Adult Religious Education

Do you read the UU World magazine?

Sunday, January 29 12:15 p.m. Commons   

Join other UUs looking for a discussion about what they've read in the UU World Magazine.  We will gather   after church for soup and talk.  Look for more info in the Weekly eNews.        

Building the World We Dream About

Second and Fourth Mondays  February-July    7:00 p.m. in the Chapel    

Building the World We Dream About is a UnitarianUniversalist program that seeks to interrupt the workings of racism and transform how people from different racial/ethnic groups understand and relate to one another. Our  version consists of twelve 90-minute workshops. The program creates opportunities for participants to practice dreaming our world otherwise, and then commit to new, intentional ways of being. As Unitarian Universalists, we hope developing antiracist, antioppressive, and  multicultural habits and skills will lead us to build the multicultural world of beloved community we dream about. First workshop is February 13. Sign up in the Commons. 

Planning a Memorial Service   

Wednesday, February 7    7:00 p.m.-9:00 in the Chapel

A workshop designed to introduce people to pre-planning Memorial Services,  for loved ones and/or themselves. The Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski

A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 10:00 a.m., Hearth Room

ACIM offers a system of metaphysical thought based on the unconditional love of God and forgiveness, and the desire only to be truly helpful. The Course is challenging in many ways, including intellectual, psychological, spiritual, and emotional. Study groups for this usually involve taking turns reading the text aloud, and stopping to discuss ideas that invite questioning or commentary. While it is helpful to have some participants who have studied the Course, active, thoughtful participation is what enriches the study. More information about A Course in Miracles is available on the web at http://www.acim.org/ It is not necessary to have a copy of the book to participate in the group. All are welcome.

Buddhist Interest Group

4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m., Clara Barton Room

If you are interested in exploring Buddhism from a UU perspective, please join us. There is a short meditation period followed by a discussion. Please join us at any time.

A Chosen Faith Book Study

Second Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Thoreau Room

The group is reading "Elite: Uncovering Classism in Unitarian Universalist History" by Mark W. Harris. A copy is available in the church Library; it is also available inexpensively on the internet. Please join us for a discussion intended to spark debate about diversity in the church.

The Necessity of Virtue Discussion

Sunday, January 8 from 10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the Conference Room

Jasper Daube is leading a series of 90 minute discussions based on 40 minute video lectures on the "Necessity of Virtue" by Rev. Dr. Galen Guengerich, minister at All Souls Unitarian Church in New York City. Jasper has heard Rev. Guengerich speak a number of times at General Assembly. Sessions attest to the power and importance to each of us of the seven Virtues.  For the January session the Virtue is Temperance: The golden mean between self-indulgence and self-denial.

Principle 4 Study Group

Fourth Sunday of each month at 700 p.m. in the Hearth Room

The Principle 4 Study Group is centered around a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We will meet  for a discerning discussion of the meaning and role of spirituality, language, beliefs and faith in our lives as UUs. Our January topic is "Suffering". Please join us! 

Building Your Own Theology

First Saturday Morning of each month January-May from 9:00 a.m.-Noon in the Chapel

This class invites participants to develop their personal credos:  the religious beliefs, values and convictions that inform and shape their lives. Reflections on human nature, ultimate reality, UU history and ethics.  Minimum enrollment of 9; maximum of 15. First class is January 7. RSVP to The Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski