Speaker: Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

Rev. Dr. Neal Jones is a psychologist at the Pisgah Institute in Asheville. Born and raised in North Carolina, he earned his B.A. from Wake Forest University, his M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary, and his Psy.D. from Baylor University. He has served as the minister of five congregations in North and South Carolina, Texas, and Pennsylvania, including our congregation from 2004 to 2015. He also serves as the chair of the national Board of Trustees of Americans United for Separation of Church & State. Rev. Dr. Jones teaches and practices a spirituality of personal wholeness, relational respect, and social justice.

The First Thanksgiving

Nov. 13, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

The real history of the first Thanksgiving deviates sharply from the rosy image many of us grew up with. We’ll look at that history as realistically as possible, with an eye on what we can learn from this history lesson.

My Definition of Spirituality

Jan. 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

More and more Americans are describing themselves as “spiritual but not religious,” but what does that mean?

To Love Despite All

July 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

Our current uncivil civil discourse needs an injection of empathy. Yet just because we may be empathetic is no guarantee that others will be. Then what?

The Difference between “Freedom From” and “Freedom For”

July 14,, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

We UUs celebrate our freedom, but there are different kinds of freedom, and ideally, they are age-appropriate.

Bouncing Back

August 19, 2018 at 11:00 am Rev. Dr. Neal Jones

Bouncing Back

August 19, 2018

Why is it that when life knocks some people down – a layoff, a serious illness or injury, a breakup or divorce, the end of a friendship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a physical ability, a failure at … read more.

Dan Cook

Best Church:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

“A church where skepticism is welcome and adherence to dogma is suspect? A church where all religions are invited but none are beyond introspection? A church that regularly presents nationally touring singer-songwriters? A church where half the congregation might have been at Hunter-Gatherer the night before? Now that’s a church we can support.” 26448_116908831655382_152602_n

Lis Turner, Member

This is a place where I can always find big smiles, warm hugs, and stimulating conversations. It is easy to get involved and quickly become part of the group.

Carita Barr, Member

Carita Barr, Member: Growing up in a Lutheran state-taxed church, I never was very religious. But 40 years ago, I heard about Unitarian Universalism through friends. I found a home here where this diverse religious community really works to better our world. Respect and honor for the “other” is the main ingredient in our cooperative efforts as a movement.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia