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., Dec. 2, 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.

Membership sign-up

Sun., Dec. 2, 10:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sanctuary Commons. No RSVP necessary. Questions? Contact Rev. Sarah Caine. UUCF will offer an informal membership sign-up intended for folks who have already attended a Newcomers Orientation or for longtime UUs who understand the workings of the congregation.

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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., Nov. 20 & 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Chapel. Class started Sep. 11. 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.

Science & Religion: The Conflict of Two Different Worlds

Tue., Wed. & Thu., Nov. 27, 28 & 29, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Led by John Rybicki. Register online here, in the Commons after services or email Melissa Campos-Poehnert, ap@uucf.org. Is there truly a conflict between science and religion? We will examine two case studies - the Galileo and Scopes trials and what they tell us about the real conflict between religion and science. We will also consider "intelligent design" and the "anthropic principle" to show that from the beginning church scholars did not always view all parts of the Scripture as literal and, in fact, they considered allegorical and spiritual interpretations of Scripture as oftentimes far more powerful and insightful than the simply literal.

Spiritual Hiking

Sun., Dec. 9, 12:30-2 p.m., meet in front of the Program Building. Led by Edna Trimm. No registration required; just show up. Meets the second Sunday of each month after the second service. Inspirational readings like this will begin each hike: "We have analyzed the [Jackson] Pollock patterns with computers and compared them with forests, and they are exactly the same. This dimension does more than lull us; it can engage us, awe us and make us reflect." - Richard Taylor, physicist

Living Consciously

Mon., Dec. 10, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Class started Sep. 17. Led by Zim Putney. Register online here, in the Commons after services 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.

The Afterlife in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Tue., Wed. & Thu., Dec. 11, 12 & 13, 7:30-9 p.m. Led by John Rybicki. Register online here, in the Commons after services or email Melissa Campos-Poehnert, ap@uucf.org. Concepts and characteristics of God, as well as an understanding of the development of divine justice, mercy, compassion and punishment, have been important in the development of thoughts on the afterlife in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We will study how these religions understand the ways that God balances and prioritizes each of these elements, which are instrumental to understanding their views about the afterlife. The course will review three differing concepts of God to better understand how they conceptualize the afterlife. We will also consider whether the God of Judaism, Christianity and Islam is the same God.

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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.

What Would Martin Luther King Say About Race in America Today?

Mon., Nov. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Class started Nov. 5. Led by Daniel Rothbart. Register online here, in the Commons after services or email Melissa Campos-Poehnert, ap@uucf.org. Serving as the nation’s moral conscience on matters of race, Dr. King offered insight into the insidious forms of systemic racism of his day. In this mini-course, we bring him back to life, as it were, by imagining what he would say about the current forms of racism in this country. We speculate on his answers to two questions: first, how exactly has systemic racism changed since the 1960s, and second, how should current forms of racial injustice be redressed through possible policies, programs and social movements?

6th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence

Wed., Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC. Event is free but attendees are asked to register here. Dec. 14, 2018 marks the 6-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy. By this December, over 600,000 Americans will be killed or injured by guns since the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy. We urge you to join the gun violence prevention community, including UUCF congregants, in our collective effort to continue to shine a light on the devastating epidemic of gun violence in our nation until these gun deaths and injuries are reduced. The victims, survivors and the families impacted by gun violence are often forgotten. Therefore, the Newtown Foundation, the charitable arm of the Newtown Action Alliance, with support from American Gun Safety Association, Amnesty International, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Center for American Progress, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Community of Sant'Egidio, Community Justice Reform Coalition, Docs Demand Action, Everytown Survivor Network, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence, Jr. Newtown Action Alliance, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, #NoRA, On Earth Peace, Organizing for Action, States United to Prevent Gun Violence, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Survivors Empowered, Survivors Lead and Women's March, will host the annual national vigil service of mourning and loving remembrance for all who have fallen victim to the ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America. This national vigil will anchor the nationwide vigils and events to #EndGunViolence during the month of December. Our goal is simple. The gun violence prevention movement will unite to support the families and communities impacted by gun violence, educate, continue to raise awareness and keep this critical issue front and center throughout our nation. Together, we will renew our vow to #HonorWithAction to #EndGunViolence in America. Please visit https://www.newtownfoundation.org/national-vigil-for-all-victims-of-gun-violence/ for more information on the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence and visit https://www.newtownfoundation.org/nationwide-vigils/ to find a local vigil or event near you in your town or city.

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Leadership development and life skills

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Sharing the Small Things in Life

Tue., Nov. 20 & Dec. 4, 1-2:30 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Class started Nov. 6. Led by Mary Frances Kordick and Ann King. Register online here, in the Commons after services or email Melissa Campos-Poehnert, ap@uucf.org. We will look at the practical sides of living - ways to simplify, be environmentally sound and enhance our well-being. We want to bring together a group that will share tips, including earth-friendly cleaning methods, natural remedies, the simple joys of plants, decluttering tactics, downsizing, etc. The list goes on, and is open-ended. Participants will share their knowledge and expand areas of interest as we learn from each other. Kahlil Gibran wrote, “… In the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” We want to embrace “little things" as we gather, share and refresh.

Needlework Group

Third Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m., and first Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Next Tuesday session is Dec. 4. Next Thursday session is Dec. 20. 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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Class offerings

Newcomers/membership

Newcomers/visitors reception

Membership sign-up

UU identity and spiritual developement

Gentle Yoga

Science & Religion: The Conflict of Two Different Worlds

Spiritual Hiking

Living Consciously

The Afterlife in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Social justice education

Trans 101

What Would Martin Luther King Say About Race in America Today?

6th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence

Leadership development and life skills

Sharing the Small Things in Life

Needlework Group

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