Adult Religious Education
Welcome to Adult Religious Education
The Adult Education program strives to provide opportunities for members and friends to
deepen their connections with other members, explore the theology and history of Unitarian Universalism, to understand our connection to other faith traditions, develop leadership skills, and discover our connection and responsibility to the world around us.
The program features book clubs, classes, Covenant Groups, guest speakers and workshops.
Classes are generally offered by the ministers and interest groups of the church. Please contact Minister of Congregational Life strupia [at] firstuustlouis.org (Rev. Sabrina Trupia) for more information.
You can also check out the Enews or the Current News and Calendar on the home page for the latest programming.
Current offerings
Foundations of our Faith Covenant Group
Starting Oct 18, 2025, 12:00-1:30 pm in the Learned Library or online
Deepen your understanding of the History of our movement while discussing the big Questions in life. This Covenant Group is forming around a desire to learn more about the history and thought of Unitarian Universalism. The format will be that of a covenant group (for more on covenant groups, see this information on the UUA page) and it will be co-led by Mary Anderson, Laura Zacher and Rev. Sabrina. Sign up here.
We will meet on
Oct 18
Nov 15
Dec 13
Jan 17
Feb 21
Mar 21
Apr 11 OR 18 (tbd)
May 16
Each month, a list of readings and questions will be emailed to participants and also posted on this page.
Long Strange Trip -- Six videos about Unitarian Universalist history.
An optional part of the covenant group is the viewing of six videos on Unitarian Universalist History. The videos are linked in the header above and will be uploaded monthly. Viewing is open to all members, regardless if they join the covenant group or not.
Love at the Center Book Club
This book club explores the moral principles of our Unitarian Universalist Association Values statement: Interdependence, Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Generosity, and Justice. Books are selected that reflect UU values on a rotating basis and by member vote. Engaging books in a wide variety of genres is encouraged. Book titles are announced monthly and newcomers are always welcome. Meetings are held on Zoom generally on the first Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm. Please sign-up online or in Fellowship Hall.
Selected Readings Through January Are:
SEPTEMBER - The Time of the Child by Niall Williams
OCTOBER – The Arrogant Ape by Christine Webb
NOVEMBER – Sachiko by Caren Stelson
DECEMBER – The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
JANUARY – Days of Love and Rage by Annan Gokul
Social Justice
The Social Justice group often sponsors speakers, films and field trips about various issues including climate and human rights. Check the latest issue of the Enews for current offerings.