On Sunday, Oct. 2, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will focus on the upcoming Columbus Day observance. In his sermon, Reverend Michael Carter will explore the so called “Discovery of America” by Christopher Columbus, the political vision of our founding fathers, and the incredible diversity of this great nation of ours.

Remember that democracy is still an experiment that has not yet been fully realized for all of us. We have come a long way since 1492 and yet there are miles to go before we sleep. The only way in getting there, in Reverend Carter’s view, is to be able to embrace the change that unity in diversity can bring. E Pluribus Unum!

The Thermal Belt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Services are held at 835 N. Trade St. in Tryon. The fellowship welcomes all regardless of their spiritual path, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Coffee, snacks and fellowship are available after the service.

For more information about the fellowship call 828-513-0570 or follow them on Facebook at TBUUF.

– article submitted by Phil Nungesser