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: TBA

Sunday Forum
The Sunday Forum resumes September, 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: TBA

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.  

Questions?
Contact our Director of Religious Exploration at: 
          dre@uufvb.org, or call  (772) 778-5880.