Upcoming Events

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Our Open Forum Covenant: In the Open Forum Discussion, we agree to discuss the issues of the day honestly and respectfully, welcoming the diversity of views that may be expressed on any given topic.

Some elaboration on our covenant: The “issues of the day” are the issues we choose to discuss, which often have some connection to current events, including political, local, national, and world events, or otherwise newsworthy events, but which also sometimes include more personal or philosophical topics. In our discussions, we welcome disagreement about topics, but we do not welcome criticism of other participants’ motives, character, knowledge, or wisdom.

Join the Young Adults group in Atherton Hall for game night on the first Sunday evening of the month. Bring a game to share with others, or play one of ours.

All are welcome to join us in the Stokes Room the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. View the weekly e-news for announcement of the titles we will discuss.

Journaling Circle meets on the 1st Thursday of the month. Each gathering opens with a short meditation. We then free write and write from prompts related to our monthly themes. Through sharing our writings, we also share life’s journey and deepen relationships within our community. Have your notebook/journal and a pen ready & join us online for personal exploration and growth. We are currently meeting online; check the e-update or monthly Focus newsletter for meeting info.

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Our Open Forum Covenant: In the Open Forum Discussion, we agree to discuss the issues of the day honestly and respectfully, welcoming the diversity of views that may be expressed on any given topic.

Some elaboration on our covenant: The “issues of the day” are the issues we choose to discuss, which often have some connection to current events, including political, local, national, and world events, or otherwise newsworthy events, but which also sometimes include more personal or philosophical topics. In our discussions, we welcome disagreement about topics, but we do not welcome criticism of other participants’ motives, character, knowledge, or wisdom.

All are welcome to join us as we discuss selected Buddhist texts and try to apply the principles and techniques to our everyday lives. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

The Green Sanctuary Committee promotes awareness, appreciation, and action in support of the environment on which we all depend. We promote worship that deepens our connection to the natural world, educational programs for all ages, service projects, and non-partisan political actions that address the climate crisis.

The Green Sanctuary group meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month following the worship service. Please join us!

Tending the Spark – Where the Body Remembers, the Spirit Sings. This intentional gathering remembers the ancient ways of ancestors who circled and sang under the night sky. Come as you are, ready to rest, remember, and be renewed. This is an alternative service featuring movement, chant & conversation with a dinner after. All are welcome to attend. If you have non-church friends/family who might be interested, please pass along this invitation. This service will be held on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

We meet to discuss issues related to Atheism, Agnosticism, and Humanism, with related videos and reading materials. See the weekly e-updates and monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Reading Roundtable meets twice a month to discuss a 5- to 10-page essay, short story, or poem from an anthology. We are currently reading Vital Ideas: Crime, from the Great Books Foundation. All are welcome! We meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. See the weekly e-updates and monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Our Open Forum Covenant: In the Open Forum Discussion, we agree to discuss the issues of the day honestly and respectfully, welcoming the diversity of views that may be expressed on any given topic.

Some elaboration on our covenant: The “issues of the day” are the issues we choose to discuss, which often have some connection to current events, including political, local, national, and world events, or otherwise newsworthy events, but which also sometimes include more personal or philosophical topics. In our discussions, we welcome disagreement about topics, but we do not welcome criticism of other participants’ motives, character, knowledge, or wisdom.

Young adults (18-35) are invited to join us in classroom 6 for this planning session, held the 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months. We discuss various matters and plan things to do.

Living Well meets monthly to explore the concept of a blue zone through discussion of broader questions concerning our physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual lives. What does it mean to live well? How do we live well? Explore these and other questions of health and wellbeing.

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Our Open Forum Covenant: In the Open Forum Discussion, we agree to discuss the issues of the day honestly and respectfully, welcoming the diversity of views that may be expressed on any given topic.

Some elaboration on our covenant: The “issues of the day” are the issues we choose to discuss, which often have some connection to current events, including political, local, national, and world events, or otherwise newsworthy events, but which also sometimes include more personal or philosophical topics. In our discussions, we welcome disagreement about topics, but we do not welcome criticism of other participants’ motives, character, knowledge, or wisdom.

Reading Roundtable meets twice a month to discuss a 5- to 10-page essay, short story, or poem from an anthology. All are welcome! We meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. See the weekly e-updates and monthly Focus newsletter for details.

The mission of the Transitions group is to provide a forum for mature adults to explore life transitions with a supportive community during daytime hours. We meet the 4th Thursday of the month at 10 am (3rd Thursday in Nov & Dec to avoid meeting on holidays.) Program topics are chosen based on participant surveys and are often presented by group members or invited guests. All are welcome to join us; feel free to invite a friend! Check the Focus & weekly e-updates for meeting info.

The Feminine Divine Women’s Group provides a welcoming sacred space for women to form a bond with each other and with the feminine divine. We strive to be inclusive, compassionate, and understanding of women and their challenges, joys, and spiritual history. At our September meeting, we typically select a book with a feminine divine or feminine historical theme to study & discuss over the course of the year. We meet the last Saturday of the month at 10 am.

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

Our Open Forum Covenant: In the Open Forum Discussion, we agree to discuss the issues of the day honestly and respectfully, welcoming the diversity of views that may be expressed on any given topic.

Some elaboration on our covenant: The “issues of the day” are the issues we choose to discuss, which often have some connection to current events, including political, local, national, and world events, or otherwise newsworthy events, but which also sometimes include more personal or philosophical topics. In our discussions, we welcome disagreement about topics, but we do not welcome criticism of other participants’ motives, character, knowledge, or wisdom.

Join us the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. We primarily discuss works of fiction. See the weekly e-updates or monthly Focus newsletter for details.

All are welcome to join us in the Stokes Room the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. View the weekly e-news for announcement of the titles we will discuss.