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The Democratic Spirit: Robert Burns, Poet of the People

Join us as we celebrate Robert Burns’ 267th birthday (1759-1796). Scotland’s beloved poet’s words championed human dignity, questioned religious dogma, and crossed oceans to inspire Appalachian communities. Discover how Burns’s democratic vision aligns with Unitarian values, learn about his work preserving folk songs, and trace the journey of Scottish traditions into our American mountain culture. … Continue reading The Democratic Spirit: Robert Burns, Poet of the People

Finding Your Rhythm

This Sunday we take the opportunity to relax our minds, bodies, and spirits as we explore the intersection of science and spirit and experience the transformative benefits of sound.

SERVICE CANCELED

For the well being of everyone, we have canceled this Sunday’s service and rescheduled for Feb. 8th. Please check ReadyNC.gov for winter storm updates and resources.

SERVICE CANCELED

For the well being of everyone, we have canceled this Sunday’s service and rescheduled for Feb. 8th. Please check ReadyNC.gov for winter storm updates and resources.

Forks In the Road

In recognition of Martin Luther King, today’s talk will be somewhat autobiographical as it draws on Dr. King’s “Letters From The Birmingham Jail,” “The Masters of Fear,” and “Beyond Vietnam.”    

Exploring The Ritual of Prayer

Does every culture, tribe and religion use prayer as a spiritual or healing practice? What about agnostics? Buddhists? Humanists? Dogs? How does it work? I do pray that you’ll be with us on January 4th to talk about prayer. 

Stepping into Risk and Landing in Trust

In a world filled with uncertainty, how do we take the risks necessary to grow, heal, and trust? Rev. Ruth MacKenzie explores the connection between risk and trust in this Unitarian Universalist sermon, reflecting on her work with incarcerated individuals in a grief and loss circle.