By Kathy Smith Faith formation is learning who you are, figuring out how you want to live, and filling the toolbox you will need along the way. That toolbox should hold practices that keep you grounded, a community that supports and encourages you, connections that sustain and challenge you, and the resources that you need … Continue reading What is Faith Formation?
October 6-December 15 Every other Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm This online study group uses videos, book excerpts, and social media posts to gain insight into understand systemic oppression and how we can respond. Learning about others and recognizing our own biases is a life-long commitment. The goal of this study group is to stimulate awareness of … Continue reading Anti-Oppression Study Group
Family dinners are planned every Friday in September from 6-8 p.m at the church. Each week will focus on a different age group to build connections, but siblings of different ages are welcome to attend with their family. Dinner provided. RSVP to education@unitarianchurchbr.com. Sept 9: High SchoolSept 16: Middle SchoolSept 23: Elementary SchoolSept 30: Babies through … Continue reading Family Dinners
This group is a place for UU’s who are living an earth-centered life to gather and share their experiences. We’re having our first getting-to-know-each-other meeting on Sunday, September 18 after the second service. Join us around the fire pit (outside Room 1) for food and fellowship. Questions? Email Kathy Smith at education@unitarianchurchbr.com.
Deepen your understanding of the sources of our Unitarian Universalist faith! We have been invited to join Community Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans in this online program from the “UU Wellspring” curriculum, taught by their minister, Rev. Stacey Mitchell. For more information on this curriculum, click here. Commitment to the full-year class (late September to … Continue reading UU Wellspring Online Class
Our new minister of congregational life, Rev. Chris Long, recently led a church service exploring what congregational life ministry actually is. Below are some excerpts from his sermon of August 21, 2022. In accepting this position, I have agreed to support our work in three primary areas: Connection, Deepening, and Restoration. Connection: This includes creating … Continue reading What is Congregational Life Ministry?
Our Whole Lives starts in September! Our Whole Lives is the UUA’s acclaimed sexuality education program, with scientifically accurate information taught at age-appropriate levels. Fall 2022 OWL Schedule Our Whole Lives for 4th-5th grade: 1-2:30 pm on Sundays, 9/18 to 12/11. Parent information session 9/18 (childcare provided). Classes from 9/25 to 12/11. For children currently enrolled … Continue reading Our Whole Lives (OWL) Starting in September
