A Month of Sundays January 1 In with the Old and Out with the New Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz Rabbi Liebowitz was raised Orthodox and has made an interesting journey to become a Reform Rabbi. He has a B.A. in psychology and a masters in Hebrew letters. He has completed thirty years in the rabbinate and was awarded his second doctorate of divinity by HUC-JIR. Rabbi Liebowitz has received many awards and honors for his deep involvement in community programs and his service on numerous community boards. January 8 Channing’s Liberal Christianity Reverend Linda Bunyard Theology Series #2 What led a group of Congregational ministers in the early 1800s to declare themselves “Unitarian”? The name itself was an epithet leveled at Christians who didn’t believe in the Trinity. William Ellery Channing outlined what distinguished liberal Christian thought from the orthodox of the day. Does it still hold true for us today? New Member Recognition Jasnuary 15 The Lessons of Martin Luther King Reverend Linda Bunyard We honor Martin Luther King Sunday by reflecting on Dr. King’s teachings and singing some good gospel music. How can we incorporate nonviolence, equality, and justice into our message every week? Join us for a challenge to keep his vision alive. January 22 Greed: The Deadliest Sin Reverend Linda Bunyard The Seven Deadly Sins according to Roman Catholic tradition are Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth. The deadliest sin may be Greed. With such overwhelming inequity of wealth in our society, where do we begin to both understand and change the course? January 29 The Right Stuff – UU Style Marion Tisdale In this talk, “The Right Stuff” means sermon content that is memorable and becomes an indelible part of the listeners’ thinking. Since I joined this church 45 years ago I have heard some 1600 sermons, been to meetings, and visited monasteries. Here are my most memorable six experiences and how they uniquely fit into the UU framework.

Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg! We hope you will find something in our worship experiences, faith development pro- grams, and fellowship times that will both nurture your spirit and help you find ways to be of service in this religious community. When we say “come as you are” we are not just speaking about the way you dress. Our first Principle is affirming the  “inherent dignity and worth of every person.” Come with your doubts about religion and your curiosity about the Holy. You will be greeted enthusiastically at the door and welcomed. Sunday mornings are full of energy, beginning at 9:45 a.m. with classes for adults and activities for children. Worship begins at 11:00 a.m. Coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall happens both before and after the worship service. Often there are classes or workshops after the service. Wednesday evenings are Wonderful too. We gather at 5:45 p.m. for a dinner followed by Vespers at 6:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. classes and groups begin. Programs are planned for Youth and Children.

MISSION STATEMENT The Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg is a congregation grounded in the liberal religious tradition. We embody and promote religious freedom, caring community and social justice. We do these things in the service of love.

Shop Amazon.com Help the Church! Use the above link to make a purchase from Amazon. A portion of the sale will go to our church! If you have never bought anything from Amazon, click on GO above. When you get to the home page, you will see on the extreme right of the page close to the top, the word Help to click on. When you get to the Help page, there will be, at the top of the left column, a list of topics. Click on Placing an Order.

---

Sunday, January 29, after church.  Souper Bowl Sunday.  Tickets $10.00.  Join us for soup, cornbread, and dessert.

---

---