Sunday, March 24, 2024, Unitarians Look at “Hearts and Minds”

Rev. Lauren Turner

​Jamestown, N.Y. – Rev. Lauren Turner returns to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown (UUCJ) on Sunday, March 24. 

At the 10:30 a.m. service, he will speak on “Hearts and Minds.”

Turner observes that, “Thoughts come from our minds and feelings come from our hearts, right?  But doesn't the heart actually pump blood?  Where do feelings really come from? Neuroscience provides some surprising answers that relate to morality as well.  Modern science meets ancient wisdom in our message this week.”


“The Story of Jack” is the video Story For All Ages Turner created that will be part of the service.

Now retired after 46 years working as a United Methodist minister, early in Turner’s career he worked in jails and prisons with inmates. Over the last few decades he has studied neuroscience extensively. He taught audio recording classes at Jamestown Community College and still writes music. In his spare time, he likes to write novels. This year Turner plans to make videos to preserve Democracy in the United States.

Chuck Brininger is the service leader, and Julie Anderson is pianist.

Participation can be in person at 1255 Prendergast Avenue in Jamestown or online. To join virtually, use the link at UUJamestown.org/calendar. 

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown is a progressive, liberal religious community serving the southern tier of Western New York and Warren County, Pa. The UUCJ’s mission is to support and celebrate each other, encourage spiritual and individual growth, and serve the wider community.

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