July/August 2008
New Online Classes
 Writing a personal mission statement is a deeply reflective exercise that helps us clarify and articulate our goals and purposes, our values, even those human qualities that matter most to us. The purpose of this class will be to engage in self-reflection as you create a statement which articulates your core values and the way your life choices express your principles and beliefs.
Readings and templates will be provided to help you to choose the best path for your journey.
Beginning July 7th and running four weeks, this course will be taught by Dr. Peg Shaffer, a lifelong UU and assistant professor in both the departments of Religious Studies and Educational Studies at Ball State University in Indiana.
The Gospel According to Harvey
This class will use the 1950 film version of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Harvey, about an eccentric “everyman” who happens to befriend an invisible, 6-foot 3-and-a-half-inch white rabbit, to explore questions familiar to all Unitarian Universalists: How do we maintain our beliefs as free-thinking individuals in a culture of conformity? Is the view of reality offered by science the only legitimate perspective? Or, more simply, what is “real” and how do we know? And what role does our experience as UUs play in our ability to keep our personal values alive in the face of our chaotic, modern world?
Requires a copy of the film Harvey.
Beginning August 4th and running four weeks, this course will be taught by David Dawson, a writer and editor and CLF member.
The Soul of Nature: A Journey into the Poetry of Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver has been lovingly called “the poet laureate of Unitarian Universalism.” Her poems are deceptively simple, containing rich layers of meaning that are illuminated in unexpected ways when we discuss them with like-minded readers. In this class we will find a safe container for our reflections on the spiritual and personal meanings of Oliver’s poems, using her themes as pathways into a spiritual practice of close observation of nature. There will be optional weekly writing exercises for those who wish to try their hand at poetry. The class will be based on Oliver’s New and Selected Poems, Volume 2, which is widely available.
Beginning September 8th and running six weeks, this course will be taught by the Rev. Amanda Aikman, a UU minister, spiritual director, and playwright.
Ancient Roots: The Feminine Face of Western Religion
Part I: Goddesses, Priestesses and Women in the Ancient West
The first of three classes on The Feminine Face of Western Religion, this course will use images and text from pre-history and ancient Greece to invite participants (of any gender) into personal reflection on the feminine in religion.
Beginning Sept. 8th and running four weeks, this course will be taught by the Rev. Liz Lerner. In addition to serving as a parish minister, Liz has a long-standing academic interest in ancient Western religion. Through a generous grant from the UU Women’s Federation, this course will be offered free of charge.
To find out more, or to register, go to our Learning Center. Most courses carry a $40 registration fee.
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