive world.

“Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: The Wisdom of Jonathan Haidt”

Dr. Michael Sullivan will be presenting a creative understanding of why good people are divided by politics and religion. It is based on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt.  Dr. Haidt concludes that “morality binds and blinds”. Using the six foundations of morality derived from his research, we can gain a better understanding of “the righteous mind” that everyone has. This can help bridge political and religious divides and promote greater respect for opposing views.

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