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Adult Religious Education

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Current and Upcoming Classes
Immigration as a Moral Issue
Thursdays Sept. 15 to Oct. 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Summer Lively

Six-week curriculum gives an overview of the complex issue of immigration. Many Americans across the political spectrum feel that our immigration system is not working. Around 11 million undocumented immigrants live and work in the U.S. without a path to citizenship. Our focus on enforcement-only policies leads to needless suffering, human rights abuses, and death. Supporting human rights for all people, especially the most vulnerable, is a core Unitarian Universalist value. Explore with us how our UU values apply to immigration. NOTE: Reading material will be available each week in the foyer and at the class.
Grief Support Group
Second Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Rev. Michael Brown

When we have a loss in our life, we go through grief. It is not optional, it is natural and inevitable. As we go through grief there are ways to make the process more meaningful and perhaps a little easier to bear. We will explore some of those ways and provide each other with caring support in this new group. We share stories and learn some creative ways to navigate this universal human experience. If you have has a loss, please join us.
A Course in Miracles
Sundays, 8:45-10:00 a.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Jinny Gunnar and Suzette Boulais

The Course states that a universal theology is not possible; there exists different, yet valid, pathways to the Truth. The Course is one of those pathways. Maybe you’ve heard the Course referred to by Eckard Tolle, Marianne Williamson, or Oprah.
The way we experience and interpret the world depends on the ideas that fill our minds. If they are small, weak, superficial, and incoherent, life will appear insipid, uninteresting, petty, and chaotic. If our ideas are unlimited, strong, deep, and clear, anything is possible. Use your inner eye, develop your imagination, create the internal picture so we can collectively picture the world we desire. We are learning to walk in the world with a quiet sense of confidence, trust, and inner peace. Join us anytime.
Buddhism Study/Discussion Group
Second Sundays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Jean Sloan

Starting on September 25, this “all-purpose” learning group will cover the basic history and practices but always with time for discussion fueled by the interests of the participants. All are invited. Whatever your level of interest in Buddhism, please join us to learn and discuss.
Pagan Study Group (New)
Second Sundays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Aaaron and Kasi Enns

This group will include many things: open discussions, learning workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and events and activities supported by the participants.The objective is to build a supportive pagan community where all paths are welcome.
Consciious Aging
Third Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Conference Room
Facilitator: Helen Martin

Find the key that unlocks for each of us the tranquility, the courage, the joy that we need to move more deeply into the wholeness that we are becoming. Anyone interested is welcome.
Anthropology Group
1st Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Dr. M.B. Yunus

The focus is primarily physical (biological) anthropology. Join in our discussion of the science of human evolution. All views welcome. The group will determine future topics, speakers, and meeting schedule.
Deeksha: Meditation and Blessing
Third Sundays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Conference Room
Facilitators: Diana Guariglia

Deeksha or Oneness is a brief, hands-on technique that begins to enable the heart to flower and the body and brain to balance to create a state of Oneness with All That Is. Diana will teach and offer a blessing. Go from Existing to Living.