Adult Faith Development Update: Thank You & A Request

Adult Faith Development Update: Thank You & A Request

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

• Creativity Matters is an in-person Soul Connections option based on the arts—see more info below
• Biblical History for UUs: this is an eleven-session exploration of the Bible and how we as Unitarian Universalists approach the text. The stories of the Bible are woven into Western culture and society, and our Unitarian Universalist tradition goes back to the Bible and its early interpretation.
• Book Discussion for Elders: This monthly gathering would focus on the joint reading of a book on Spirituality and Elders. 
• Beyond Inquirers: The goal of Beyond Inquirers is to help members better understand our faith, the rights and responsibilities of membership, and how we do church. (for new members following Path to Belonging) 5 classes/1 hour
• Spiritual Practice: This 12-session course is designed to help participants develop their spiritual lives through daily practice, weekly worship, and service. 12 sessions at 1 hour or 6 sessions at 2 hours.
• UU Elevator Speech guides participants through developing an elevator speech about their Unitarian Universalist faith.
• UU History 101 is six-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. This series approaches history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on one or two people from our history.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

But We Have a Request.

As you are aware, CCUU does not have a teaching staff. So, in order to meet your needs and to provide the classes and experiences you want and need, we need you to step forward and volunteer to be facilitators for these classes.

The curricula we are using from Faith Forward and UUA Tapestry are detailed and include facilitator guidelines, videos, handouts, evaluations, power point presentations, lecture, and a great deal of small group discussions which are so very important with respect to creating relationships and community.

Below is a list of the classes we are thinking about for this fall. Please help us to make them possible by volunteering to be a facilitator. Ideally, it would be helpful to have co-facilitators for each class.

• Creativity Matters is an in-person Soul Connections option based on the arts—see more info below
• Biblical History for UUs: this is an eleven-session exploration of the Bible and how we as Unitarian Universalists approach the text. The stories of the Bible are woven into Western culture and society, and our Unitarian Universalist tradition goes back to the Bible and its early interpretation.
• Book Discussion for Elders: This monthly gathering would focus on the joint reading of a book on Spirituality and Elders. 
• Beyond Inquirers: The goal of Beyond Inquirers is to help members better understand our faith, the rights and responsibilities of membership, and how we do church. (for new members following Path to Belonging) 5 classes/1 hour
• Spiritual Practice: This 12-session course is designed to help participants develop their spiritual lives through daily practice, weekly worship, and service. 12 sessions at 1 hour or 6 sessions at 2 hours.
• UU Elevator Speech guides participants through developing an elevator speech about their Unitarian Universalist faith.
• UU History 101 is six-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. This series approaches history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on one or two people from our history.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

But We Have a Request.

As you are aware, CCUU does not have a teaching staff. So, in order to meet your needs and to provide the classes and experiences you want and need, we need you to step forward and volunteer to be facilitators for these classes.

The curricula we are using from Faith Forward and UUA Tapestry are detailed and include facilitator guidelines, videos, handouts, evaluations, power point presentations, lecture, and a great deal of small group discussions which are so very important with respect to creating relationships and community.

Below is a list of the classes we are thinking about for this fall. Please help us to make them possible by volunteering to be a facilitator. Ideally, it would be helpful to have co-facilitators for each class.

• Creativity Matters is an in-person Soul Connections option based on the arts—see more info below
• Biblical History for UUs: this is an eleven-session exploration of the Bible and how we as Unitarian Universalists approach the text. The stories of the Bible are woven into Western culture and society, and our Unitarian Universalist tradition goes back to the Bible and its early interpretation.
• Book Discussion for Elders: This monthly gathering would focus on the joint reading of a book on Spirituality and Elders. 
• Beyond Inquirers: The goal of Beyond Inquirers is to help members better understand our faith, the rights and responsibilities of membership, and how we do church. (for new members following Path to Belonging) 5 classes/1 hour
• Spiritual Practice: This 12-session course is designed to help participants develop their spiritual lives through daily practice, weekly worship, and service. 12 sessions at 1 hour or 6 sessions at 2 hours.
• UU Elevator Speech guides participants through developing an elevator speech about their Unitarian Universalist faith.
• UU History 101 is six-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. This series approaches history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on one or two people from our history.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

A BIG thank you to those who responded to the Adult Faith Development (AFD) survey! Your feedback was incredible and your personal comments very helpful.  These results will help in creating a meaningful program at Countryside for our adult and high school congregants.

