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Book Discussion Series
When: 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Sundays,
after worship services (see
dates below)
Where: Northfield Elementary School
(Read in advance, come on specified date for
discussion):
Non-fiction:
March 16 and April 13, 2008:
The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong
*NEW DATES*
(Even in an age governed by reason and technology,
fundamentalism has emerged as a major force in every major religion. This
book, written with an understanding of history, sociology, and human
spirituality, offers a study of this radical form of religious expression.)
April 27, 2008: Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi
Ali
(Ali, the Somali-born feminist critic of Islam and controversial
former member of the
Dutch parliament, writes about her life and experiences growing up in the Muslim world. With
eloquence and insight, Ali describes her struggle with her Muslim faith, her
intellectual awakening and activism in the Netherlands, and her belief that Islam must radically
transform itself for the modern world. She continues to raise her voice for
freedom, even in the face of constant threats.)
Fiction:
June 1, 2008: The Five People You Meet
in Heaven by Mitch Albom
(An old man, who thinks he's lived an uninspired life,
dies in an accident. When he awakens in heaven, he learns it is
not a destination, but a place where your life is explained to you by five
people, some who knew you and some strangers. The five people reveal the
meaning of life, and help answer an eternal question, "Why am I here?")
Leaders: Ken Grim and Lorraine Hughes
Questions: Contact
Additional books to be discussed starting
in Fall '08 will be announced soon.
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New to UU Classes
When: Sundays - Noon to 2 p.m. after church
Fall 2008 (dates to be determined)
Where: Bethany Lane
Leader: Rev. Susan LaMar
Unitarian
Universalism has a deep and rich history! Come learn about our forebears and
how their journeys, struggles, heresies, and schisms have brought us to
where we are today. Connect your journey to this long story. Find out how
Channing Memorial Church fits into this history and into our varied
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This class is a must
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Contemplative Conversations
When: 1st Wednesdays each month (April - June, September
'08, January - June '09), 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bethany Lane
Leader: Rev. Susan LaMar
Join Reverend LaMar for meditation and quiet
conversation about your life, your spirituality, and your world. If you are
hungry for spirituality deepening, this is an opportunity to move inward in
a small, intimate, group setting.
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A UU
Theology—What Is at the Center of UU Religious Diversity?
(A Pilot Course Blending Online and Face-to-Face Learning Opportunities)
When/Where: Fall '08 or Winter '09 DatesTo Be Announced
(Timespan will
accommodate self-paced modules)
Module 1 (Bethany Lane): Kickoff/Orientation,
Sunday To Be Announced, Noon to 2 p.m.
Modules 2,
3, 4 (Online): UU History, Who We Are and What We Value, UU Rituals
and Traditions. Self-paced
reading, activities, and discussion through a
limited-access church website
Module 5 (Bethany Lane): Meaning and Importance of
Community
Module 6 (Bethany Lane): Speaking About UU Beliefs
Facilitators: Rev. Susan LaMar and Lorraine Hughes
This course for UU adults and older teens
will help explore questions such as: What common ground holds UUs together
even as they are individually and congregationally diverse? Are there
uniquely Unitarian Universalist history, stories, rituals, music, and
traditions to pass on to UU children? Is there a UU theology? What
features, if added or taken away from Unitarian Universalism, would make it
no longer Unitarian Universalism?
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to link to chosen
session.