The Common Read
I want to thank John Artis for leading a group of 20 plus members through the reading of the Unitarian Universalist's second in the series of The Common Read. A few copies of the book, Acts of Faith by Eboo Patel are available at our bookstore in the foyer on Sunday morning. It is well worth reading. The Common Read is a new concept put out by the UU Association so that persons of our faith read and discuss the same book. Dozens of congregations participated in the 2010-11 Common Read of Margaret Regan’s The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona Borderlands (Beacon Press, 2010). We are hoping to read and discuss this book after the first of the year.
Spirit Play with Rev. Shelley
Friday, December 9 7:30-9 pm: Embracing the Dark
This is the third in Reverend Shelley Page's Spirit Play series. All who have attended these evenings have enjoyed this new experience of coming together and getting to know each other by movement, poetry, expressing new ideas, chanting, etc. Please join us! The holiday season can be a frenetic time for most of us, doing all those extra holiday activities on top of our normal busy lives. But nature holds a clue for us—the peace and rest of darkness. Come join us for an evening of comforting respite from the holiday madness with singing, poetry, meditation and movement—all in darkness (well, maybe a little candlelight!). Please sign up and indicate if you need child care.
Environmental Forums: Many of you have shown an interest in the environment and what we can learn and possibly do regarding this topic. We would like to have this be a series of discussions so if you know of anyone who could lead a Sunday after church forum on any subject relating to the environment please see or email me.
Sunday Morning Meditations, led by Zachariah Bobby, continue at 9:30 a.m. in the Religious Education wing. Child care is provided starting at 9:25 a.m. Zach asks that you bring comfortable clothes, an open mind and a cushion.
The Writing Workshop, facilitated by Mary Beth Smith and Pat Gillis, meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month in the church library from 5 until 7p.m. Mark your calendars for November 21st and December 5th. Bring your writings for discussion, receive helpful hints, or just come and listen. Advance sign up is not necessary, but if you need child care, please make arrangements with Julie Artis in the RE Wing ahead of time.
New UU Classes led by Reverend Shelley Page
We will begin the classes on Sunday, January 8th and they will continue on January 15, February 5th February 19th, March 4th and March 11th. Classes will be held at noon with a light luncheon provided for a $3 donation. Children's lunches and child care provided at no charge. These classes are mainly for those who are new to our faith want to learn more about Unitarian Universalist history, theology, social justice, denominational matters, and simply what it means to be a UU. There is a new sign-up sheet in the lobby, but if you have already signed, up, there's no need to do so again.
Women's Book Discussion Group
On Thursday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m., Audrey Brosowski will lead a discussion on Robert Travers' book, "Anatomy of a Murder" (448 pages). It is the story of Paul Biegler, a small town lawyer in the Upper Peninsula who takes on the case of Lieutenant Manion, charged with murder for shooting a local barkeeper. Based on the true story of a murder in Big Bay, Michigan, the novel is a fictionalized account of the trial. While there is no question that Manion shot Barney Quill, the novel examines whether the killing is justified and if Manion is truly blameworthy. All are welcome to join the discussion. Refreshment Assistants are Kelly Boll and Pi Irwin.
Men’s Book Discussion Group
If you are interested in re-forming a Men’s Book Discussion Group to meet (possibly) on Monday evenings, please indicate on a sign-up sheet in the lobby or contact John Artis.
Child Care is available for all Adult Religious Enrichment Programs. Please sign up on appropriate sheets in the foyer and see Julie Artis in the RE Wing to arrange it.
Attending Adult Religious Enrichment events enlightens us and broadens our sense of fellowship.
Jill Crane, Director of Adult Religious Enrichment
