June 2009

Summer Online Classes

Humanism Today: Issues and Origins
The heritage of humanism is a central strand in Unitarian Universalism. We will explore the history of this idea in classical philosophy, western intellectual development, and American religious development. We will also examine the variety of institutional forms of contemporary humanism, the issues it confronts, and the unique spiritual resources that it offers in the context of our UU movement. Taught by the Rev. Drs. Kendyl Gibbons and Bill Murray, two of the most noted humanist scholars in our UU movement. This class begins June 15 and runs for eight weeks.

Rituals for Building a UU Home
Join us for a journey into creating richer, deeper rituals for your family. Discover what UU values you most want to reinforce in your home, and begin to re-shape your days. Take on the challenge Bill Sinkford posed for us: create and use a language of reverence—together. Add joy, worship, connection and a touch of humor while getting the dishes and laundry done! This course is designed for families with children or teens living at home, but others may find it useful. Mandy Neff, the course teacher, has been a Director of Religious Education since 2000. The class begins July 13 and runs for four weeks.

In the Arms of the Beloved: The Poetry of Rumi
Rumi was a 13th century Sufi teacher and poet who wrote wonderfully evocative and vibrant poems to his Beloved that are rich with meaning, image, and wisdom. We will create a spiritual practice using Rumi’s words as a basis for weekly reflection, prayer, and writing. With this practice, we can discover abundant wisdom for our lives and our spiritual journeys. Taught by Unitarian Universalist minister the Rev. Robert Moore, this class begins August 1 and runs for six weeks.

To register, or to learn more about these and other upcoming online classes, go to CLF Learn.