Child-care will be provided if requested for at least three children from at least two families, at least two weeks in advance. 

Introduction to Our Faith classes in fall 2010. Two choices (same topics at each):

One-day class on Saturday, September 25, 10:00am to 2:30pm. Led by Rev. Nancy Shaffer, this class is an introduction to Unitarian Universalism for both newcomers and long-time members. Topics include Unitarian Universalist practices and understandings of the sacred, participants' spiritual journeys, history of Unitarianism and Universalism, history of this congregation, how UU congregations are governed, how to get involved at UUAA, and the meaning and responsibilities of membership. Contact Rev. Nancy Shaffer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Three-session evening class on Monday evenings, November 1, 8, and 15. Led by Rev. Mark Evens, this class covers the same topics as above and is also open to both new-comers and long-time members. Contact Rev. Mark at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Introduction to Meditation
The Introduction to Meditation Class will be offered this fall, starting September 15. The class aims to provide members the basics needed to develop and sustain a regular practice of meditation. Members will be introduced to meditation through a process of discovery including a meditation posture workshop, awareness exercises, guided meditations and discussion, all supported by readings on topics in Classical Buddhism. Each session will include a period of group meditation. There will be six sessions, held Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, September 15 through October 20. To receive a syllabus and advance materials relating to the first session, contact Charley Burleigh: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Coming of Sage
Friday mornings, September 17 - November 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm. When we retire we are at the threshold of a new world. It is a time of reflection and new directions. Many of us will live for 20 or 30 more years. In this class, we will harvest the events of our life; examine our changing identities; explore relationships with self and others; visit our Inner Elder, discuss how we can serve; explore surrendering and letting go; and come home to our internal sanctuary. The class is based on the UUA's Age-ing to Sage-ing curriculum and The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom, by Angeles Arriens. The class, taught by Ann Jones, is limited to 12 and open to those who have retired, preferably over 65.

OWL Human Sexuality Program for Adults (Our Whole Lives for Adults)
Sunday afternoons, September 26 - December 19, 1:30pm-4:00pm (12 sessions). This curriculum, created by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ, has five values: Self Worth, Sexual Health, Responsibility, Justice, and Inclusivity. The course is taught by three trained facilitators, and is open to any adult over 18 years of age - any gender, sexual orientation, relationship status. Enrollment limited to 12.