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In-Person Service July 18, 2021

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A Return to Love,  with Lyndon Harris

July 18, 10:30AM

Landrum Depot, Landrum, SC

 

In 1992, Marianne Williamson captured the imagination of many in the world with the publication of her book, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Spiritual Principles of A Course in Miracles. Spending 39 weeks on the New York Times’ bestseller list, the book’s principal idea is that practicing love every day brings more peace and fulfillment to one’s life.
Drawing from ideas in the book, and from other sources, Lyndon will offer a reflection on what it might mean for us to ―return to love‖ as we return to meeting together in person. Love, compassion, kindness, and justice are the cornerstones of Unitarian Universalism spirituality, and in our present world – often characterized by polarization, isolation, and hostility – this kind of love is needed now more than ever. Discussion to follow. Join us!

Virtual Service June 6, 2021

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Embracing the Heroic Journey of Your Life – Lyndon Harris

10:30 AM

The Flu epidemic of 1918 was followed by the “Roaring 20‟s.” What could possibly lie in wait for us at the end of our time‟s pandemic? Will we embrace the possibilities ahead with courage and vigor, or will we go forth, more cautiously and carefully? Which is better? We are living in a threshold time, and the universe is calling us forth to adventure.

Join us for a conversation about the spiritual implications of this threshold time, and an exploration of the possibilities on our post-COVID spiritual journey, guided by Joseph Campbell‟s schema, “the Hero‟s Journey.”

Virtual Service 5.16.2021

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Spiritual Empowerment after the Pandemic: Claiming Your Role as the Author of Your Life in the “Next” Normal. 

Lyndon Harris

As of May 12th, over 153 million people have received one or both doses of a COVID vaccine in the U.S. With vaccines now available on demand, we have entered a new era of public health. Despite the efforts of those who oppose or are afraid of getting a vaccine, we are on our way toward the “next” normal: cautiously eating in restaurants, meeting in small groups, and reconnecting with family members and loved ones. But are there spiritual principles and resources available to guide our way?

Come join us at 10:30 as we explore the wisdom of Unitarian Universalism, positive psychology and the science of flourishing to inspire us as we chart our new path toward the future.

Just click on this: Sunday Service or by phone 646-876-9923 –  Meeting  #998 1166 5596

Virtual Service 5.2.2021

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Anti-racism and the “Lost Cause”

Lyndon Harris

 

What does it mean to be a progressive spiritual community (UU) in a small Southern Town?

Join us for an engaging conversation as Lyndon shares his own journey through the challenges of growing up in a small SC town, to living at the crossroads of the world in NYC for 17 years, and back again. We will survey some of the current important books on anti-racism, and try to connect the dots between where we live now as we grow toward that ideal. Join Sunday’s10:30 conversation at:

https://zoom.us/j/99811665596
or by phone 646-876-9923 – Meeting #998 1166 5596

Virtual Service 4.18.2021

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Spiritual but not Religious?

with the Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

10:30 AM

On April 18th, we are fortunate to have with us, as guest speaker, a new friend, Neal Jones. The Rev. Dr. Neal Jones is a retired UU minister and is a psychologist at the Pisgah Institute in Asheville. Neal has pastored five churches, most recently being the Main Line Unitarian Church near Philadelphia, PA. Neal submits: More and more Americans are describing themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” What does it mean to be spiritual? This recovering Baptist turned humanist UU minister will share his understanding of spirituality.

Join us at:

https://zoom.us/j/99811665596

or by phone 646-876-9923     Meeting #998 1166 5596

Virtual Service 4.4.2021

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Easter for UUs

with Lyndon Harris

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What does Easter mean for Unitarian Universalism? Join us as we explore the UU traditions and rituals associated with Easter and the exciting renewal that comes with Spring. Lyndon will reflect on the significance of the connection between Ostara and Easter, and what that might mean for our celebration today.

Join us at:

https://zoom.us/j/99811665596

or by phone 646-876-9923     Meeting #998 1166 5596

Virtual Service March 21, 2021

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New Beginnings: A Celebration of the Spring Equinox

with Lyndon Harris

10:30 AM

At 5:37 AM on March 20, 2021, the “Vernal” or Spring Equinox will occur. That‘s the moment when the sun is exactly above the equator, and day and night are of equal length, twelve hours each. From that time on, until the Summer Solstice, the days will grow longer and will offer more light. Historically, the Spring Equinox has been a time to celebrate rebirth and new beginnings, dating back as far as (perhaps before) the creators of the prehistoric monument, Stonehenge. The Spring Equinox is also a wonderful time to appreciate Unitarian Universalism’s 7th Principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” Come join us for a celebration of new beginnings, and conversations about renewal.

Join us at:

https://zoom.us/j/99811665596

or by phone 646-876-9923     Meeting #998 1166 5596

Virtual Service March 7, 2021

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Reclaiming Death in our Families and Communities

with Michele Skeele

10:30 AM

For this special service, we welcome guest speaker Michele Skeele, a Home Funeral Guide with the Center for End of Life Transitions in Asheville, NC, and certified by the University of Vermont College of Medicine as an End of Life Doula. She was certified as a Therapeutic Music Practitioner in 2004 and served on the board of the WNC chapter of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a national advocacy organization, for ten years. Currently, Michele is on staff at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary, NorthCarolina‘s first and only conservation burial ground. Michele is passionate about transforming our conversations around death, and her address will focus on end of life choices.

join us at:

https://zoom.us/j/99811665596

or by phone 646-876-9923       Meeting #998 1166 5596

Virtual Service February 21, 2021

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An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence

by Robin Edgar

February 21, 2021 10:30AM

Join journalist, author, and workshop facilitator, Robin Edgar, as she takes us on a trip down
memory lane to capture the significant people and events that shaped our lives. Based on the sense memory techniques in her book, In My Mother’s Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence, our own two-term UUFCF former president will demonstrate how to use reminiscence as an effective tool to record our life stories as well as find healing pathways to forgiveness.

Join the conversation at 10:30 on February 21

Just go to https://zoom.us/j/91557993361

Virtual Service February 7, 2021

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A Religion of Kindness

by Lyndon Harris

February 7, 2021 10:30AM

The Dalai Lama once said, “This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” But kindness often gets short shrift in the dog-eat-dog-winner-takes- all-world we live in. Kindness is often seen as weak. How many movies can you think of where kindness wins the day; compared to the number of movies where desires for revenge are satisfied, and the hero rides triumphantly off into the sunset, having won the day? But kindness is getting a facelift. Research has shown that a simple act of kindness directed toward another person improves the functioning of the immune system and stimulates the production of serotonin in both the recipient of the kindness and the person extending the kindness. In fact, this is the goal of most anti-depressant medications: to boost serotonin. And Wayne Dyer has pointed out that even witnessing an act of kindness can boost one’s serotonin! If kindness is so good for us, why isn’t there more of it? Let’s work on that!

Join the conversation at 10:30 on February 7

Just go to https://zoom.us/j/92905252751