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Rev. Byron Carrier will talk about the life of Thomas Jefferson and its surprising relevance to our lives today. Join the conversation Sunday, April 14th, 4-6 PM at Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Way in Ashland.
What sort of a person was Thomas Jefferson and what does that matter to who we are now? He penned the Declaration of Independence, was
governor of Virginia, congressman, secretary of state, vice president, president and founder of the University of Virginia, but what was he like? He certainly was versatile, as an architect, builder, inventor, farmer, horseman, and musician. His relationships with women, especially Sally Hemmings, were problematic, and his ownership of slaves in conflict with his lofty ideals.
Byron Carrier explores what Jefferson’s 18th century record might mean to us as modern citizens, leaders, libertines, innovators, and parents, trying to lead an honorable and enjoyable life.
Reverend Byron Bradley Carrier came to Ashland in 1986 to be the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's first minister. He also helped found the Grants Pass UUs, where he is now emeritus. A self-described philosophical materialist, he is seminary-educated in theology and a variety of religions.
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