We have subscribed to Faith Forward, which provides curriculum for many of the topics you find important. We also have access to the UUA Tapestry of Faith Curricula and of course, to the ideas from our own congregants who are interested in providing resources. 

There was a great deal of curiosity with respect to Spiritual Growth/Practices; Theologies; Biblical History for UU; Elder Spirituality was also of high interest. There was also significant interest in anti-racism/oppression issues and Spiritual Ecology and Pastoral Skills. UU History and Elevator Speech were also of great interest. Evening Zoom and after worship classes were popular.

As a result, we are beginning to create a class schedule for next church year.

But We Have a Request.

As you are aware, CCUU does not have a teaching staff. So, in order to meet your needs and to provide the classes and experiences you want and need, we need you to step forward and volunteer to be facilitators for these classes.

The curricula we are using from Faith Forward and UUA Tapestry are detailed and include facilitator guidelines, videos, handouts, evaluations, power point presentations, lecture, and a great deal of small group discussions which are so very important with respect to creating relationships and community.

Below is a list of the classes we are thinking about for this fall. Please help us to make them possible by volunteering to be a facilitator. Ideally, it would be helpful to have co-facilitators for each class.

• Creativity Matters is an in-person Soul Connections option based on the arts—see more info below
• Biblical History for UUs: this is an eleven-session exploration of the Bible and how we as Unitarian Universalists approach the text. The stories of the Bible are woven into Western culture and society, and our Unitarian Universalist tradition goes back to the Bible and its early interpretation.
• Book Discussion for Elders: This monthly gathering would focus on the joint reading of a book on Spirituality and Elders. 
• Beyond Inquirers: The goal of Beyond Inquirers is to help members better understand our faith, the rights and responsibilities of membership, and how we do church. (for new members following Path to Belonging) 5 classes/1 hour
• Spiritual Practice: This 12-session course is designed to help participants develop their spiritual lives through daily practice, weekly worship, and service. 12 sessions at 1 hour or 6 sessions at 2 hours.
• UU Elevator Speech guides participants through developing an elevator speech about their Unitarian Universalist faith.
• UU History 101 is six-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. This series approaches history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on one or two people from our history.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

A BIG thank you to those who responded to the Adult Faith Development (AFD) survey! Your feedback was incredible and your personal comments very helpful.  These results will help in creating a meaningful program at Countryside for our adult and high school congregants.

We have subscribed to Faith Forward, which provides curriculum for many of the topics you find important. We also have access to the UUA Tapestry of Faith Curricula and of course, to the ideas from our own congregants who are interested in providing resources. 

There was a great deal of curiosity with respect to Spiritual Growth/Practices; Theologies; Biblical History for UU; Elder Spirituality was also of high interest. There was also significant interest in anti-racism/oppression issues and Spiritual Ecology and Pastoral Skills. UU History and Elevator Speech were also of great interest. Evening Zoom and after worship classes were popular.

As a result, we are beginning to create a class schedule for next church year.

But We Have a Request.

As you are aware, CCUU does not have a teaching staff. So, in order to meet your needs and to provide the classes and experiences you want and need, we need you to step forward and volunteer to be facilitators for these classes.

The curricula we are using from Faith Forward and UUA Tapestry are detailed and include facilitator guidelines, videos, handouts, evaluations, power point presentations, lecture, and a great deal of small group discussions which are so very important with respect to creating relationships and community.

Below is a list of the classes we are thinking about for this fall. Please help us to make them possible by volunteering to be a facilitator. Ideally, it would be helpful to have co-facilitators for each class.

