Current
- Low
Carbon Rings - Work with others in your 5 to 8 household "Carbon
Ring" to fight global climate change reduce your carbon footprint! Our
Rings form in July, September, and November, 2008.
- Articulating Your UU Faith - August 2008 - In lieu
of regular Worship Service on Sunday, we explore the richness of
our faith and how to explain it to others, Sundays at 4:30 PM for the
entire month of August, 2008.
- Buddhist Meditation (Wednesdays, 6 PM) As well as meditation practice, these weekly sessions also frequently discuss current literature on mindfulness and meditation.
Coming Soon
- Send your suggested topics for Fall, 2008 to jswood at mac dot com.
Possibilities include:
- Building Your Own Theology - Part Two
- Deep Ecology
- Ethical Eating
For information about any of these programs, please e-mail: info@uuvisalia.org
Past Topics
Here are some of the past books or topics we have enjoyed reading and discussing, to give you an idea of the variety of topics we cover:
- The Great Turning by David Korten- (Local discussion complemented by Facebook discussion still available)
- Cakes
for the Queen of Heaven: In Ancient Times (April 5, 2008 - May 1, 2008)
A course in feminist theology exploring the religious myths and symbols of the ancient world where female images and experiences were central, and exploring the psychological and social importance to women today of reclaiming our female religious heritage. - Building Your Own Theology - We completed the first of three parts in February 2008. Ultimately, we are all theologians. We all ponder the great life issues. Without a deep-rooted theology, this tumultuous world in which we live will be full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. If we are to harness our deepest spiritual convictions for meaningful living in this world, we need to get our theology straight. Developing a theology is not an academic exercise; it has to do with the very stuff of our lives. This class invites you to develop your personal credos: the fundamental religious beliefs, values and convictions that inform and direct the living of your life. Author Richard S. Gilbert, a well-respected UU minister, poses five developmental tasks in which participants come to terms with human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics, and religious meaning. See Course Outline or background reading.
- Emerson as Spiritual Guide
- Global Warming: Changing Course
- Choices for Sustainable Living
- Articulating Your UU Faith
- The End of Faith by Sam Harris
- Thoreau as Spiritual Guide: Walden as a Guide for Spiritual Renewal and Transformation
- The Partnership Way by Riane Eisler
- The Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eisler
- Rise Up and Call Her Name by Elizabeth Fisher
- Paganism 101
What would you like to see next?
If you are interested in joining with other UUs to explore spiritual growth, please contact us for more info: info@uuvisalia.org.
Calendar
For our monthly calendar of upcoming events fostering spiritual growth and religious education, see:
