Guest Speaking

Candace Chellew is a dynamic, seasoned, and engaging guest speaker who can bring thoughtful messages filled with wisdom, humor, and a fresh perspective on spiritual topics. Chellew is steeped in many spiritual traditions including Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, metaphysics and A Course in Miracles, and can bring pertinent and moving messages that resonate with diverse listeners.

Below are some samples of past guest preaching appearances. She also performs her original songs that focus on love, unity, and positive spiritual topics.

Contact Candace for guest speaking appearances.

Guest speaking at The Unitarian Church in Charleston on January 28, 2024. The sermon is: “The Liberating Love of the Whistleblower” and presents a unique take on “The Parable of the Talents” that focuses on social justice. After the sermon, I perform my original song, “I Believe.”

Guest speaking at the Jubilee! Community in Asheville, NC, on January 14, 2024. The sermon topic is “Dancing With the Dark.” After the sermon, I perform my original song, “Dance Anyway.”

Speaking at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, SC, on August 8, 2023. The topic of the sermon is: “Coming Out As, and For, Love.” Before the sermon, my spouse Beth DeHart and I perform one of my original songs, “One Breath.”

This sermon, called “The Nothingness of What Is,” was delivered on June 25, 2023 at Jubilee! Circle in Columbia, SC. I founded the spiritual community in 2010 and retired as its spiritual director in September 2023.