Louisa May Alcott lived from 1832 to 1888 and was a novelist, poet, abolitionist, and feminist. One of our forebears, she was a Unitarian Transcendentalist, part of a vibrant group of American intellectuals living in and around Concord, Massachusetts in the mid-1800s. Through her published works, she has shaped the spiritual and ethical values of American women up to the present day. Her semi-autobiographical novel Little Women, adapted for film most recently by director Greta Gerwig in a movie released in December 2019, continues to influence both literary and popular culture.

Speaker: Vanessa Cowie

Librarian, storyteller, and actor, Vanessa Cowie chose to become Unitarian Universalist 27 years ago as a charter member of Georgia Mountains UU Church in Dahlonega, Georgia. She joined UUTC last year. She will deliver the sermon in the character of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women and other beloved children's books. Vanessa has researched and interpreted historical figures such as Olympia Brown, Maria Mitchell, and Margaret Fuller.

The first guiding Principle of Unitarian Universalism is the inherent worth and dignity of every person. UUTC welcomes all—persons of various ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, theological and political beliefs, socio-economic status, educational backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities. Services are at 9:15 and 11:00am. The building is wheelchair accessible, dress may be casual and visitors of all ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and beliefs are warmly welcomed.

Children's Religious Education classes are available during the 9:15 am service. The younger class is for ages 4-7 and the older class is for ages 8 and up. Each class is overseen by two adults and emphasizes fun and enriching activities about how to be a better, more caring person and how to make the world a better place for everyone.

Join us for coffee after both services.