UU Fallston Workshop Survey for 2010-2011
Of interest to readers from the Unitarian Universalists of Fallston, here are some of the possibilities for workshops that may be offered next year. We will take an informal survey at the congregational meeting on May 23.
A Chosen Faith
by John A. Buehrens and Forrest Church
Study a more in-depth overview of Unitarian Universalism than we are able to cover in Path to Membership.
Materials Cost: $16 for textbook, $0 for discussion guide
Common Fire: Leading Lives of Commitment in a Complex World
by Laurent A. Parks, Cheryl H. Keen, James P. Keen, and Sharon Daloz Parks
Participants explore their commitment to the common good and strategies to sustain such commitment in a changing world.
Materials Cost: $17 for a new textbook, or find one used for around $4; $0 for discussion guide
Emerson as Spiritual Guide:
A Companion to Emerson’s Essays for Personal Reflection & Group Discussion
by Barry M. Andrews
This workshop helps group members make the most out of Emerson’s essays for personal spiritual growth.
Materials Cost: $16 for textbook
Evensong for Families: An Eight-Week Series of Gatherings
by Barbara Hamilton-Holway
Each session of this workshop for adults and children together includes singing, readings, and discussion suggestions. Materials Cost: $2
Parents as Spiritual Guides
by Christopher and Roberta Nelson
Promote spiritual growth at home through the communion and rituals of family life.
Materials Cost: $2
Principled Commitment
by Melanie J. Davis et al
This 11-session workshop encourages life partners to grow in faith while nourishing a committed partnership. No materials cost.
The Prophetic Imperative: Social Gospel in Theory and Practice
by Richard S. Gilbert
Investigate the connections between UU spirituality and social action in history and current practice, including models for congregational efforts.
Materials Cost: $18 for textbook
Spirit in Practice
by Erik Walker Wikstrom
Ten workshops provide guidance for developing meaningful, affirmative spiritual practices. No materials cost.
Understanding the Bible: An Introduction for Skeptics, Seekers, and Religious Liberals
by John A. Buehrens.
Take another look (or a first look) at the Bible with tools from modern scholarship and liberal theology.
Materials Cost: $15 for textbook, $0 for discussion guide
