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Adult Programs - Humanist Voices
Humanist Voices
Humanism is the progressive philosophy of life guided by reason and compassion that, without the supernatural and beyond questions of the divine, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of meaning and purpose that aspire to the greater good of humanity and our planet. The group that convened to read and discuss “Humanist Voices in Unitarian Universalism” will continue on an ongoing basis to explore related work by some of the same essayists who contributed to the book, along with other writers illuminating places and paths where Humanism and Unitarian Universalism converge. As with our original group, we will put an emphasis on personal connections along our own journeys. All are welcome, and outside reading is not required.
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This month we will read and discuss "The Church of What We Know," a thoughtful and provocative guest sermon by beloved UU songwriter Peter Mayer ("Blue Boat Home") which was delivered to a congregation in San Diego in 2017.
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Adult Programs - Humanist Voices
Is God a White Racist?
In January, Humanist Voices will read and discuss the book, “Is God a White Racist?” By Rev. William R. Jones, an African American UU minister, theologian, and professor. The work was originally published by Beacon Press (UUA) in the 1970s. Some copies of the book will be available at the RE table in Forbes or can be purchased in paperback or Kindle version from Amazon or other sellers.
In this powerful examination of the early liberation methodology of James Cone and others, Jones questions whether their foundation for black Christian theism—the belief in an omnibenevolent God who has dominion over human history—can provide an adequate theological foundation to effectively dismantle the economic, social, and political framework of oppression.
Seeing divine benevolence as part of oppression's mechanism of disguise, Jones argues that black liberation theologians must adopt a new theism that is informed by humanism and its principle of the functional ultimacy of wo/man, where human choice and action determine whether our condition is slavery or freedom.
Contact: jwitker@mac.com
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Adult Programs - International Folk Dancing with Instructors They say that dancing is combining fun with exercise and friends! Learn international folk dancing with instructors Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. Folk dancing is for anyone who loves to move to traditional music. New dancers are welcome – there are no partners required. Donations accepted.
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Adult Programs - International Folk Dancing with Instructors - cancelled They say that dancing is combining fun with exercise and friends! Learn international folk dancing with instructors Sandy Helperin and Teri Hoffman. Folk dancing is for anyone who loves to move to traditional music. New dancers are welcome – there are no partners required. Donations accepted.
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Adult Programs - Me Too class (Men & Women) |
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Adult Programs - Memoir of Leonard Cachola's journey to UUSM UUSM member and former Secretary of the Board of Directors Leonard Cachola leads a lecture and discussion of his self-published memoir about his journey to UUSM. |
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Adult Programs - Men's Me Too Join Rev. Greg for the next three Sundays, all men are invited to attend a class for men about gender inequity. We will explore what makes a man a man and what are kind of social conditioning goes into making a man that grants privilege and what goes in that is painful and even dehumanizing (for men as well as women). Next dates: January 20 & January 27. Contact Rev. Greg at revgreg@uusm.org. Read the Men #MeToo Class Note |
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Adult Programs - Sermon on the Mount Series
Exploring the Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is a core “source of wisdom and knowledge,” forming the basis of many of the values in Western literature and culture, from Hamlet to Harry Potter. Come explore this important part of our heritage with Abby Arnold and Laura Matthews in three weekly 2-hour sessions starting Monday, February 25, 7:00pm, in the Cottage. We’ll discuss how the ideas speak to us (if at all), what the ideas might mean in practical application, and how they are or are not useful today.
Register with Abby (abby@abbyarnold.com) or Laura (lbmatthews@gmail.com) to receive the Sermon to print out and read ahead of time. Our hope is that the discussion will be uplifting, positive, and practical, with all of us learning from the perspective of others to bring a fresh awareness to these ancient words.
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Adult Programs - UUA Common Read Group |
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Adult Programs - UUA Common Read Group
Join us for the 2018-2019 UUA common read, Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Environment, edited by Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Nordstrom (Skinner House Books, 2018).
As we kick off Climate Justice Month (World Water Day to Earth Day), Alison Kendall and James Witker will facilitate a three-part discussion on the intersectional challenges of combating today’s environmental crisis and its many interconnected ills. Together, we will read and respond to this engaging anthology of essays from diverse authors within our greater UU movement. We will also consider recent developments like the proposed Green New Deal, Los Angeles’ decision to shutter natural gas power plants, and the latest international climate news.
We plan to meet for the first session on Sunday, March 31, 3 pm to 5 pm.
More about the book:
At a time when racial justice, environmental justice, and economic justice are seen as issues competing for time, attention, and resources, Justice on Earth explores the ways in which the three are intertwined. Those on the margins are invariably those most affected by climate disaster and environmental toxins. The book asks us to recognize that our faith calls us to long-haul work for justice for our human kin, for the Earth and for all life. It invites us to look at our current challenges through a variety of different perspectives, offers tools to equip us for sustained engagement, and proposes multiple pathways for follow-up action.
Justice on Earth is available at inSpirit: UU Book and Gift Shop and copies will be avaialable for purchase at the RE table in Forbes Hall.
Any questions? Contact justice@uusm.org.
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Adult Programs - Women Over 60 Group
Want more personal and spiritual growth? Want to be with other women who can relate to what you are going through? Then this group is for you!
per Sandra Beebe, this group has been disolved as of January 2019.
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Adult Programs - Women's Me Too These classes run as a series. Please plan to attend them all. It will be a small class of 8 people max. Please RSVP with Robin at internminister@uusm.org. |
