Fall 2026 Faith Development Offerings
UU History 101
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm on Zoom; Aug 25-Sept 29
Learn about UU history and ideas from the starting point of compelling stories and personalities. Each session will focus on two or three people in our history who shaped Unitarian and Universalist values and beliefs. Short videos tell the stories, and discussion and journaling will help us make connections to our own lives as we explore questions about conscience, love, experience, courage, identity, and calling. Facilitators: Pat Wydell and Jeannie Scown
Coming of Age for Adults
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm in person; Oct 6-Nov 3
When we hear “coming of age,” we typically think of young people. And yet, we “come of age” again and again at various points in our adult lives as we go through changes in our lives and relationships. COA for Adults is a five-session series designed for adults of all ages to explore their spiritual journey and religious identity. Participants reflect on how they got to now, engage with texts and videos as they relate to their spiritual lives, and craft a statement of faith about who they are as a person of faith.
Maximum 12 participants
Facilitators: Christine Organ and duRee Bryant
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Dates and times TBD, but tentatively starting in late October or early November
This 6-session course is geared toward people from generally LGTBQIA+ welcoming congregations who want to deepen their understanding of gender and transgender identities with the goal of expanding and embracing radical welcoming of everyone. Alex Kapitan (one of the instructors of this course) says: “At its very core, the Welcoming Congregation Program asks congregations to challenge their own sense of where the boundaries of belonging are—to draw the circle wider.” Each session includes an online lecture by instructors from Transforming Hearts, followed by discussion. At the end of this course, we will have a number of practices and tools to help create a more welcoming space for trans, non-binary, lesbian, gay, bi, and queer people, aimed at making this community into a sacred space where everyone feels welcome.
Facilitators: Lisa Christensen, Laura Doto, Jeff Oremland
Ongoing Groups
Registration is not required for these ongoing groups; if interested, please attend. Specific information about the groups listed below can be found in our monthly newsletter, weekly e-updates, and Sunday Times insert to the order of worship.
Atheism, Humanism, Agnosticism (AHA) Discussion Group
2nd Tuesdays, 7 pm
We discuss issues related to Atheism, Agnosticism, and Humanism, with related videos and reading materials. Examples of past meeting topics include: the Reason Rally and annual Atheist gathering in Washington D.C., and videos featuring the ideas of Hitchens, Dawkins, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett.
Facilitator/Coordinator: Andrew Cranberg
Book Circle
Sunday evenings every 6-8 weeks
We discuss books that explore nature and the environment, science, psychology, philosophy, sociology, culture, religion and politics within a spiritual and ethical context. Discussions are informal and open, and centered on issues that impact our lives and society. Books are chosen through consensus and new suggestions are always welcome. Facilitator/Coordinator: Alan Greenland
Fiction Lovers’ Daytime Book Group
1st Wednesdays at 1 pm
All are welcome to join us in the Stokes Room to discuss fiction books of the group’s choosing. Facilitator/Coordinator: Cathy Lieblang
Last Mondays Book Group
Last Mondays, 7:00 pm
This group discusses primarily fiction. Books are chosen by the group from suggestions made by participants, and participants take turns facilitating the monthly discussions. Facilitator/Coordinator: Barb Braje
Buddhist Study Group
2nd Sundays, 11:30 am
We read selected Buddhist texts, discuss them, and try to apply the principles and techniques to our everyday lives. Topics include mindfulness, meditation, and deepening our spiritual understanding. We practice mindful breathing, walking meditation, stress management, and cultivate the capacities to be kind and compassionate and to bring joy into our lives.
Facilitator/Coordinator: Melanie Terbovic
Haiku Garden Workshop
2nd Thursdays, 10 am
Want to write haiku for the garden? All are welcome to join us the 2nd Thursday of the month to learn & work on modern Haiku for the church’s seasonal Haiku garden.
We meet on zoom; go to www.zoom.us and use meeting id 947 7524 4603 and passcode 262695.
Journaling Circle: Writing Together for Self-Discovery
1st Thursdays, 10 am, online
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 a notebook/journal and a pen ready, as well as your desire for personal exploration and growth.
Facilitator/Coordinator: Juli Cicarelli
Living Well
3rd Wednesdays at 10 am
Living Well is a discussion group that draws inspiration from the Blue Zones program. We meet monthly and explore living in ways that support engagement with others, exercise, a spiritual life, healthy eating, finding a purpose, and taking time to relax. Newcomers welcome.
Open Forum Discussion
Sundays, 9 am, online & in classroom 6
Weekly, moderated discussions focus on topics of interest to our participants, including current events and social issues. We agree to discuss such issues in a spirit of authentic self-expression, while honoring the CCUU covenant and welcoming the diversity of views that may be expressed.
Facilitator/Coordinator: Vid Axel
Tai Chi
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Tai Chi will continue to meet through the summer, but we will not meet on the 1st Saturday of the month (Aug 1, Sept 5).
Tai Chi is an ancient practice that enhances health, concentration, and wellbeing. This class focuses on short movement sequences that increase flexibility, strength, and balance. The class is open to beginners and to those with prior experience.
Instructor: Melanie Terbovic, a certified Tai Chi teacher