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 Adult RE Classes for January - March 2012
(as of January 20, from the February newsletter)
  • Beading
  • Membership Workshops
  • Mental Health and People of Faith
  • Bridging the God Gap
  • Aging Bodies

    Beading: Create your own meditation strand from beads of glass, stone, or bone.
    Saturday, January 28, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm in Ockerman Hall
    Taught by: Karen McVey

    Membership Workshops: Are you new to Mission Peak, or have questions that have not been answered? This two-part class taught by our minister, Rev. Jeremy Nickel, will provide insight and background on Unitarian Universalist theology and history, our congregational story, the importance of social action, the rights and responsibilities of membership, etc. At the end of the second class, those who feel ready will have the option of officially joining and becoming members of MPUUC.

    Mental Health and People of Faith: Rev. Barbara Meyers will teach a class with 4 meetings which will explore the subject of mental health and what people in congregations can do to make them healing, welcoming places for people living with mental health difficulties and their families. Please sign up for the class on a sign-up sheet after the Sunday service or call Barbara Meyers.

    Bridging the God Gap: Communication, Respect and Understanding Between Believers, Atheists and Agnostics: A Workshop with Dr. Chris Schriner held Saturday, Feb.11, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Ockerman Hall.

    Did you know that atheists are the minority group most Americans are least willing to allow their children to marry? According to a recent study, they are "seen as a threat to the American way of life." Even within Unitarian Universalism, theists and atheists often find it awkward to communicate about theological matters. But Rev. Chris Schriner is convinced that believers and non-believers have a lot more in common than they think. Find out why in this workshop based on his new book, Bridging the God Gap: Finding Common Ground Among Believers, Atheists, and Agnostics.

    Here are some reasons you might want to attend this workshop:

    Dr. Schriner is Minister Emeritus of our congregation. He is the author of five books, and he also practiced psycho-therapy for 25 years. Although there are no required readings, participants may wish to purchase Bridging the God Gap from Chris. The book is $20, tax included, plus $3 for shipping. It's also available at Amazon.com. For more information, email Chris at cschriner at uuma.org or read his blog, Theists & Atheists: Communication & Common Ground.

    Aging Bodies: The Body Wisdom Class: Having More Freedom, Fun, Ease and Energy While Aging or Living with Pain or Chronic Illness.

    This 6-part class will teach 7 body wisdom practices that will help us connect to ourselves (body, mind, heart and spirit) and to each other. We will have discussions and experiment with ways to find out what we need to be less stressed and have more fun and energy. The practices we'll learn are:

    The purpose is not to cure, but to allow us more freedom by listening to what our bodies can teach us.

    Allysson McDonald, long-time MPUUC member and InterPlay Leader, will lead this series of workshops to help you learn to live a more ease-filled, fun and energized life. Allysson finds the body wisdom practices enormously helpful and wants to share them with others!

    • Class 1: March 3, 10-11:30 am, Ockerman Hall
    • Class 2: March 10, 10-11:30 am, Ockerman Hall
    • Class 3: March 17, 10-11:30 am, Ockerman Hall
    • Class 4: March 24, 10-11:30 am, Ockerman Hall
    • Class 5: April 7, 10-11:30 am, Ockerman Hall
    • Class 6: April 21, 10-11:30 am, Ockerman Hall
    Questions about any of these classes? Please contact the class leaders or Adult RE chair Paul K. Davis.

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