The Adult Education program strives to provide opportunities for members and friends to deepen their connection with other members; explore Unitarian Universalism theology, history, spirituality, and values; to understand our connection to other faith traditions and the expression of religious and ethical values through the arts; develop leadership skills; and discover our connection and responsibility to the world around us.
Class offerings vary throughout the year. Watch for details and registration.
Classes
Great Books Discussion – This group meets every third Sunday September - April), from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Coffee Cartel on the corner of Euclid and Maryland. This year's selections come from the "Politics, Leadership, and Justice" collection in the 50th Anniversary Series. The collection is available at the GreatBooks.org website for $5. Discussions facilitated by church members Mike Nolan and Margaret Weck. Watch the newsletter for updates about each month's selection. People can join the group any time through-out the year.
Articulating Your UU Faith –Five session class: Sundays, 12:30- 2 pm– March 18th and 25th, April 1st, 15th, and 29th Facilitators: Paulita Pranschke & Bruce King
Have you ever wanted to share with someone about Unitarian Univesalism but weren't sure what to say? Come practice how and what to say in various settings where you might be called on to declare yourself religiously or illuminate some aspect of this liberal religious movement that has touched and changed so many lives for the better. Such moments are precious opportunities to deepen your own path and perhaps grow a happy awareness in someone else about our rich "living tradition." Yet many of us struggle to describe our religion adequately to others. This course provides hopeful inspiration and resources, plus the opportunity for meaningful connection to fellow UUs. Light snacks served.
Parents as Resident Theologians – Six session class: Sundays, 10:00- 11:00 am– March 25th , April 1st, 15th, 29th and May 6th Facilitators: Margret Kirby and Alison Lamothe
Raising children in the Unitarian Universalist faith can often raise challenges. How do you share your beliefs with your child without imposing your belief upon your child? How do you teach your child to articulate his or her religious thoughts to their peers? How do we instill respect for other faith traditions, especially when your child may not receive the same respect. Join together with other Unitarian Universalilst parents and explore together how to discuss with your children beliefs about God, prayer and other religious issues.
Membership Orientation – April 1st, 12:15 pm WITH REVERED THOMAS PERCHLIK
Are you interested in becoming a member of the church? Are you curious as to what membership means? Meet with Rev. Perchlik to discuss the promises we make when we become a member: an understanding of our history and theology, to give time to spiritual practice and volunteering, and to understand the finances, budgets and projects of the church community. Light lunch will be served.
Wonderful Wednesdays
This is a fun, informal way to meet and mingle with people here at First Church. On the third Wednesday of every month, church Members and Friends gather at the church to spend a fun, relaxing evening together. Here’s the typical schedule:
5:30 p.m. – People eat dinner together in Fellowship Hall; a light meal of sandwiches, salad and/or soup is available at a nominal cost or you may bring your own dinner.
6:30 p.m. – Gather in Hope Chapel for a short vesper service – a great mid-week reminder to calm our busy minds.
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Activities throughout the church. Participants can choose from a variety of offerings, including book readings by local authors, a yoga class, chess and board games, a Book Talk with the Library Committee, topical presentations by Members, Knitting Ministry, a Mom’s Discussion Group and more.
Information about our next Wonderful Wednesday is here.
If you have a presentation you’d like to give, a talent you can share, or a suggestion for a class topic, please contact Credentialed Religious Educator, Lynn Hunt at (email hidden; JavaScript is required)
For more information contact:
Credentialed Religious Educator
Lynn Y. Hunt
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314-361-0595 Ext. 25