Adult classes

Every spring and fall we offer a fresh slate of adult classes. Anyone age 16+ is welcome, unless otherwise noted. No fees are required unless otherwise noted. For more information contact Adult Programs Committee Chair Linda Rothbart.

Class offerings

Fall 2018 classes are listed below under the following categories:

Newcomers/Membership
UU identity and spiritual development
Social Justice education
Leadership development and life skills
Adult small groups and retreats

Newcomers/membership

We offer newcomer and membership classes to help you learn more about the congregation, support your continuing spiritual journey and connect with other newcomers, with longtime congregants and with our ministers. Click on the class title for a full description.

Newcomers/visitors reception

Sun., Feb. 3, 10:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., far end of the Sanctuary Commons. If you're new to UUCF, join us for coffee and conversation.

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UU identity and spiritual developement

These classes help develop deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalist history, values, other world religions and different spiritual practices. Ongoing courses include:

UU Wellspring – Spiritual Deepening for Unitarian Universalists
World Religions and Spirituality online course – exploring world religions through texts and visits to local places of worship.

Click the class title below for a complete description.

Gentle Yoga

Tue., Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Chapel. (Note: No class Feb. 12.) Led by Ravi Kaur (Christine Mason), cmason@edimprovement.org. Drop-ins welcome. This course is designed for UUCF and includes stretching, Kundalini yoga sets, relaxation and meditation. Ravi has taught yoga at UUCF since 2001. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Living Consciously

Mon., Feb. 4, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 27 and Jun. 10, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. (Current session of this class started Jan. 7.) Led by Zim Putney. Register online here or email Melissa Campos-Poehnert, ap@uucf.org. Eckhart Tolle says we are only truly alive in this moment. In this class we strive to be more present and self-aware now, following the voice of our deepest inner resources: our intelligence, emotions, feelings and values. We apply the wisdom of Jack Kornfield's book “The Wise Heart,” as well as teachings of Tara Brach and others. We practice mindfulness in each meeting through reading (mind), movement (body) and meditation (spirit) and the shared wisdom of others in the class.

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Social justice education

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Trans 101

Sun., Sep. 16, 2-3:30 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Led by Karen Wolf. Register online here, in the Commons after the service or email Melissa Campos-Poehnert, ap@uucf.org. Transgender people have existed throughout history, but between politics and pop culture, trans issues seem to be everywhere today. Come learn about transgender identities, language, etiquette and how to be an ally to the transgender community. How can UUCF live up to its commitment of being a Welcoming Congregation for trans people? As people of faith committed to justice, what is our responsibility in the face of transphobia? Bring your questions and your open minds and hearts.

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Leadership development and life skills

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Needlework Group

Third Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m., and first Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Next Thursday session is Jan. 17. Next Tuesday session is Feb. 5. Contact Mary Paxton. No registration required; just show up. This newly gathering (and hopefully ongoing) group welcomes all parties interested in schmoozing over their needlework or other portable projects on an “as possible” basis. There will be no formal instructor, but the members will assist each other (including beginners) in mastering new techniques and planning future projects, while they get to know each other better. To accommodate all who may be interested, those available will meet twice a month, once during the day and once in the evening.

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