Current Faith Formation Offerings for Adults
Trans Inclusion in Congregations
Thursdays, September 7 - October 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm
We will participate in this workshop series by Zr. Alex Kapitan and Rev. Mykal Slack of the Transforming Hearts Collective. We will start to practice welcome as a spiritual practice by learning about gender in our faith community, trans-exclusion, the trans experience and spirituality, moving beyond the binary, and creating culture shift. Let’s live into our UU values!
Offered in-person and on Zoom.
On Repentance and Repair - UUA Common Read Book Group
September 25, October 30, and November 27 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
In this Zoom-only book group we will meet over 3 sessions to discuss the UUA Common Read for 2024. Rabbi Ruttenberg examines ancient practices of Jewish philosopher Maimonides and applies it to systemic wrongs and issues like police brutality, harms against indigenous communities, the #MeToo movement along with those of interpersonal relationships. By examining current Western culture and how we fail to deliver justice we can learn how to make amends and repair relationships.
Money: Budgeting, Living our Values, and Releasing Shame
October 3 - November 21, Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Do you want to learn how to manage money better? Are money issues disrupting your family relationships? Would you like a judgement-free zone to talk openly about your financial challenges and goals? In this series we will unpack some of the baggage we carry around money matters, and learn tools to develop a healthy relationship with what we have.
Send questions to Ryan Doppelmayr at faithformation@uueugene.org
Small Group Connection Circles (SGCC)
Days/Times Vary
This robust program is known for providing opportunities for members and friends to “go deeper” with a small group of people, exploring themes and topics that a relevant to our lives. Your group is selected based on availability and is facilitated by a trained lead, who helps to hold the container into which people are invited to speak. Registration occurs annually in the fall, with groups meeting from winter through spring. For more information, visit the Small Group Connection Circles page.
Contact Dick Loescher at info-sgcc@uueugene.org.