Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. Between the two, my life flows. ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj
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Starting on February 20th, I will be offering a class called “Building Your Own Theology” at UUCY.
The classes will be on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The dates are 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24 and 5/1 as a "snow date."
What exactly is theology? Well, it is not learning about God. No, it is learning about yourself. Because - theology helps you to answer the big questions of life: who am I, why am I here, how should I live my life, and where am I going?
No matter what your theological background may be, I’m sure you have thought about those questions! You might even have found some answers... But, as you may have noticed, those answers change as we go through life. In this class - my favorite UUA curriculum by the way - we will explore together the big questions in our lives.
BYOT culminates after eight sessions with the writing of a personal credo statement. “Credo “ is something you write after extensive exploration of your values and beliefs. Not a “creed” which is written by a group of people, often hundreds of years ago, based on their common belief, and mandatory for all the members of a denomination.
If you have questions about BYOT, or wish to sign up (there is a maximum of 18-20 participants), please send an email to our Congregational Administrator, Linda, at office@uucy.org
Hope to see you in class!
- Rev. Gabi
P.S. There will be homework!
The Shared Pulpit with Cindy Terlazzo
Starting February 26
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Are you interested in developing the skills to write a well-honed and engaging sermon within a safe, intimate small group setting? If so, the newly forming adult ed offering - The Shared Pulpit, may be for you. We will meet for 8 weeks throughout the late winter and spring on Monday evenings from 6 - 9. A commitment to attend all sessions (barring emergencies) is required. Classes will be held in the Carriage House on February 26, March 5, March 19, April 9, April 16, April 30, May 14 and May 21. At the conclusion of this class there may be a possibility to deliver your sermon at UUCY over the summer (however, this is not a requirement). Class size is limited to 8 participants. If you would like more information, please contact Cindy Terlazzo - cterlazzo@juno.com or 717-854-0403.
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UUCY SoulFire | Small Group Ministry Returns to UUCY!
SoulFire a new Adult Faith Development offering.
Promoting Spiritual Connection
Seeking spiritual fulfillment and connection? Searching for deeper moments of worship engagement? Consider joining a Soul Matters Sharing group starting this January. Soul Matters is a sharing group program created by UU ministers that provides small group members with resources and guidance for listening to each other and to their deepest selves in a search more intentional and authentic lives. The first sharing group will last for 6 sessions and be held after service from 11:30-1:00 starting on January 14th, and thereafter on the following 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Other sharing groups and days/times will be added as interest necessitates.
The first group will be facilitated by Donna Alcorn and Julie Amberg. If you are interested in learning more about Soul Matters and becoming a group member, please contact Donna (inspire1@comcast.net) or Julie (juliesamberg@gmail.com).
Seeking spiritual fulfillment and connection? Searching for deeper moments of worship engagement? Consider joining a Soul Matters Sharing group starting this January. Soul Matters is a sharing group program created by UU ministers that provides small group members with resources and guidance for listening to each other and to their deepest selves in a search more intentional and authentic lives. The first sharing group will last for 6 sessions and be held after service from 11:30-1:00 starting on January 14th, and thereafter on the following 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Other sharing groups and days/times will be added as interest necessitates.
The first group will be facilitated by Donna Alcorn and Julie Amberg. If you are interested in learning more about Soul Matters and becoming a group member, please contact Donna (inspire1@comcast.net) or Julie (juliesamberg@gmail.com).
Schedule of Offerings | At-A-GlanceUUCY Adult Faith Development Self Study
Try some of the resources found on our Self Study page. NEW! UUA Study Guide on Escalating Inequality
2014-2018 Congregational Study/Action Issue |
Adult Faith & Spirituality DevelopmentAs Unitarian Universalists, we often describe ourselves as seekers of truth. What we mean is that we assume there is always more to learn about ourselves and the world we live in, and so we keep our minds and hearts open to new perspectives, new facts, and new insights. Our liberal tradition has never accepted religious claims to know the only truth, or the whole truth. We do not think there is only one way to God, or one definition of God, or one true religion. We recognize that there are many perspectives, many beliefs, and many truths to be learned and understood. Therefore, religious education for us is a commitment to a life-long process of learning. ― Rev. Jill McAllister, People’s Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Messenger | The Work of Our Congregation
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Messenger | Mary Oliver
My work is loving the world. Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird-- equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums. Here the clam deep in the speckled sand. Are my boots old? Is my coat torn? Am I no longer young, and still half-perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, |
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished. The phoebe, the delphinium. The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture. Which is mostly rejoicing, since all the ingredients are here, which is gratitude, to be given a mind and a heart and these body-clothes, a mouth with which to give shouts of joy to the moth and the wren, to the sleepy dug-up clam, telling them all, over and over, how it is that we live forever. |
Adult Faith Development
Questions Contact Carolyn Freud dre@uucy.org 717-845-8212 ext 104
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