If you were asked to describe your spiritual practice and the ways it connects to Unitarian Universalist theology, could you do it? To address spiritual needs in our congregation, the Faith Development (FD) Committee (Sally Fisk, Jessica O’Brien, Bev Peterson, and Gene Roche) was formed to offer you opportunities to explore your spiritual life and learn about UU theology. To that end, WUU will offer three programs beginning in the first quarter of 2023 with more offerings to be announced later. Come join fellow WUUs in January as we head out on the path of “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning,” the 4th Unitarian Universalist Principle. Here are the early 2023 programs:
Tuesday, January 17th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Zoom)
Prompts Writing Class: “Writing to Discover Your Personal Theology” – (Sally Fisk and the FD Committee) This small group workshop using writing prompts will spark self-discovery and help you begin to explore your personal theology. Spontaneous writing can surprise and bring insight which, in turn, can help us develop a faith practice and deepen our spiritual lives. There will be time for writings to be shared in the group, followed by discussion. Online registration will end Sunday, January 15th. We will provide the Zoom link.
Tuesday, January 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (In Person & Online)
2000 Years of UU History: A Whirlwind Tour – (Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig) Rev. Laura invites you to a fun, participatory class on UU history. Where did Unitarian Universalism come from? How have we changed over the years, and what’s stayed the same? We’ll take a whirlwind tour through our history from its earliest origins to today, with time for your questions and a few tangents depending on the interests of the group. Attend in person or find the Zoom link on the wuu.org calendar. Register online by January 22nd, indicating whether you will attend in person or on Zoom.
Sunday Service, February 19th from 10:00 to 11:00 am (In Person & Online)
Worship Service: An Introduction to Humanism – (Gene Roche) Humanism is an important part of UU’s history. UU ministers and theologians were the primary designers of what we now know as contemporary humanism–17 of the 34 signers of the original humanist manifesto were UU. National comprehensive surveys in 1998, 2000 and 2005 found that about half of UU’s self-identified as humanists.
Tuesdays, February 21st, February 28th & March 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm (In Person & Online)
Introduction to Humanism – (Gene Roche) This will be a 3-part series, beginning with an introduction in the first session. Based on reason and science, humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good. The program offers an overview of contemporary humanism from the publication of the Humanist Manifesto in 1933 to the present day. (The following two sessions are available to individuals in the congregation who are interested in activities to explore humanism as part of their ongoing faith development.) Register online by February 19th. Please indicate if you will attend in person or virtually. The Zoom link will be on the wuu.org calendar.