Adult RE

Adult RE Committee Co-Chairs: Virginia Kennedy and Terry Grim

The Adult RE program offers on-going classes as well as varied classes in the Fall, Winter and Spring. This is an opportunity to spend some time with fellow BAUUC folks in a shared dialog on important and interesting topics. Program brochures and sign-up sheets can be found outside Fellowship Hall.

Do you have questions about BAUUC’s Adult RE program? Do you have an idea for a class? Are you willing to help facilitate a class? Contact one of the co-chairs listed above.

Adult Discussion Group
Susan Schlueter

BAUUC’s adult discussion group meets from 10:35 to 11:20 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the library and we are beginning a new book, Authentic Happiness, by martin Seligman. This is available at half.com, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble so join us on Sunday mornings for a lively discussion and debate. This book introduces Positive Psychology and focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses, asserting that happiness is not the result of good genes or luck. Seligman teaches readers that happiness can be cultivated by identifying and using many of the strengths and traits that we already possess. Newcomers are welcome at any time.

First Tuesday Book Club
Alice Longan

This group of BAUUC members and friends meets at 10:30 am on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a book chosen by the group. Lunch at a local restaurant concludes the meeting. Newcomers may join this warm and friendly group at any time.

Meditation Class
Linda Kato

Learn about different types of meditation, meditate, and share individual experiences in establishing a meditation practice. The class meets every Tuesday at 10am in the library (room 117)

Basics of Buddhism
David Overland

7pm Wednesdays, Feb 3, 10, 17 and 24, in Rooms (103/104)

Buddhism is primarily a practice rather than a religion or belief system. However, in a theoretical and historical framework. This class will cover basic Buddhist concepts such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, as well as more advanced concepts of Mahayana Buddhism such as the Three Jewels, the Six Paramitas, the Four Immeasurables, the Six Precepts and more! David Overland has been a practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism for over 35 years, and facilitator of the Nichiren Buddhist Covenant Group.

Peacemaking
Nadja Calvert and Ivar Larsen

7 – 8:30pm Tuesdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23: Mar 2, 9, in Rooms (103/104)

These will be discussion sessions based on curriculum provided by the Unitarian Universalist Association at no cost to participants. Scheduled topics are Peacemaking Concepts and Definitions, Interpersonal Peacemaking, Building a Culture of Peace, Structural Violence, Building Peace Globally, and Just War and Pacificism in Our Lives.

What Moves Us:  UU Theology
Kristin Grassel and Virginia Kennedy

7 pm on Thursdays Feb. 25: Mar. 4, 11 and 25; April 8, 15 and 29; May 13, in Rooms (103/104)

Ten weeks beginning on Saturday, Feb. 20, and ending on Saturday, May 22. The author, Rev. Dr. Thandeka, will facilitate these two classes at First UU Church in Houston.

For more information about each class, please see the winter/spring program brochures and sign-up sheets found outside the Fellowship Hall in the R.E. Wing

Great Decisions
Bob Handy

10:30am & 7pm Thursdays, beginning February 18 and ending on April 8, in Fellowship Hall

This is a national US foreign policy study discussion program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association of New York. Each week participants read about a topic in advance, then meet in groups of 15-20 to discuss, express opinion ns and cast a ballot on the topic. Ballots are compiled and distributed to the media and US foreign policy makers. Cost to participants is $18 for a briefing booklet.

Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Nancy Garrison and Brenda Cockrell

7pm Wednesdays, beginning February 10, in Fellowship Hall

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.

For more information about each class, please see the winter/spring program brochures and sign-up sheets found outside the Fellowship Hall in the R.E. Wing

Clif Grim

5-6 pm, Wednesdays, in Rooms (103/104)

Clif and the Committee will continue to teach computer classes this fall before WNACH. Check the Sunday Order of Service for the week’s upcoming topics. Send topic ideas to Clif Grim. Example classes will be digital photography, Picasa, Picasa Web, gmail, Google Docs, Google Voice. No need to sign up—just show up!