A Month of Sundays February 5 Amazing Love: Our Universalist History Reverend Linda Bunyard Theology Series #3 What kind of a world would we have if people understood God as a loving God? That is what the Universalists of the 18th century experienced and it led them not to contemplation, but to action. Join us for a celebration of the Universalist side of Unitarian Universalism. February 12 Kindling the Flame Reverend Linda Bunyard Gimme’ that New Time Religion! What a message of salvation we UUs have to share with Spartanburg and all the towns in every direction! Are you ready to be a part of the revival fire? Don’t miss this service and the Annual Fund luncheon afterward. February 19 Black and White in Spartanburg Reverend Linda Bunyard The struggle for racial justice continues in 2012. If we Unitarian Universalists are going to build the multicultural communities that we say we want, we must dedicate some time to telling the stories of injustice and how we have overcome it. February 26 Ages of Rocks to the Rock of Ages: Hindsight Reflections on This Wonderful Life Rev. David A. Johnson, Guest Minister Frequently I am asked: “So tell me, why did you give up your real job and decide to become a UU minister?” I’ll reflect on my evolutionary transition over the past quarter-century from marine geology to the Unitarian Universalist ministry, and some of the compelling signposts and threshold events along the way.

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.

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Sunday, February 12, after church.  "Kindle the Flame."  Annual Fund Kickoff, Catered Luncheon. RSVP by Wednesday, February 1 (see article below).

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