Scholar, theologian, ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, journalist, author,  and Emmy award-winning television producer, she was given the Xhosa name Thandeka, which means “beloved,” by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 1984. Thandeka, is also the one who coined the term love beyond belief, as the core principle of Affect Theology.  

In Thandeka’s own words, “Liberal faith begins with transformed and uplifted feelings that exalt the human soul and let us love beyond belief, come what may.”

Her goal is to transform “corpse cold” churches (as Ralph Waldo Emerson put it) into sanctuaries that warm and elevate the human heart, inspiring folks to stand strong on the side of love.

As we explore what the concept of God or Love means to us this month, I am happy to respond to Elaine Castle, our worship team leader’s request of me, “Please preach on what love beyond belief is.”

See y’all this Sunday!

First Sundays are for Families

Whether you used to attend a long time ago, or have wondered about us for years, today is a great Sunday to come and see what’s new.

What’s new?  

• Our minister  
• Our musicians
• Our monthly themes – GOD is our theme for December
• Our 1st Sunday all-ages pop-up choir with Boyd Becker (rehearsal at 9 am)