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Our Sixth Source for the Wisdom that informs our Seven Principles is the natural world, the observable cycle of life – what is sometimes called Pagan or Earth-Centered religion. In the Ancient world, this was the realm of Superstition and Fear-based thought; in the Modern world, it is the realm of Science.
Where does “Love” fit in? Is love a scientific concept, a natural phenomenon? Or is it purely a Social construct,, a tool to sell cards, candy and flowers? If it is one of these, what does it have to do with Religion? Let’s talk about it.
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Coming Soon: Sunday February 9, 2020 "Another Dialogue on Traveling with Spirit" Rev. Pat Jobe2/9/2020 Rev. Pat Jobe brings along another minister on the journey to new spiritual horizons. Rev. Travis Smith is a veteran minister in both the Baptist and Methodist traditions, but has found friends among UU's and hopes his visit with Jobe and Lowcountry will inspire us. They may even pull off another dialogue like we heard on January 19, but don't bet the farm. That dialogue set the bar pretty high.
Joni Mitchell sang to us of the seasons. She and the earth based faiths point us to this often missed wisdom. We will turn our attention to this source today.
For a good part of the 20th century reason was the basis of our liberal religious discussion. Times have changed. Have we?
Rev. Charlie Tyler joins Rev. Pat Jobe to tell stories from their spiritual journeys, a sermon time that will continue into the discussion after service. Bring a spiritual story to share. What gets you out of bed in the morning and how does that energy compare to things you have learned as a spiritual pilgrim?
This service was live streamed on our Facebook Page. You can view the service by following the link below: https://www.facebook.com/uulowcountry/videos/180639829672451/ You can also view the discussion portion of the service on Youtube by following the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D53Avy_zfeA 
Straight from a performance at Music on Malphrus, Greg leads our Sunday Service. In the Name of Love: A Musical Service Internationally touring singer/songwriter will trace the universality of “Love Thy Neighbor” and connectedness through the lens of his writing. His songs are his journal of journey from his origins in the nostalgia of the South - Richmond, VA - to his full appreciation of the “inherent worth and dignity of all individuals.” ******* www.greggreenway.com “Greg Greenway is one of those artists who is so rich a talent that it is difficult to categorize him. He traverses, combines and mixes up musical genres, and manages to open a window on global events that bring us together as citizens of the world. Like other great performers before him, Greenway’s message is that we can all play a part and make a difference in the course of both our private and public lives. But few musicians can do just this with such style, passion and sheer musicality.” --Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange This Service was live streamed to our Facebook Page. To view the service follow the links below: Part 1: https://www.facebook.com/uulowcountry/videos/2796563967048421/ Part 2: https://www.facebook.com/uulowcountry/videos/522111132041234/ The fifth source which grounds the Seven Principles is...Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
Together we will try to unpack this vital cornerstone of our faith. Sunday December 29, 2019 "To Hold Tightly... To Let Go" Rev. Charlie Tyler *Video and Audio*12/29/2019 A year, no, a decade is coming to an end. It's a normal time for introspection. Sunday, 12/29 we will try to revisit that elusive skill of learning what to hold on to, what to let go of and ... perhaps, how to know when both happens.
This Service was live streamed on our Facebook page. Follow the link below to view the service: https://www.facebook.com/uulowcountry/videos/2430104960435177/ Sunday December 22, 2019 "Step off the Holiday Express Train" Rev. Dick Hood *Video and Audio*12/22/2019 To some degree we are all unwittingly on a holiday express train. Too much to do, too much to think of, not enough time. And the train keeps rolling along.
On December 22nd, we'll feature a service of brief birth stories, music by the 7 Principles, selections by John Sheppard, some silence, a brief meditation, and familiar carols. Our usual sermon discussion will have a different focus, the sharing with each other of a favorite holiday memory. So take a moment for yourself; Step off the Holiday Express Train, if only for a an hour or so. ********** On December 22nd we collected winter coats and all cash collected in the basket at the service will be donated to the Sandalwood Food Pantry to help them fill needed items for the Holidays. Please be generous. Also, the 22nd will be Holiday Sunday and we encouraged our congregation members to wear Holiday Sweaters, Shirts, Ties or Socks. Ugly Sweaters were welcome! This service was live streamed on our Facebook page. Follow the link below to view the service: https://www.facebook.com/uulowcountry/videos/2455113391414536/ Humanist have even created a new word, Humanlight. What light through yonder window breaks? It is the light of reason and the resulting better world. Rev. Pat Jobe comes back to celebrate The Festival of Humanlight, to give us the perspective of humanist thinking and believing and action. He tells the extraordinary story of a former Christian superstar who woke up one day to find humanism. A good time will be had by all.
********** We’re acknowledging a new holiday celebration this year, the Festival of HumanLight, which has been celebrated by Humanists worldwide since 2001. It’s designed to celebrate and express the positive, secular, human values of reason, compassion, humanity and hope. It illuminates a positive vision of a happy, just and peaceful future for our world, a future which people can build by working together. “Light” indicates the light of human reason. This service was recorded and live streamed. You can view a video of this service on our Facebook page by following the link below: https://www.facebook.com/uulowcountry/videos/2249848301974658/ |
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Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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