Abundant LUUv

Lent for Our Liberal Souls; Preparing for Something Big

by Rev. Duncan E. Teague What do religious liberals, spiritual renegades, and just plain Unitarian Universalists do with this season of Lent? We do celebrate Easter either as a secular Spring event or a seasonal religious reason to attend a church. Lent though seems a request that might be a bit much. Many faiths that are Black […]

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SITA Anniversary Reflection from Rev. Teague

There was so much energy that went into the preparation of our new sanctuary and every aspect of worship, we almost had a guarantee of success. There was love put into each rub of Murphy’s Oil soap on the pews and on my shelves in my office all the way to the vines cut by

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The Georgia Senate Resolution to Rev. Duncan Teague

Senate Resolution 563 was issued to Rev. Duncan Teague in recognition of his 10th pastoral anniversary during Abundant LUUv’s sixth (SITA) anniversary at their new facility on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in Atlanta: By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, Jackson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th

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Celebrating SITA in a New Facility

Read more in our newsletter, but here’s some information information to prepare for the afternoon service on Sunday, February 11: It is our intention to welcome all who will come to our Sita (Swahili for 6th) Anniversary. We have a dynamic program. The celebration all begins with an homage to the Black Church tradition of

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CORRECTED DATE: “A Good Leaving”: Final Service at Hammonds House and New Location

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“A Good Leaving”: Final Service at Hammonds House and New Location

We are saying farewell to our friends and hosts of the Hammonds House Museum on Sunday, January 14th. We are determined to live up to our name as we move down the block of Ralph David Abernathy to our newly rented space at 1187 Ralph David Abernathy, in the West End. We will be less

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In Pictures: The Installation of Rev. Sherman Z. Logan Jr.

Abundant LUUv was present in the person of Rev. Duncan Teague facilitating the “Laying on of Hands” at the Installation Ceremony for our friend, Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.. His wife Franka Logan is shown seated next to him. Present from the national UU Association to celebrate was Rev. Dr. Sofia Bentacourt, President, and Executive

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Image: Surprise Recognition Program for Mr. Craig Washington

Pictured in the photo with Rev. Teague is our honoree, Craig Washington, at our worship service for National Gay Mens’ HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Abundant LUUv is proud to lift up the work and lives of people who have changed our world. Craig Washington is one such individual who works in the struggle to organize, educate,

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“What is Non-Duality?” By Edward L. Anderson

Abundant LUUv member Edward L. Anderson gave this sermon on October 23, 2022, accompanied by his wife, Maureen. The script from the sermon is below for your enrichment. When I first came to Abundant Luuv I told Reverend Teague my last UU was lay lead. We had a chaplain, but some members also did the

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Change

Important Schedule and Location Updates Starting in May 2023

May 28:  “Precious Memories”.  Rev. Teague at UU Congregation of Atlanta, (In-person at 2650 N Druid Hills RD NE, Atlanta, GA, and livestream at www.UUCA.org 11:00AM.)  Abundant LUUv Coffee Time at 10:15 AM to 10:55 on ZOOM Beginning in June, on the Fourth Sunday of each month (e.g., June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, and September 24th)  Abundant Love will worship

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A candid shot of the congregation sitting and standing in the audience.

Gallery: The Return to Hammonds House Museum

What a day of rejoicing we experienced during our first in-person service at the Hammonds House Museum since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Special thanks to all of our members and supporters who continued to join us via Zoom during our time away from the museum, and we are grateful for those

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Tano anniversary flyer: Abundant LUUv's celebration of our Tano Anniversary "Adaptability and All We Have Learned" Sunday February 12, 2023 10:30 a.m. Meeting in person at The Hammonds House Museum, as well as online, www.ALUUv.org Distinguished guest speaker: Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown Bandy Professor of Preaching and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, of Candler School of Theology Musical guest: B'Renee who has blessed Abundant Luuv with her musical talent multiple times. Accompanied by Greg High on bass. Tano: is Swahili for "five" and stands for many things. For our celebration, we encourage African wear.

Abundant LUUv Anniversary V (Tano Anniversary) – Sunday, February 12, 2023

Tano means five in Swahili. Excerpt from the February, 5, 2023 newsletter: Abundant LUUv Anniversary V Sunday February 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Please plan to attend and bring friends to Abundant LUUv’s celebration of our fifth anniversary, Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.  We will meet in person at Hammonds House Museum, as well as online via Zoom. Tano is Swahili for five and stands for

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The front of the Hammonds House Museum

Join Us in Person Starting Sunday, February 5, 2023

Excerpt from the January 28, 2023 newsletter: Sunday, February 5, 2023,“When We All Get Together” in person as well as on-line. We are joyfully returning to our starting place at Hammonds House Museum. Please be advised that the building is accessible for lighter weight wheelchairs and please contact us about making use of the lift. It

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Love Cinematique Feature for Friday, November 18, 2022: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

For the holiday season, the Love Cinematique Team has scheduled a screening on the 3rd Friday in November with a family-friendly musical called Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. The 2020 film has a star-studded cast: Forest Whittaker, Phylicia Rashad, Keegan Michael Key, and more. This online shared screening will be facilitated by the Team at 7:30 p.m.

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Love Cinematique Feature for Friday, October 21, 2022: Young Frankenstein

In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Love Cinematique Team has scheduled a screening on the 3rd Friday in October with a fun comedy by Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein. This online shared screening will be facilitated by the Team at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 21. We will be using HBO Max via Teleparty for this screening.

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Love Cinematique In-person Screening of “Till” on Thursday, October 13, 2022

Till, the story of the life and death of Emmett Till and his powerful mother, Mamie Till, is premiering this month. We would like to support this African American produced art by attending the premier in person Thursday, October 13, at the 6:15 p.m. showing at Atlantic Station Regal Cinema, Suite 1250, 261 19th Street

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Love Cinematique Feature for September 10, 2022: Over the Moon

Abundant LUUv will resume twice-monthly feature film virtual screenings in September.  We will change to the second and fourth Saturdays to see if this is more convenient than the Friday schedule we used last year. Over the Moon, a family-friendly animated movie will be shown on Saturday September 10th at 7:30 p.m. As in the

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