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The Adult Religious Education program provides an ongoing core curriculum of classes, forums, discussion groups, and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen UU spiritual and ethical identity, increase understanding of world religions, educate about the environment and other social justice issues, strengthen family life and individual mental and physical health and well being, and train UU leaders for the church and the community.
"Roots" Four-week sessions of the "Roots" class are held approximately four times each year; dates and times are posted here when a new session is scheduled. Are you new to First Church? Contemplating membership or just curious about Unitarianism? At a loss for words when your friends ask you about your church? This course is an introduction to Unitarianism and to First Church, both for newcomers and for long-time members who want a refresher course. Includes a workbook. There is no fee, but you will need to register in advance. Childcare is available by registration. You are strongly encouraged to attend all four sessions. Questions and registration: Contact Rev. Suzanne Meyer at
or 314-361-0595, ext. 27. Sign-ups on Sunday mornings after the service one month prior to a session's start. ONGOING SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES "Conversations with the Bible" Weekly sessions: Sundays, 9:30 a.m. "Conversations with the Bible" is a continuing exploration of our Judaic roots—Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. Our goal is to read the Bible, and our discussions will focus on what the relevance is of the read material, and to determine if this is still applicable to us as Unitarian Universalists. Everybody who is interested can participate. No prior study or Bible knowledge is necessary. No advance sign-up is necessary. For more information, contact Margaret at
. ONGOING CLASSES DURING THE WEEK Free Speakers Twice-monthly meetings All are welcome. For more information, contact Stan at
. Great Books Discussion Group Monthly sessions: Third Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Our Great Books Discussion Group continues in its fourth year with the theme "Identity and Self-Respect." The goal of the discussion is to explore and appreciate as a group multiple interpretations of one text, not defend one's personal interpretation against other's views. Readings include the following: September: "The Fire Next Time" (selection), James Baldwin October: "Apology," Plato November: "A Real Life," Alice Munro January: "A Room of One's Own" (selection), Virginia Woolf February: "A Dull Story," Anton Chekhov March: "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," T. S. Eliot We will read no novels this year. Members are expected to read each selection twice to take part in any discussion, which is based on the selected text for that month. Sign up in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour. Please include both updated telephone number and e-mail address, even if in the church directory. The "Identity and Self-Respect" anthology must be purchased at www.greatbooks.org. If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Richard through
. SPECIAL TOPICS: "Articulating Your UU Faith" Five weekly sessions: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 "What do Unitarian Universalists believe?" Has this question ever stumped you? Many of us have found ourselves tongue-tied by this seemingly simple inquiry. Because our faith is not based on creed, we may find it difficult to describe when the societal presumption is that like belief is what holds all religious communities together. This wonderful course, written by Revs. Barbara and Jaco Ten Hove, draws upon their total of 42 years of UU ministry and can help us find a way to talk with ease and confidence about our faith. Whether you are a newcomer to Unitarian Universalism or a pillar of the church, you might find it useful and edifying to attend this stimulating course. For details about this class contact Scott Lewis at
or call him at 361-0595, ext. 23.
"Myers-Briggs Workshop" One session: May 3 C.G. Jung’s most widely used tool is the theory behind the Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator (MBTI). The theory indicates preferred methods of processing information that influence the way we uniquely organize and relate to the world. In this workshop led by Hunter Hart, we will explore the role of the dominant method and subsequent methods of support. In addition, we will learn the significance of how a preferred method can conflict with its opposite. In 1987, Hunter became involved with the Atlanta Jung Society as he worked with a Jungian Therapist for personal spiritual growth. For twenty years, he has shared his understanding and appreciation for how MBTI provides a framework for understanding personality. Due to copyright restrictions of MBTI, copies of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter are available in the church office. When taking the Keirsey, answer considering who you were in your late teens or early twenties. Please take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter prior to the workshop, bring it with you if you don’t already know your four-letter Myers- Briggs typology (i.e. INFP, ENTJ, or ESFP).
"Friday Night at the Movies" Friday evenings as noted, 6:30 p.m. Today, film makers are taking themes of social justice as the subjects of their work. Whether it is a documentary or a dramatization of real events, movies allow us to grasp the depth and humanity of many contemporary issues. Movies help us understand the feelings at the heart of these true stories. Schedule for 2007-2008 October 26: "An Inconvenient Truth" Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided. A discussion led by Scott Lewis will follow the screening.
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with any questions and comments about our Adult Education classes and programs.
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