|
|
|
|
|
|
Insight circles at WUUC offer various paths to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, explore your own spirituality and learn about other religious traditions. Download the latest Insight Brochure to see the exciting classes being offered! Chalice Circles offer the opportunity to connect. Download this brochure to find out more.
|
What are "our" ethical values as 21st century Unitarian Universalists? Are we relativistic moralists as some accuse? Do liberal religious folk struggle to make clear decisions on moral issues? And where do our core ethical values arise from in our religious traditions? These questions and more will be part of this class which is intended to be a pilot class for future offerings. We will also be watching a movie series called "The Decalogue" which wrestles with the Judeo-Christian absolutes in the Ten Commands that lie at the root of our own Protestant traditions. Classes will be offered on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on . Alex Holt will facilitate the class. We are limiting it to 10 people along with a waiting list. If you are interested in this Insight Circle, please e -mail me or
look
for the sign-up sheet at church in January. You may also feel free to |
Dates: Sundays, 9/17, 10/27, 11/19, 12/17 |
In a continuing series exploring issues of spirituality in the modern world, this circle will focus on the relationship between materialism and the spiritual life. Based on the work of Jacob Needleman, we will explore our relationship to money (as the most potent symbol of the material world in which we live) and its relationship to such things as values, community, finding purpose and uncovering meaning in our lives. Discussions will delve into the cultural phenomena of money, its power in our personal lives and how our spiritual practices deal with these realities. To facilitate good discussion this circle will be limited to 8 participants. It is important to the integrity of the experience that participants commit attend each session and complete the required reading from Jacob Needleman’s book, Money and the Meaning of Life (about 75 pages a week). Facilitator: Matt Wesley |
The Rev. Barbara Allen, a remarkably dynamic presenter, will lead this weekend workshop looking at ancient the changing images, roles and place of women from ancient societies to the modern day. This program was presented at the Skagit Valley UU Fellowship to great acclaim. Barbara will explore the stages of a women’s life (maiden, mother and crone/elder) and examine the difference between patriarchal and matriarchal societies. In Barbara’s words, “This is a presentation for all women (and interested men) seeking clarity, answers, knowledge, wisdom, enlightenment, personal direction and validation. It is a time to re-learn how to live peacefully, with compassion, tolerance and understanding among all diverse people.” Facilitator: Rev. Barbara Allen |
This five session insight circle will continue the circle we began last winter exploring Huston Smith’s analysis of World Religions. We will focus on Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism as Eastern paths to wisdom. A primary text of Huston Smith’s “The World’s Religions” will be necessary and we will also use primary sources from each tradition. The question we will ask is “What is wisdom for us?” Facilitators: Rev. Alex Holt & Bill McKenzie |
Rev. Bill Sinkford, president of the UUA was at a UU convention and, because he and about a thousand other people in the hotel were wearing UU name badges, was asked while waiting for the elevator, "What do Unitarian Universalists believe?" He then had from the lobby to the seventh floor to answer. What would you say? This two session class will help you develop your own 'elevator
speech'. We'll talk about Unitarian Universalism and personal beliefs To sign up for this, please respond to this |
Pathways to Membership Date: Thursday, 11/18 |
|
The Haunting Church Dates: TBD |
