October’s Monthly Theme: The Gift of Heritage
Sunday, October 15, at 10:00 am: “Flourishing through Chronic Too-Muchness,” led by R. Kelly Crace, Ph.D., Guest Worship Leader
Our relentless world of demands, uncertainty, pace, and noise can be overwhelming. In 2019, our normal was over-worked and stressed; in 2020, it drifted into overwhelmed and strained, and has not completely left us. How do we allow for the honesty of being affected by life and still function and perform at a level we hope or expect of ourselves? This discussion explores evidence-based strategies to flourish while managing absurdity and challenge.
Kelly is the Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness and the Director for the Center for Mindfulness and Authentic Excellence (CMAX) at William & Mary. He is a licensed psychologist and the co-author of Authentic Excellence: Flourishing & Resilience in a Relentless World, Authentic Excellence for Organizations, and the Life Values Inventory. He has published and presented in the areas of values, flourishing, resilience, life role development & transition, and organizational development. He is president of Applied Psychology Resources and has conducted over three thousand seminars for organizations. He has served as director of two college mental health centers at Duke University and William & Mary. He received his academic and clinical training from Vanderbilt University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke University. Kelly was the recipient of the President’s Award for Service to the Community and the Chambers-Reid Award for Professional Excellence at William & Mary.
Sunday, October 22, at 10:00 am: “Asking for Help,” led by Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
Why is help so often seen as a four-letter word? It’s seen as something that is great to give but is some kind of judgment of inadequacy when we ask for it or need it ourselves. And how many of us have difficulty asking? Let’s talk more about this today.
Sunday, October 29, at 10:00 am: “Halloween and Play,” led by Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
When was the last time you dressed up in a costume? When was the last time you got to have joyful time being playful? Play and joy (and yes sometimes costumes too) are a crucial part of being a healthy human and being a healthy community. To get started: EVERYONE is invited to come to WUU today in COSTUME!!