December 2008

ADULT RE CONTACTS
Maggie Geraci, VP for Religious Education (877-6301, minilawyer@embarqmail.com)

Upcoming Class

Planning Memorial Services. Several people have indicated interest in the class and were not available for the first meeting. Additional gatherings can be scheduled. Contact Rev. Robin (uuctrev@nettally.com) to indicate your interest in upcoming meetings. In the meantime, gather the titles of your favorite readings, poems and music. Also, jot down some of the accomplishments and interests that have been important in your life.

Theology: Understanding our faith; articulating our belief.
Meetings will be Tuesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Rm L (9:30 PM for the movie nights - depending on length).
Tentative syllabus: (Movie nights will be as listed, but order of topics may change.)
Jan. 6: Introduction to a/theology. Theological authority.
Jan. 13: Human nature and the problem of evil and suffering
Jan. 20: Movie
Jan. 27: Divine nature and ultimate meaning
Feb. 3: Movie
Feb. 10: Salvation
Feb. 17: Movie
Feb. 24: The end of history (and of this course!)
If there is interest, there will be two or three Sunday after-service discussions on the theological themes raised by the service, as practice for theological articulation. Contact facilitator: Alan Stuart-Tilley (akstilley@hotmail.com, 877-7520).

Classes on the Horizon

Ambiguity - Religious Naturalism and the Menace of Evil: Six sessions based on Don Crosby's latest volume of the same name. Sometimes it is said that Unitarian Universalists try to escape dealing with evil altogether. Don will help us put the lie to that rumor. (Spring)

Adult RE Connections

"Cakes" Blog: For those UUCTers interested in the Cakes for the Queen of Heaven curriculum on feminine spirituality, you may want to check out the blog http://cakesforthequeenofheaven.org/blog/. Also, a second curriculum series has recently been published.

On-Going Opportunities

Adult Forum. Meets Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM, Rm. L. Open to all. Contact: Norene Chase (422-1985, nochase@earthlink.net).

Freethinkers' Forum. Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Rm L. Open to all. Contact Ron Crowe (997-5307, rongcro2@juno.com).

Dec. 4 - Harold Hawkins: Teaching Company DVD, The Great President: George Washington
Dec. 11 - Ronald Crowe: Pagan Origins of the Christ Myth
Dec. 18 - Debate on the Probabilities of God’s Existence: Ben Fusaro vs. Gary Whittenberger
Dec. 25 - No Meeting

Plans for Fall 2008 & Beyond

We’re planning a 3-year cycle of mostly UUA curricula aimed at skill-building and understanding our own faith perspectives, with one course per semester. Courses would appeal to all levels of members: new, intermediate, and long-time. Proposed courses are:
1. Building Your Own Theology
2. Evensong, Part II (or Part I)
3. Exploring Spirituality (from new Tapestry of Faith series)
4. Communicating Peacefully
5. Weaving the Fabric of Diversity (or its new UUA follow-up)
6. Exploring UU History through Biography (UUCT-designed)

New UU Sessions
Sign up back of sanctuary, or contact Membership Chair Trudy Deyle (gdeyle@juno.com, 422-1057).