Adult Education
Our goal at UUFRC is to offer lifespan education. We hold classes and forums throughout the year developing the same themes as the children's curriculum. In addition to exploring our UU faith and principles, in 2006-07 we focused on the eastern world religions of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In 2007-08 we plan to address Judaism and earth-based spirituality. In 2008-09 we will focus on the New Testament.
Classes and forums are led by our minister or experienced facilitators from our membership or elsewhere. Classes usually meet once a week for 3 to 5 sessions. If you wish to suggest or teach a class, please contact our Adult RE Committee.
For current program offerings, please read the newsletter or call the UUFRC office. No fees
Classes
UU101:
Reverend Julia Older will help participants learn about the roots and history of Unitarian Universalism as well as some of our own Fellowship history. The course begins by sharing our faith journeys. We’ll also discuss committees, communication, and focus on areas of importance identified by the group. We strongly encourage participation in this class if you are interested in becoming a member.
The class will be held Monday nights, January 14, 21, and 28 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Please call the church office, or contact Cindy Johnson at 364-4995 or phreeps@pacbell.net for more information or to register.
UU201—Tracing our Unitarian and Universalist Roots:
Our intern Nina Kalmoutis will give a follow-up history class to UU101. The four-week class will look at Unitarian and Universalist history through the eyes of some of the individuals who lived that history. Each week we will hear some of the personal stories that inform the histories of these two religious traditions that merged in 1961.
The course will be offered Wednesday evenings, April 16, 23 and 30 and May 7 from 7-9 pm.
Forums
Socially Responsible Investing and the Soul Of Money
Sunday, February 10 at noon
Join Dave Karow, Financial Advisor with Opes Advisors, for a presentation and Q&A session about investing, philanthropy and what happens at both ends of an exchange when money is directed by conscience.
Hands-on Science
Sunday, March 16 at noon
This forum will be an intergenerational exploration presented by the Youth Science Institute with bugs and snakes for everyone to see and touch. We will learn how to enhance the dismal teaching of science in California schools with classroom options, after school programs and summer science camp.
Navigating Grief
Sunday, March 30 at noon
Nina Kalmoutis, UUFRC intern and graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry will offer this forum and possible follow-up class. It will be a time to reflect on experiences of grief and loss in our lives--the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, our health, or a dream. Participants will explore the terrain of listening deeply to others as a way of beginning and continuing, the process of healing ourselves into wholeness.
Second Life—A Panel Discussion on Virtual Communities
Sunday, April 20 at noon
Peter Hartzell will facilitate this forum on virtual communities and their influence and relationship to faith communities and our society. Please contact him if you are interested in being on the panel.
Other Events
Celebrating the Earth:
Join in for these seasonal and solstice events. Please contact Laura Pearce at laurapearce@gmail.com for more information.
February 2 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.du
March 21 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
May 3 Mayday Celebration TBA
June 20 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
August 2 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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