Adult Religious Education Courses for Fall 2010
“From Aging to Saging”, An eight session UU Curriculum written for the book by that same name by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. This is an investigation of the process of maturing into wisdom that we can all engage in as we age. Classes will take place at BVUUF on Fridays from 10:00 — 11:30 am, starting September 17th and running about every other week through December 17th
In January (2011) Rev Lydia will begin a 12 month in-depth study of an aspect of living UU values. This class will meet one time a month; there will be readings, discussion with others and thoughtful consideration of ideas in relationship to oneself. Stay tuned for a specific topic and more information about this class.
“Half the Sky”, a class based on a book of the same title; this is a 3 session class which takes its lead from the Chinese proverb, “Women hold up half the sky”. The oppression of women and girls in the developing world is our era’s most pervasive human rights violation. Pulitzer Prize authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wu Dunn present stories of extraordinary women facing seemingly insurmountable odds. Descriptive, pragmatic and yet inspirational, we learn how the world can be changed one woman at a time. Classes on Thursday Sept 9, 16, 23 at BVUUF from 6:30-8:30. Bring your dinner with you if you do not have time to eat at home or are coming to the class from work. Facilitated by Sue Middleton.
“A Study of Humanism” led by Dave Leonard. This is the highly acclaimed class offered by Dave last year; this Fall the class will be offered in the evening in Longmont. Site and dates yet to be determined. If you are interested in attending this class, please let Dave Leonard know now.
This class will be an on-going service project. Do you know how to knit or crochet?, or do you want to learn? Ginny Baksa will lead a group who will knit or crochet (or any other fiber craft you want to do) lap blankets and comfort shawls for our members, friends and active visitors who are in a hospital, rehab facility, or nursing home as a reminder to them that the congregation is thinking of them. Will meet 10AM-12noon at BVUUF on Tuesdays starting the fourth Tuesday of September. No class fee for this class.
A reading/discussion group based in the book, “Soul Work”, dialogues of UU writers and leaders about anti-racism. This class is open to all, even if you did not attend the anti-racism class last semester lead by Dara Kaufman-LeDonne. The class will meet at night in Longmont at a site and date to be determined. Six sessions will probably be enough to begin to cover the topic.
“The Transformational Power of Forgiveness” will be offered by Sam Hay in the evening at BVUUF around the Jewish high holy days of Rosh Hashonna and Yom Kippur. This class will include viewing and discussing the movie, “The Power of Forgiveness”, readings and discussions from psychologists and spiritual leaders about forgiveness, a group and individual exploration of forgiveness in one’s own life. Four to six sessions for this class.
Online and in-person registration will be available soon.