High Street Weekly Happenings
Week of Sunday – July 12, 2026
July 12, 2026 – 11:00 AM Worship
“In Defense of Empathy” – Dr. James Davis May (Mercer)
Elon Musk is on record stating that empathy is a weakness. VP J.D. Vance has said that empathy should be limited to those in one’s immediate family circle. Some in right-wing, Christian nationalist circles preach that empathy practiced broadly toward all is a form of national suicide. Dr. James Davis May, director of the creative writing program at Mercer University in Macon feels differently. At a recent faculty and staff “teach-in” he delivered an address entitled “In Defense of Empathy.” He will reprise his address for us this Sunday. Come and learn why empathy is a critical component in the common good.
Announcements
Reminder from Lisa Hargrove: Members of HSUUC have access to our online hymnal “Sing Out Love”. You can always go to https://www.singoutlove.org to peruse the hymnal, but if you want full access please email Lisa at music@hsuuc.org and she will send you an invitation to join. We will be using the music from this resource more and more.
We are happy to welcome Terri Saunders as our new Care Team Leader. You can reach her at care@hsuuc.org
Notary Services are available free via Debra Clapp. You can reach her at office@hsuuc.org
This year’s Auction Fundraiser will be on Saturday, September 12th. Volunteers needed for the day of the auction and the auction planning committee. For details or to volunteer, please email Debra at office@hsuuc.org
Upcoming July Worship Services
07/19/2026 “A Message of Hope, Love, and Kindness” – Zaria Newbill
07/26/2026 “A Good Death” – Rev. Bob Bledsoe
Upcoming Events
07/12/2026 Finance Team Meeting 12:40pm (rescheduled)
07/12/2026 Tarot Boot Camp Part One 2-4:30pm
07/18/2026 Men’s Breakfast 9am
07/19/2026 Tarot Boot Camp Part Two 2-4:30pm
07/20/2026 Mental Health Support Group 6:30pm
07/23/2026 Board and Trustees Meeting 7pm
07/26/2026 Tarot Boot Camp Part Three 2-4:30pm
Note: Choir Practice is on Summer Hiatus till August 5th
Registration Information
To register for the Tarot Boot Camp. You can either join the High Street Pagan Pathways Facebook Group to register for the Tarot Boot Camp Sessions or you can contact Autumn Jackson directly.
Cell phone #: 478-737-2809
Email: autumnequinox91@gmail.com
Social Justice: Community Outreach Opportunities and Events
One more quick note before you go…
“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” —Muhammad Ali
With Love From,
Your Staff and Community at High Street UU
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