August 2008

Sign up with class contact. Childcare generally available for classes by requesting from contact in advance.

Adult Religious Education

Discussion: Speak Peace in a World of Conflict by Marshall Rosenberg. Rosenberg’s work has had some positive effect in the lives of the people taking the course this spring; it seems worthy of a reprise to reach more people. The book is available through your favorite bookseller. We’ll discuss and apply it in 3 sessions, on dates TBA. Contact Rev. Robin Gray.

New UU Sessions. Wednesdays, August 13 & 20, 7:30 PM, Rm L. Participants share about themselves, including spiritual journeys, and learn about UUCT and the greater UU movement. Rev. Robin co-facilitates the first night. Sign up at back of sanctuary, or contact church office

(uuct@nettally.com, 385-5115) or Membership Chair Trudy Deyle (gdeyle@juno.com, 422-1057).

On-Going Opportunities

Adult Forum. Meets Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM, Rm. L. Open to all. July topics TBA. 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).

Aug. 7: Dr. Gary Stilwell of FSU will review The Bible Unearthed - Archaeology’s New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of its Sacred Texts, by Finklestein and Silberman.

Aug. 14: TBA
Aug. 21: TBA
Aug. 28: TBA

Aug. 31: Mimi Stangel presents “Final Exit Network,” Freethinkers & Center for Inquiry –Tallahassee

Meditation Practice. Tuesdays, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Rm C. Bring your own meditation CD, pillow and mat if you wish. Drop in any Tuesday. All are welcome. Contact: Linda Wright (228-8885, tenacity.wright@gmail.com).

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)

Could you facilitate a course, or do you have suggestions for other courses/workshops? Contact Rev. Robin (until we have a new Adult RE Coordinator).