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First Unitarian Church
(Unitarian Universalist)
Toledo, Ohio


Adult Lifespan Faith Development 

Adult Evening Classes  

Building Your Own Theology              

 Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov 6

7:30 – 9:30 pm. Pre-registration required.  $5 fee.
Led by Bob Rudolph, Commissioned Lay Leader.  At Rudolph’s home, 2802 Sagamore Rd. For UU adults of all ages and stages, this is a good follow-up to “Pilgrims to Poets.” Participants should commit to attending all of the sessions.  Work on theological/philosophical/ethical  positions on a variety of important issues and develop a personal credo. 

October 2—Session I:  A Liberal Religious Theological Model
October 9—Session II   Spiritual Autobiographies
October 16—Session III  God and Humanity
October 23—Session IV  Suffering and Death
October 30—Session V  The Ethical Imperatives of Our Theology
Women’s Writing as Spiritual Practice             
Sept. 25, Oct. 23,
Nov. 27, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 25, & Apr. 22
Led by Rev. Lynn Kerr, 7:00 – 8:30 pm           

Kerr Home, 11070 Alscot Ln.  Our life experiences give us all the material we need to reflect meaningfully about our world and ourselves.  Writing exercises in the course are designed to find the voice inside of you.

 

Adult Sunday Classes: 
Sundays at church, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30

 

Sufism             
Led by Judy Trautman.                                                
What is Sufism / Hazrat Inayat: Khan - the Indian
musician who brought Sufism to the West.

Universal Worship Service: Honors all traditions of the faith.
"Sufi Sam": Samuel Lewis, an early student & founder of the Ruhaniat order.
Dances of Universal Peace: created by Samuel Lewis

Adult Our Whole Lives Sexuality                  
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct. 7, 14, 21& 28   
Led by Gail Conrad & Mike Hill.  
Invites adults to strengthen connections between their sexuality & spirituality

Pilgrims to Poets                                           
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov. 4 & 11
Led by ministers & Membership Cmte.                    
An orientation to Unitarian Universalism, plus the meaning & expectations of membership.

Understanding your Finances                            
Oct. 7, 14 & 21
Led By Jamie Maxwell.
Maxwell, a financial planner & board treasurer, helps you get a handle on estate planning.

Global Warming                                
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 & 18
Led by John Bohland.
An examination of the global & local problems of global warming, how it relates to social justice & some solutions.

Grief, Loss, & the Holidays                         
Nov. 18 or Dec. 16
Led by Rev. Lynn Kerr.
The holidays can be difficult for people who have lost loved ones.  Join a circle of others who understand & share ways to cope. 

Quaker Meetings                                         
Nov. 25, Dec. 23, 30  & Mar. 23
Led by Carol Kimbrough.                    

Holiday Hymn Sing                                                         
Dec. 9
Led by Bonnie Rowe.
Traditional holiday songs.  
 

Earth Religions       
Dec. 9 & 16
Led by Jennifer Simkins Bullock & Amie Tara.
Alternatives ways of celebrating this time of year & throughout our lives.  

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Here & Now                      
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Led by Karen Christie, Lynn Lyle, & Karen Porter.
Come listen as these three UU members share their experiences from their summer retreat with

Thich Nhat Hanh.
Deconstructing Claims of Biblical Authority            
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Led by Jerry Kerr.
When people defend their point of view by saying,”it’s in the Bible!” are you at a loss for words?                     
How to refute claims of Biblical authority in ways that won’t make true believers close their minds and
hearts to our beliefs.  Bring a Bible.
 

Spiritual Practices Series                                     
Singing  with Ylisse Yepez & Tahree Lane.               
Feb. 3

Living on a Limited Income: Sue Dennis.                   

Feb. 10

Random Acts of Kindness: Carol Kimbrough.                  
Feb. 17
Gardening: Budd Gauger.                                         

Feb. 24
Before Bach, Early Music in Western Civilization        

Feb. 3,  10, 17 & 24                               
Led by  Arun Nadarajah.                                            
Gregorian Chants & beginnings of polyphony

Medieval Period: Ars antiqua & Ars nova
Renaissance, Reformation & Counter Reformation
Baroque & the coming modern period

Poetry as Prayer                                              
Mar. 2, 9, 16 & 30
Led by Cheryl Lachowski
Four sessions, including an exploration of what prayer is, poems written as prayers, how the writing of poems can be considered praying, & how a poetry reading or performance can be common prayer.

Christian Fundamentalism & American Politics      
Mar. 2, 9, 16 & 30
Led by Phil Teitlebaum.                                                    
Do the Bible and government have anything in common?  Should they?

Pilgrims to Poets    
Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 & 11
Led by ministers & Membership Cmte.                 

UU Hymn Sing                                                                      
Apr. 6
Led by Bonnie Rowe.
Historical Tales of Toledo                                                   

Apr.13
Led by Clint Mauk.
Join this local author & storyteller.

Group Play Reading                                               
May 4, 11, & 18
Led by Louise Bankey.
Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder.

Special Lectures 

Bishop John Shelby Spong                                   

Dec. 1 & 2

Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Strong presents lectures on Saturday and conducts RE on Sunday for adults and youth. Saturday’s program fee is $60, with lunch included.  His lecture titles are:

Sat. Morning: “Ultimate Dimension of a Fulfilled Humanity”

Sat. Afternoon: “The Ultimate Barrier to Meaning.


First Unitarian Church
2210 Collingwood Blvd
Toledo , Ohio  43620
419.241.7189

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7 pm - Mondays

Choir Rehearsals
7 pm - Thursdays

The Gathering Rehearsals
7:00 pm - Tuesdays

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         6:30 pm - 1st Wednesday

Executive Board Meetings
         6 pm - 2nd Wednesday

Board of Trustees Meetings
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December 1 & 2, 2007

Spong Audios



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