Traditionally on the Sunday before Election Day, Unitarian Universalist ministers preach about the democratic process, the Constitution, or the importance of voting. We will come together this Sunday to reexamine and reaffirm all that is good at the heart of these things. Reverend Jennie Barrington Service Transcript “The Election Sermon” Worship Service for The Unitarian … Continue reading The Election Sermon
“On Magic and Magical Thinking” Worship Service for The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, South Carolina October 30, 2016 the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Interim Minister Opening Words [by Albert Schweitzer]: “No ray of sunshine is ever lost— but the green which it awakens into existence needs time to sprout— and it is not always … Continue reading On Magic and Magical Thinking
In this morning’s worship service, we will honor our diverse backgrounds and family heritages. Please bring bread that is representative of your family’s ethnic roots or traditions. Families are encouraged to bake bread and share stories across generations. We will make time in the service to hear your stories. Rev. Jennie’s homily will be about … Continue reading UU Ethnic Bread Communion
Talking about character has come back into fashion lately. Most of us have several elements of good character. But all of us have some ways we can develop our character more. And being part of a congregation such as UUCC is an excellent way to do that, regardless of our individual religious or spiritual beliefs. … Continue reading Elements of Character
A Straw Man, a White Elephant, and a Perfect Storm, are three phrases whose meaning is larger and more complex than the literal meaning of their individual parts. And inevitably, we are faced with circumstances in life that are like that– they need an immediate decision, but also give us the opportunity to examine our … Continue reading A Straw Man, a White Elephant, and a Perfect Storm
Sermon and Worship Service for The Launch of our Capital Campaign The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, South Carolina the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Interim Minister Opening Words [adapted from Deuteronomy 6:11]: “We build on foundations we did not lay We warm ourselves by fires we did not light We sit in the shade … Continue reading Building Today for Tomorrow
Speaker: Rev. Jennie Barrington “Being Civil in an Uncivil Culture.” Our culture could be said to have become less civil, including through increased use of social media and texting. This sermon will explore the value of face-to-face conversation, especially through caring congregations such as ours.
Speaker: Rev. Jennie Barrington. “In the Unlikely Event.” This worship service marks the 15th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. Sermon and more: “In the Unlikely Event” Worship Service and Sermon for The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, South Carolina September 11, 2016 the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Interim Minister Opening Words, by Sandy Dahl, wife … Continue reading In the Unlikely Event
This joyful worship service will include a Child Dedication ceremony. The sermon will be inspired by the poem by Max Ehrmann, “The Desiderata.” We will learn more about Mr. Ehrmann’s other writings, and his life and philosophy. Family-friendly service.
Family-friendly in-gathering for all. Bring water from an important event in your lives this summer. Speaker: Rev. Jennie Barrington
