“Building Your Own Theology Part I” will guide you through this dynamic interactive course of  developing your own belief system, regardless if you are a theist, atheist, or an agnostic.  You'll begin by writing your own spiritual autobiography, then investigate your view of human nature; re-examine your personal ethics, look at what means the most in your life--Family? Work? Activism? Gardening?  And begin to articulate what ultimate reality means to you--God? Nothing? Black hole in space? Spirit of Life?.  Out of this work you will create your own personal Credo--long or short--your choice. This class will meet at 7 p.m. every  Wednesday, October 4 through November 11. Led by Liz Huddle.

“Path to Membership” for people ready to join the Fellowship will be on Saturday morning, October 28th,  9a.m. to noon. It will be led by Rev Liz and the Membership committee.

“The Man Who Learned to Fall” is a feature documentary about a young, gifted writer and sought after teacher who celebrates the wonder of life even as he is slowly dying of a fatal neuromuscular condition, Lou Gehrig’s disease. This video/discussion will be led by Darlene Johnsrude and Arlis Stewart on Monday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Reserve childcare by calling or emailing the KUUF office by Monday October 30th.

“Gnostic Gospels Workshop” will meet on Saturday afternoon, November 18 from 1-4 p.m. It will be led by Rev Earl Rice, a Methodist Minister and our own Rev. Liz Stevens. This is an introduction to some of the astonishing archeological pre-Christian documents found in 1945, that were mentioned in the movie, “The Di Vinci Code.” 

“Tai Chi” will begin again starting Mondays, November 20 through Dec 18: then start up again on January 8. Beginner classes will be from 6-7 p.m. and Intermediates classes start at 7 p.m. – all taught by Bethany Cecere.

“Being Liberal in this Illiberal Age” will be held for four Mondays, January 8 through the 29th in the Elmore Room, from 7-9 p.m. The class will be limited to 12 people, and it will be taught by Bob Dietz and Darlene Johnsrude.

“Articulating Your UU Faith” will be facilitated by Ed Woods and Nancy Sleight on Wednesdays, Feb 14, 21 28, March 7 and 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. The class will be limited to 12 people.

"What the Bleep Do We Know?!"

Articulating Your UU Faith

This five-session course guides participants through a series of exercises that equip them to discover and articulate their beliefs, including personal reflection, role-play, discussion, and even the creation of a worship event. For newcomers and a wonderful next step for long-time Unitarian Universalists.
5 sessions starting September 26, 2005, 7:00 pm

Music in the Early Christian Church
or, It Really Ain't Gregorian!

Breaking Free: Women of Spirit

In 27 essays prominent women over 50 bring their insight and wisdom to reflections on their own aging. UU Minister Marilyn Sewell edited this anthology, which provides women with spiritual guideposts for the second half of life.   Reverend Sewell writes, “Maturity can bring a sweet kind of joy, as we come to know how deeply connected we are with all that is, [and] as we understand and accept how much we have to give.”  This discussion group is a vehicle for inner work on the issues of heart and spirit that can hinder or contribute to aging with vitality, grace, and joy.
5 sessions starting November 1, 2005, 7:00 pm

From Age-ing to Sage-ing:
A New Vision of Growing Older

This program describes a radically different aging process characterized by adventure, passion, mystery & fulfillment. Drawing on the wisdom of Sufi masters, Buddhist teachers, Native-American shamans, & Kabbalah (the mystical teachings of Islam & Judaism), the course offers techniques to expand our horizons, so we can all become sages as we grow older.
5 sessions starting January 10, 2006, 7:00 pm

Religions of the World: Islam

The discussions will start with the conditions of pre-Islamic Arabia, the life of the Prophet, the crisis of leadership that led to today's internal divisions, major Muslim doctrines and practice, canon law and the major problems which shaped Islam - in general - into the religion it is today.
4 sessions. Offered in January, 2006

Building Your Own Theology: Part 1

This is a three part course. The process of study, reflection, group discussion, and credo-writing will guide the participants in examining and articulating their own theology. In Part 1, course participants will reflect on their religious experiences and knowledge and create their own credos. Each person is invited to write his or her spiritual odyssey and the group will examine a liberal theological model, varieties of religious experience, human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics, and religious meaning.
8 sessions starting February 15, 2006, 7:00 pm

Tai Chi

In this class, we will practice Qigong, Yang-style Tai Chi and explore the spiritual aspects of this moving meditation and it's relation to Taoism and I Ching. All abilities are welcome to join!  Instructor: Bethany Cecere
8 sessions starting February 6, 2006

Music Workshop with Bob Dietz

Christianity from Constantine to Luther 

An overview of Christianity when The Church made sure that it was all there was. The course emphasizes historical events that shaped this religion. The period covered allows us to view the establishment of the state religion, the development of the papcy, interactions with Judaism and Islam, and the factionalism that led to reformation.

The subject (and a lot more) is well covered in Karen Armstrong's A History of God, particularly chapters four through eight. If you don't have a copy, a paperback can be ordered for about $16 from Barnes & Noble. It isn't essential that you read this, but it's awfully good and it will help you with understand. I'll see that a couple of copies are available in the KUUF library.

A course outline and a bibiliography (for those who wish to read more) will be available to participants. Offered by David Meyer.
4 sessions, starting April 12, 2006
Sign-up for Christianity from Constantine to Luther

Meeting at the Building:
Historical Traditions of the Black Church in America

Having been carried off into slavery like the Hebrews of old, Africans in America created comfort in the deliverance spirituality of Judeo-Christianity. In its beginnings, after all, Christianity was not the religion of a power elite, but the good news of salvation for the oppressed. Peoples out of Africa—unlike Jews of the diaspora—were not able, for the most part, to maintain intact their own religious traditions. However, the Old Spirits they carried within them, like Blackness itself, deeply colored their adopted Christianity.

This class will visit briefly the history of the Black Church, but will focus primarily on religious practice and social convention, especially in the traditions of music and preaching.  Four, Two-Hour Sessions.  Presenter:  Alex Miller.
4 sessions starting May 1, 2006, 7:00 pm
Sign-up for Meeting at the Building

Being a UU Parent 

     A participatory adult religious education program to help parents enhance the religious dimension of family life. Each session is divided into three sections: theological concerns, Unitarian Universalism in the home, and parent support group.
4 sessions. Offered in May, 2006
Sign-up for Being a UU Parent

Choices for Sustainable Living

A nine-session course that followings the Northwest Earth Institute curriculum. Participants will explore the meaning of sustainability; consider the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on the earth; and learn about steps that can be taken to move toward ecologically sustainable organizations, lifestyles, and communities. Starts June 14th.