NORTHWOODS
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
CHURCH
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Fall 2009
CLASS OFFERINGS
Unitarian Universalist Theology
Rev. Ellen Cooper Davis
10 a.m. – Noon, Saturdays, Sept 26-Oct 24
Garden Room
In a liberal faith that has no central creed to which we all subscribe, how are we to understand our collective theology? This series will explore liberal theology, historical Unitarian and Universalist theologies, and some possibilities for a Unitarian Universalist theology that would embrace our various beliefs and paths.
Henry David Thoreau
Live and in Person! (Almost)
7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov 16, the Sanctuary
“Mr. Thoreau” takes the stage at Northwoods for an evening of lecture and conversation. He answers audience questions and shares with passion his views on slavery, government, war, and education.
Concord (MA) historian and living history interpreter Richard Smith takes us back to pre-Civil War America, c.1860, for a glimpse at the Transcendalists and mid-19th century America.
No registration required.
Historical Jesus for Beginners
Sponsored by
Northwoods UU Christian Fellowship
7 -8:30 p.m., Sundays, Nov 1, 8, 15, & 22
Garden Room
A study-and-discussion series of William Linden’s book, Historical Jesus for Beginners: a Primer on Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. What would Christianity be if it were based on the historical Jesus? The author, a Jesus Seminar scholar, will lecture at NUUC in the spring. $15 book fee; register by October 15.
Ethical Eating
Sponsored by Northwoods Green
As part of a UUA-wide effort to explore the way our food choices impact our communities and our world, each 20-minute presentation is followed by discussion and brainstorming.
1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept 26, Room 4
What Is Ethical Eating? Ann Toftt
7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct 7, Room 4
How Factory Farms Influence What We Eat;
Dawn Newcomer
7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov 11, Room 4
Religion and What We Eat; Mira Dessy
1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec 12, Room 4
Culture, Economics, and Family of Origin:
How They Influence Our Food Purchases;
Alan Clune
Breakthrough Congregations
NUUC General Assembly Delegation
11:10-11:40, Sundays, Oct 11 & 18,
Nov 8 & 15; Garden Room
Short videos from four different size UU congregations describe how they grew in spirit and numbers. No registration required.
Faith and Reason: Race, Justice,
and American Politics
2009 UUA Ware Lecturer
Melissa Harris-Lacewell, on video
Discussion facilitated by Teresa Allen
1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov 15, Garden Room
Associate Professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University, Melissa Harris-Lacewell challenges us to pause in the moment of American racial transformation and ask how faith and reason can guide our politics toward more just ends.
Bring your brown bag or have pizza and sodas. Place your order before second service: $5 for adults (12 and older), $2 for children.
Childcare is available for all Adult Religious Education classes. Be sure to include the ages of your children when you register.
First Sunday Forums
Rev. Ellen Cooper-Davis and
DRE Ryan Hoffland
1 p.m., Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, & Dec 6
Garden Room
Bring your brown bag and join in a lively discussion of each month’s theme, Human Nature, Creation, Death, God. Follows second service; no registration required.
Registration
Registration for all classes (unless specified otherwise) can be done by registration form or email.
Registration forms are available on the shelf in the greeters’ area. They can be dropped off in the church office.
To register by email, send to
northwoodsuu@sbcglobal.net
Include the name of the class(es), whether you will need childcare and, if so, the ages of the children, your daytime phone number, and whether you will need an accessible facility.
Payment for classes that have a book or material fee can be made at the church office or at the first class meeting. If payment would be a financial hardship, indicate on your registration form and arrangements will be made.
Adult Religious Education
Director, Religious Education: Ryan Hoffland
Committee:
Susan Hammond (chair), Frank Bayer, Cyndie and Ted Mahaney, Casie Mair-Miley, Jack Quackenbush, Kate Rhoad, Mary Temmen, Susan Tinsley
Do you have an idea for a class? Are you willing to teach a class or help facilitate? Small ideas, big ideas, serious ideas, or ideas just for the fun of learning are welcome. Email Susan Hammond (susan@saturdayedition.net) or any of the committee members.
Currently being discussed for spring . . .
- Exploring Faith: Buddhism
- Exploring Faith: Islam
- UU Talk Back, a weekly discussion of current events and issues
- UU History, a video series
- Square-foot Gardening
- Financial Peace University
Throw your ideas into the mix!
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
~Henry David Thoreau