• Creativity Matters is an in-person Soul Connections option based on the arts—see more info below
• Biblical History for UUs: this is an eleven-session exploration of the Bible and how we as Unitarian Universalists approach the text. The stories of the Bible are woven into Western culture and society, and our Unitarian Universalist tradition goes back to the Bible and its early interpretation.
• Book Discussion for Elders: This monthly gathering would focus on the joint reading of a book on Spirituality and Elders. 
• Beyond Inquirers: The goal of Beyond Inquirers is to help members better understand our faith, the rights and responsibilities of membership, and how we do church. (for new members following Path to Belonging) 5 classes/1 hour
• Spiritual Practice: This 12-session course is designed to help participants develop their spiritual lives through daily practice, weekly worship, and service. 12 sessions at 1 hour or 6 sessions at 2 hours.
• UU Elevator Speech guides participants through developing an elevator speech about their Unitarian Universalist faith.
• UU History 101 is six-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. This series approaches history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on one or two people from our history.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.

A BIG thank you to those who responded to the Adult Faith Development (AFD) survey! Your feedback was incredible and your personal comments very helpful.  These results will help in creating a meaningful program at Countryside for our adult and high school congregants.

We have subscribed to Faith Forward, which provides curriculum for many of the topics you find important. We also have access to the UUA Tapestry of Faith Curricula and of course, to the ideas from our own congregants who are interested in providing resources. 

There was a great deal of curiosity with respect to Spiritual Growth/Practices; Theologies; Biblical History for UU; Elder Spirituality was also of high interest. There was also significant interest in anti-racism/oppression issues and Spiritual Ecology and Pastoral Skills. UU History and Elevator Speech were also of great interest. Evening Zoom and after worship classes were popular.

As a result, we are beginning to create a class schedule for next church year.

But We Have a Request.

As you are aware, CCUU does not have a teaching staff. So, in order to meet your needs and to provide the classes and experiences you want and need, we need you to step forward and volunteer to be facilitators for these classes.

The curricula we are using from Faith Forward and UUA Tapestry are detailed and include facilitator guidelines, videos, handouts, evaluations, power point presentations, lecture, and a great deal of small group discussions which are so very important with respect to creating relationships and community.

Below is a list of the classes we are thinking about for this fall. Please help us to make them possible by volunteering to be a facilitator. Ideally, it would be helpful to have co-facilitators for each class.

• Creativity Matters is an in-person Soul Connections option based on the arts—see more info below
• Biblical History for UUs: this is an eleven-session exploration of the Bible and how we as Unitarian Universalists approach the text. The stories of the Bible are woven into Western culture and society, and our Unitarian Universalist tradition goes back to the Bible and its early interpretation.
• Book Discussion for Elders: This monthly gathering would focus on the joint reading of a book on Spirituality and Elders. 
• Beyond Inquirers: The goal of Beyond Inquirers is to help members better understand our faith, the rights and responsibilities of membership, and how we do church. (for new members following Path to Belonging) 5 classes/1 hour
• Spiritual Practice: This 12-session course is designed to help participants develop their spiritual lives through daily practice, weekly worship, and service. 12 sessions at 1 hour or 6 sessions at 2 hours.
• UU Elevator Speech guides participants through developing an elevator speech about their Unitarian Universalist faith.
• UU History 101 is six-session introduction to concepts and people from our history. This series approaches history from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on one or two people from our history.

Of course, there will be other faith development offerings. Anti-Racism/Oppression is a high priority and many of you rated these areas as important to you. As these options are created and/or identified we will let you know more about them. Other topics will be scheduled in the Spring.

The role of the Volunteer Adult Faith Development Coordinator is to provide support to facilitators. Review of curriculum, format for classes, and facilitator training will be part of the support.
Please contact Susan Auld at AFD@ccuu.org by AUGUST 15, 2023 with your questions, and better yet your agreement to facilitate.