Churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples vary in what is expected of those who attend. Some churches refer to “Christmas” or “Easter” Christians, those who show up only for the major Christian holidays. Similarly, some of our Jewish neighbors only attend temple or synagogue during each years “High Holy Days.” Even at High Street Church we … Continue reading Doing Church: What Then Should We Do?
I came to the US from Colombia in the early 2000s and became a citizen in 2019. There are many things I like about this country, but it’s an uncanny place to be when one isn’t white. Despite the rhetoric, the promises of the United States weren’t meant for someone like me. I’ll talk with … Continue reading My Time Among the Whites
Jim will be sharing his “High Street moment,” telling us how he learned about Unitarian Universalism and found his way to High Street Church. He calls it “a theological research project journey to find community and belonging.”
How Unitarian Universalist values can support suicide prevention efforts in the wider community and at home.
Like other communities we’ve experienced our share of deaths recently. Death is a given, so among hospice workers we speak of good ways to die. I’ll describe some of the good deaths I’ve been privy to and peel back some of the mystery about how and the ways we die.
When founded in 2017, NOMO became the first transgender-led non-profit organization in our region. It was created to provide education, advocacy, and life-saving support to the LGBTQ+ community in Middle GA. NOMO focuses on providing safe spaces for transgender persons, particularly for Black trans women, while also supporting LGBTQ+ youth, parents, couples, and allies through … Continue reading A Message of Hope, Love, and Kindness
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 … Continue reading In Defense of Empathy
Throughout life, we develop qualities like decency, respect, and empathy through experience, relationships, and the temperament we’re born with. These ingredients shape our conscience — the inner voice that guides and regulates our behavior. For many people, God is part of that story. For others, moral behavior grows from the natural consequences of our actions: … Continue reading A Humanist Approach to Everyday Ethics
In a post colonial world we are surrounded by binaries; gay or straight, black or white, conservative or liberal. However, if we as Unitarian Universalists/Progressive minded people define ourselves as what and who we are against, we have effectively become a “blue MAGA”. What if the answer lies in the space between the binaries of … Continue reading Finding Neplanta
Join us this Sunday as we gather to mark the Summer Solstice, when the longest day meets up with shortest night of the year through earth-based ritual, stories, and music. This service is open to all members and friends, and all ages are welcome!
