The Adult Religious Education program provides an ongoing core curriculum of classes, forums, discussion groups, and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen UU spiritual and ethical identity, increase understanding of world religions, educate about the environment and other social justice issues, strengthen family life and individual mental and physical health and well being, and train UU leaders for the church and the community.

ONGOING SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

"Conversations with the Bible"
led by
Margaret Kirby

Weekly sessions: Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
September through May
Sessions meet in the Clark Room

"Conversations with the Bible" is a continuing exploration of our Judaic roots—Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. Our goal is to read the Bible, and our discussions will focus on what the relevance is of the read material, and to determine if this is still applicable to us as Unitarian Universalists. Everybody who is interested can participate. No prior study or Bible knowledge is necessary. No advance sign-up is necessary.

For more information, contact Margaret at .  

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ONGOING CLASSES DURING THE WEEK

Free Speakers
(formerly Toastmasters)
led by
Stan Veyhl

Twice-monthly meetings
First and third Sunday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome. For more information, contact Stan at .

Great Books Discussion Group
"Living with the Past"

Monthly sessions: Third Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
October 2008 through April 2009 (except December)
Sessions meet in the book room at the Companion Coffee House, 4651 Maryland Avenue (4 blocks from church)

Our Great Books Discussion Group continues in its fifth year with the theme "Living with the Past." The goal of the discussion is to explore and appreciate as a group multiple interpretations of one text, not defend one's personal interpretation against other's views.

Readings include the following:

"Overture" by Marcel Proust

"The Rat Man" by Sigmund Freud

"The Island" by Gustaw Herling

"Momik" by David Grossman

An American Childhood by Annie Dillard

"Ode: Intimations of Immortality" by William Wordsworth

"Diving into the Wreck" by Adrienne Rich

"For the Union Dead" by Robert Lowell

The discussion focuses solely on the text and demands participants listen to one another. We focus on questions that have more than one answer, and answers that are open to doubt. If you are open to the challenge of considering others' views and questioning your own, then the Great Books is for you. Look for additional details at the end of summer.

If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Richard through .

  

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SPECIAL TOPICS:
CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

"Articulating Your UU Faith"
led by
Scott Talbot Lewis
Lewis Ministerial Intern

Five weekly sessions: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

"What do Unitarian Universalists believe?"

Has this question ever stumped you? Many of us have found ourselves tongue-tied by this seemingly simple inquiry. Because our faith is not based on creed, we may find it difficult to describe when the societal presumption is that like belief is what holds all religious communities together.

This wonderful course, written by Revs. Barbara and Jaco Ten Hove, draws upon their total of 42 years of UU ministry and can help us find a way to talk with ease and confidence about our faith. Whether you are a newcomer to Unitarian Universalism or a pillar of the church, you might find it useful and edifying to attend this stimulating course.

For details about this class contact Scott Lewis at or call him at 361-0595, ext. 23.

"FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES"

"Friday Night at the Movies"
presented by
Scott Talbot Lewis
Lewis Ministerial Intern

Friday evenings as noted, 6:30 p.m.
Meet in the Clark Room

Today, film makers are taking themes of social justice as the subjects of their work. Whether it is a documentary or a dramatization of real events, movies allow us to grasp the depth and humanity of many contemporary issues. Movies help us understand the feelings at the heart of these true stories.

Schedule for 2007-2008

October 26: "An Inconvenient Truth"
November 30: "Sicko"
December 28: "The God That Wasn't There"
January 25: "The Trials of Darryl Hunt"
February 29: "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero"
March 28: "The Power of Forgiveness"
April11: "Yesterday"
May 30: "Thin"

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided. A discussion led by Scott Lewis will follow the screening.

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Please contact with any questions and comments about our Adult Education classes and programs.