Adult Enrichment

Offering Sunday morning, Wednesday evening, and throughout the week:

Sunday mornings

• Adult Discussion Groups discuss a wide range of topics or a book chosen by the group. Newcomers are welcome at any time Sundays from 10:35a.m.—11:20a.m. Facilitators: Susan Schlueter (Room 103), Cinnamin Rivers (Library)

Enrichment Groups

• Ancient Reflections Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (ARCUUPs) discusses Earth-centered religious traditions and practices and their contribution to Unitarian Universalism. The group is an official chapter of CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarin Universalist Pagans) and meets on the 1^st, and 3^rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:15 p.m.
• Buddhist Meditation Group meets each Sunday at 7:00 p.m. to practice sitting and chanting meditations.
• Parents’ of UU Children Group meets on the third Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. to discuss parenting issues. Children are welcome, and child care is available.
• Simplicity & Sustainability Group meets monthly on Sundays for post lunch or dinner discussions of environmental matters.
• Spanish Lessons at various knowledge levels, Mondays at 7p.m.
• Spirituality Group focuses on growing and nurturing the spirit from a non-denominational perspective. Meets every other Sunday at 1:00 in the church library.
• Mental Health Support Group provides support discussing how families and friends relate with persons with mental health issues. The group meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. Office Administrator.
• Ageless Yoga uses easy stretching and exercise for all ages. Most exercizes are done sitting or holding a chair. Sessions end with a brief meditation.  Do your health a favor and come join the group. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 pm—1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall.
• Chow Ladies Lunch Group meet Tuesdays at noon for lunch and conversation at local restaurants. All ladies are welcome to attend. Ladies, if you would like to be added to the CHOW weekly email list to receive a weekly reminder with the upcoming locations.
• HIS Men's Lunch Group meets for lunch and conversation at local restaurants. Gentlemen, if you would like to be added to the HIS weekly email list to receive a weekly reminder with the upcoming locations.
• Knitting the Spirit, Fridays, 11 a.m., Room 103. Please join us for knitting, crocheting or whatever you are working on as well as fellowship and the opportunity to give to others. Beginners are welcome; we’ll teach you. 
  
• Monday Mah Jong, Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 We will teach you to play Mah Jongg using the Hong Kong style (no cards). It only takes about 3 sessions or less to feel confident with your new skills. It’s not as hard as it looks and we have a lot of fun.

Wednesday evenings:

Join us for supper at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall and Vespers at 6:40 in the Sanctuary, followed by

The Bible and the LGBT Experience Jan. 25-Feb. 15

What does the Bible really say about homosexuality?  We’ll examine the common texts used to criticize gays, lesbians and bisexuals and in that journey discover new ways to understand these ancient texts and their importance to our contemporary lives. Facilitated by Rev. Samuel Schaal.

Dancing with the Divine (Process Theology) Feb. 22 – April 4

In seven sessions we will explore the world of process relational theology through stories, parables, prayers, songs, diagrams of God and the world, conversations with process theologians in texts, and study.  Process theology suggests that we live in a thoroughly interdependent universe and that everyone and everything is dynamically interconnected.  The sacred is known in the processes of living and is deeply embedded in creation, not a separate force outside nature or our experience. Some reading is required for deepest understanding, but you do not have to know anything about theology to gain understanding from this interactive approach. Facilitated by Rev. Samuel Schaal.

New UU Workshop This class will welcome, orient and integrate new members into the BAUUC faith community. It addresses who we are and what we believe and gives newcomers a chance to examine their own personal stories in the light of our UU tradition and heritage. Topics include UU Theology and Worship, UU Roots, Philosophy of Religious Education, Social Justice Philosophy and Practice, Governance and Polity, and Membership.  Contact dlre@bauuc.org for the next scheduled workshop.

Great Decisions Lecture Series February 9—April 5 Thursdays 10:0 am and  7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. This is a national US foreign policy study discussion program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association of New York. Each week participants discuss a topic and cast a ballot on the topic. Ballots are compiled and distributed to the media and US foreign policy makers. Cost to participants is $20 for a briefing booklet. Facilitator Bob Handy.