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Lifespan Religious Exploration - Adult Education
Adult programs support and encourage life-long learning for
those 18 and beyond.
They aim to help participants:
- Deepen trust with fellow travelers continuing their
spiritual journeys in our UU community
- Refine the search of individual and communal spiritual
practices, moral reasoning and theological discourse
- Create a foundation for community outreach
- Identify and explore personal gifts and talents that can
be used in the different fellowship ministries
Educational events – lectures, discussions, classes are offered
throughout the year. The Adult LRE Committee with support from the
minister and DRE organizes these programs. Announcements are made
in the newsletter, the Sunday bulletin and the website. The Adult
LRE committee welcomes suggestions for programs. New members are
always welcome.
Adult Our Whole Lives (OWL)
Adult OWL is part of the lifespan sexuality program
developed by the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian
Universalist Association. It is a series of workshops
providing an overview of many aspects of human sexuality. It
provides an opportunity to better understand sexuality and
self. The group will meet once a month Sept.-June. Pamphlets
with details and schedule are available at the LRE table.
Facilitators: Stephen L., Claudia J.
Sunday Forum
The Sunday Forum resumes Sept. 9, 8:45—9:45 a.m. in the
library. It is an extension of last year’s program in which
adults gathered for informal discussions of various topics,
one being the Unitarian Universalist principles and sources. Suggestions for topics are welcome.
Facilitator: Bob M.
Evensong (formerly Chalice Lighters)
This small group ministry group will meet once a week for
two hours starting October 8th. The format of the meetings
helps participants set aside daily distractions, reflect on
their lives and beliefs and make meaningful connections with
one another. Through sharing their wisdom, members leave
each meeting with a deeper understanding of themselves and of
each other. The focus of each meeting is a topic or activity that serves
as a springboard into reflection on deeper issues of who we
are and what gives our lives meaning. Chalice Lighters is not group
therapy, nor a discussion group, nor a support group, nor a brainstorming
session. It is a spiritual practice whose main elements are authentic
sharing and deep listening. While one member speaks, other members
listen in supportive silence – a group meditation based on
shared life experiences. The Chalice Lighters group is limited
to 8-12 people. A new group begins meeting Jan. 16th at 7 p.m.
Facilitators: Pete K., Paul A.
Coming in the Spring...
Existentialism
Facilitator: Rosie Murphy
Schedule: Wed., 10AM - noon; Jan. 9,16,23,30; Feb. 6, 13
Details about sessions will be announced in future Sunday
Bulletins (in the “LRE Update”) and/or the monthly
newsletter.
Questions?
Contact our Director of Religious Exploration at:
dre@uufvb.org,
or call (772) 778-5880.
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