Updates

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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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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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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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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Love Cinematique Feature for August 19, 2022: The Greatest Showman

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The previous Zoom link has expired. The link has been updated below. You can also access it here. This week, please look at the following details of the August feature of our Love Cinematique Friday night movie.  We are in the process of bringing the information and connections onto the website, ALUUv.org.  This coming Friday, August 19th, …

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Social Justice Update from Rev. Rogers

At Abundant LUUv, we promote “dismantling racism and other oppressions in … our institutions.” Next month, the Georgia State Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Human Rights will release a report on “Civil Asset Forfeiture and its Impact on Communities of Color in Georgia.” As a member of the committee I have learned a …

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Larry Walker, Exec. Dir. Of Thrive SS

We Will Be Heard II, 2021

We Will Be Heard II, 2021 2nd Annual Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day By Rev. Duncan E. Teague and Guest, Larry Walker, Exec. Dir. Of Thrive SS Rev. Jonathan Rogers, Community Affiliated Minister and Catherine Moore, Seminarian-in-Residence Sunday, September 26, 2021, 10:30 AM EST, on ZOOM (link via Newsletter on home page) We Will Be …

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2021 Ware Lecture: Stacey Abrams and Desmond Meade

2021 Ware Lecture: Stacey Abrams and Desmond Meade

The UUA President invites a distinguished guest each year to address the General Assembly as the Ware Lecture. Please join us Saturday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. EDT / 6:00 p.m. CDT / 5:00 p.m. MDT / 4:00 p.m. PDT. General Assembly registration is required to view. Stacey Abrams is the New York Times bestselling author of Our Time Is Now and Lead from the Outside, …

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Announcement from UU the Vote (yea Nicole!)

Beloveds, Over the past year, thousands of Unitarian Universalists have been inspired, mobilized and activated through the work of UU the Vote. While all of us can feel proud of what we have accomplished together, I want to pause and honor the absolutely critical, inspiring, galvanizing leadership of Nicole Pressley, who has served as UU the …

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Sunday, March 1: Let it Shine! Celebrating Abundant Love’s 2nd Anniversary

Sunday, March 1: Let it Shine! Celebrating Abundant Love’s 2nd Anniversary Join us for a celebration of 2 years of Abundant LUUv’s ministry on the West End. Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel will lead service along with Abundant LUUv minister, Rev. Duncan Teague. Our 2nd Anniversary will be a celebration of community; bringing Atlanta-area congregants, residents, …

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No Sunday Worship on December 29th

On Sunday, December 29th, the Hammonds House Museum will be closed. We will resume weekly Sunday worship on Sunday, January 5th. To find another local Unitarian Universalist Congregation, please visit www.uua.org. Please enjoy your holiday. Happy New Year.

Let My People Go September 1

“Let My People Go”

Join Abundant Love on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. for inspiring services celebrating Black Gay Pride. This special service will be led by visiting Rabbi Sandra Lawson and Bishop-Elect Rev. Troy Sanders at the historic Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples Street, Atlanta, GA 30310.  About Pastor Troy Sanders: Pastor Troy Sanders’ relationship with …

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Imani Baskin

Resilience: Saving what Cannot Be Burned Up!

Imani Baskin at Abundant LUUv, Sunday, May 5, 2019, 10:30am We at Abundant LUUv are happy to welcome back Mrs. Imani Baskin of Women Healing Women, Inc., Have you been able to make it through the fire? The women of Mrs. Imani Baskin’s organization actually have and are doing quite well under the circumstances. She has wisdom …

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