Help us welcome incoming Sixth Graders into our Youth Ministry program. UUMC Youth will head to Krause Springs with Natasha Ulack, director of Children's Ministries, and Heather Lee, our new Youth Ministry director. Meet up at church with a sack lunch, towel, sunscreen, reusable water bottle and clothes over your bathing suits. Cost is $7 for 12 years or older, $5 for 11 years or younger. RSVP to Natasha Ulack at
[email protected].
Registration Opens Friday for Tuesday Night Lights Classes
Join us this fall for a new round of Tuesday Night Lights adult education classes at UUMC:
Judaism 101
Sept. 16 to Oct. 7 | 4 class meetings
Judaism is one of the oldest religions still existing today and it is the first of the world's three Abrahamic traditions, which also includes Christianity and Islam. Learn about the core beliefs, holiday observances, worship practices, notable figures and history of this rich and vibrant faith.
Facilitated by Rabbi Kerry Baker.Reading the Bible Again for the First Time
Sept. 16 to Oct. 14 | 5 class meetings
One of the vital challenges facing thoughtful people today is how to read the Bible faithfully without abandoning our sense of truth and history. Join us for a study of "Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally" by acclaimed author Marcus Borg as we look for a solution to the problem of how to have a fully authentic yet contemporary understanding of the scriptures. Facilitated by Rev. John Elford.
Painting the Stars
Sept. 16 to Nov. 11 | 9 class meetings
View and discuss the popular DVD series "Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith." These videos celebrate the communion of science and faith, and explore the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality from the perspective of leading theologians and progressive thinkers. Facilitated by Rev. Richard Strait.
Godly Play for Adults
Oct. 14 to Nov. 11 | 5 class meetings
Godly Play is an approach to faith formation that combines story-telling with spiritual practices that help us explore the mystery of God's presence in our lives. It engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into -- and pursuing us in the midst of -- scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God's call in our lives. Facilitated by Natasha Ulack, UUMC's Director of Children's Ministry.
How Is It with Your Soul?
Oct. 14 to Nov. 11 | 5 class meetings
Bring into balance the inner and outer dimensions of the Christian life. Organized around four verbs -- pray, learn, mentor, transform -- this class will challenge you to become a more vibrant disciple of Christ as we study together "How Is It with Your Soul?" by authors Priscilla Pope-Levison and Jack Levison. Facilitated by UUMC member Ann McGinley.
Stop Beating Yourself Up: The Journey of Self-Compassion
Oct. 21 to Nov. 11 | 4 class meetings
Many people believe they need to be self-critical to motivate themselves -- but in fact, they just end up feeling anxious, incompetent and depressed. Join in our group study of Dr. Kristin Neff's book, "Self-Compassion: A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself," as we explore how self-compassion helps us see ourselves more clearly and opens a path away from constant, debilitating self-judgment. Facilitated by Rev. John Elford and UUMC member Diane Ireson.