In-Person Services, Columbia, SC Sundays 11AM
We’ll be using the poem “Gate A-4” by Naomi Shihab Nye to talk about not waiting for hope but answering the call to be hope. Advent and Hanukkah tend to look externally for hope and we shall strive to find ways to embody it.
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.
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.
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.