Adult Education/Religious Opportunities
Check our online calendar and
announcements to verify meeting dates/times listed
below or call (210) 344-4695.
Educational and social activities for children and youth and young adults are listed separately.
If you have an interest in an
activity or opportunity that is not listed below, please contact our President-Elect,
who facilitates the Church
Council, or an appropriate Committee Co-Chair.
- Celestial Celebrations
Circle :
- CCC's purpose is to provide spiritual enrichment for UUs interested in
exploring earth-centered spirituality, and also to provide the opportunity
for other San Antonio pagans to connect with Unitarian Universalism. All
CCC events are open to any interested adult who wishes to explore this spiritual
path in harmony with Unitarian Universalist Purposes and Principles.
When/Where: Once a month for planning and once a month for drum circle or to celebrate
one of the 8 turning points of the year. Check group website for calendar.
To join our email group, send a message to CelestialCelebrationsCircle-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Contact: Maggi Joseph
- Crones:
- Crones (wise women) is a small women's group established to provide deeper
connections with one another and as a place for spiritual exploration and
growth. Gatherings may focus on some theme or a free exchange of ideas or
stories.
When/Where: Tuesdays, 7 PM, twice monthly.
Contact: Martha Cooley
- Emerson Book Shop:
- An opportunity to purchase books for all ages about Unitarian Universalism
and with liberal religious themes, as well as bumper stickers, jewelry,
fair trade coffee and chocolate.
When/Where: Sundays following the worship
service (approx 12:15 PM), Sanctuary Classroom.
Contact: Carol Collins
- Faith and Reason Fellowship (formerly UU Christian Fellowship):
- A group formed to foster critical religious exploration for individuals
with (or without!) Christian roots. True certainty
can exist only after all possibilities have been considered.
When/Where: Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM, Fellowship Hall (Channing-Murray building).
Contact: Jim Chesnut
- Forum:
- Occasional presentations and/or discussion group on various topics of
current interest to our church community and to the community at large.
Forum topics are scheduled by the Social Action Committee.
When/Where: Check
website or newsletter for upcoming Forums.
Contact: Diane Duesterhoeft if you have a topic you would like to present.
- Great Decisions:
- The Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Program is an annual education
and discussion program, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association (www.fpa.org).
The program includes the annual Briefing Book, Great Decisions TV, the
National Opinion Ballot Report, discussion groups across the country
and the Great Decisions Online newsletter. First UU’s Great Decisions study
group usually meets for six-eight Sunday evenings between late January
and March. If interested in co-facilitating this study group,
Contact: Ellen Shrouf
- New Unitarian Universalism Orientation (New UU):
- Facilitated by our minister and the Membership Committee, this course
is a great way to learn about Unitarian Universalism. It provides an overview
of our congregation and is required for new members who have not previously
belonged to a Unitarian Universalist church.
When/Where: Offered four times
yearly.
Contact: Dorothy Wallace or
Contact: Shannon Hawkins
- North East Neighbors:
- Neighborhood-based small group that includes a monthly discussion topic
and socializing. We try to include Unitarian Universalists and like-minded
religious liberals from the North East area of San Antonio and towns northeast
of San Antonio (such as Converse, Schertz, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kirby
and Universal City).
When/Where: 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Contact: Arlis Olson
- Parent Religious Education :
- If you have ever felt challenged by the task of raising children in a culture of consumerism and violence or have wondered how to help your kids develop Unitarian Universalist values, please join us in Parent RE. This facilitator-led group uses curricula to explore these and other related issues.
Contact: Dawn Byars (for information on current meetings)
- Religious Explorations (Adult Religious Education):
- The format for this continuing seminar is a video presentation for the
first half hour, followed by discussion. Currently the class is reviewing and discussing a series on Unitarian Universalist personaities.
When/Where: Sundays, 9:35-10:30 AM, Fellowship Hall (Channing-Murray building).
Contact: Mark Ackerman
- Spiritual Seekers:
- We examine world religions and spiritual ideas with emphasis given to
their relevance to our lives today and the commonalities that link each
religion. We provide a community for each member to find their own spiritual
path in an open, inquiring, supportive environment.
When/Where: Sundays,
9:30-10:45 AM, Sanctuary Classroom.
Contact: Jeff Addington
- UU Buddhist Study Group:
- Meetings begin with a discussion period followed by meditation. Background
information at http://www.uua.org/uubf/. All are welcome, newcomers are
encouraged. To join our email group, send a message to fuucsa-buddhism-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
When/Where: First Sunday of every month, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary Classroom.
Contact: Dale Moore
- UU Philosophy Class:
- THE UU PHILOSOPHY CLASS is continuing its research into 'happiness' by studying Daniel Gilbert's book, "Stumbling on Happiness". Dr. Gilbert explains what the cognitive sciences tell humans about our ability to find, predict, and obtain 'happiness'. This study will bridge to the next topic on the Philosophy of Mind and the difficult topic of Consciousness. This study is based upon lectures of Prof. Daniel N. Robinson, Oxford University, by way of the Teaching Company. The class is led by Bruce Beck, a local philosophy instructor.
When/Where: Meets every other Sunday, 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the Thoreau
Building. See the church
calendar for date of the next class or contact Bruce.
Contact: Bruce Beck
