The Adult Religious Education offerings listed below are open to all members and guests. Please note where registration (reg) is required, you must enroll by calling the church office 561.2700 or by adding your name to the class list registration, typically available in the Narthex on Sundays.

Standing meeting times for on-going education affinity groups:

UU Humanists (UUH) Sundays 9:15am - 10:15 a.m.; Hobart Hall
An open discussion of a variety of interests through a humanist outlook

Wisdom Years 1st & 3rd Mondays; 10:30 a.m. - Noon; Hobart Hall
Our minister leads an exploration of personal, practical and spiritual issues confronting those in their retirement years.

The Federation Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - Noon; Hobart Hall
Service to community and each other, crafts, conversation and lunch.

Wholly Wednesday (WW) Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Hobart Hall
After a potluck, shared dinner, the 1st week is a theme-focused; the remaining Wednesdays are devoted to classes.

Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) 4th Sundays; 12 noon; Room 4 of RE Wing
Exploration of earth-based spirituality within Unitarian Universalism.

S e p t e m b e r

All Sundays

Exploring Japan, Culture, History, & Values (1 hr) UUH
Bill West 9:15 a.m. Hobart Hall

All Wednesdays

Those Remarkable Unitarians & Universalists (4 wks; 1½ hrs) WW
7:00 p.m. Hobart Hall

Our ministers will host this series of presentations on the
notable and occasionally notorious people who shaped our faith.
Rev. Hurto & Margaret L. Beard

15th ff. Ceaseless Conversations (10 wks; 2 hrs; reg)
7:00 p.m.; Narthex

For 10 weeks, an on-going 2 hour discussion of a variety of theological
topics: faith, belief, prayer, salvation, sin, salvation, evil - and their
meaning for (y)our faith and times.
M. L. Beard

17th Who Are the Unitarian Universalists? (3 hrs; reg)
9:00 a.m. Conference Room -- Rev. Hurto

Our minister's introduction to the core ideas and ideals of "liberal religion" and the "free church." This seminar will offer a comparison and contrast to other religions and an examination of the nature of spirituality in modern times. Especially for new guests.

24th Exploring Women's Affinity Groups (2 hrs)
10:00 a.m. Conference Room -- M. L. Beard

An examination of potential groups focused on women's concerns, with discussion of what kinds and styles of groups that we might want.

25th Earth Chants & Drumming (2 hrs)
12 noon Rm 4 -- CUUPS, Genelle Grant

Deepening our connection to Mother Earth and our own spirituality through drumming and chanting. Drumming and chanting are potent mechanisms for invoking meditation and trance. (bring your instruments)

All Sundays

Comprehending Islam: Radical & Otherwise (1 hr) UUH
9:15 a.m. Hobart Hall -- Don Ehat

An African perspective on Wahhabi Islam and its relation to terror and the larger Islamic world. Based on text Good Muslim, Bad Muslim by Mahmood Mamdania

All Thursdays

Ceaseless Conversations (continuing) See 9/15 above.

7th Blue Ways of Lee County WW
7:00 p.m. Hobart Hall -- Nancy Macpheen

The Great Calusa Blueway is 35 miles of water trails through some of the most spectacular sections of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. Come learn about this great aquatic treasure so close to home.

12th ff. Articulating (Y)our Unitarian Universalist Faith (5 wks; 2 hrs; reg)
7:00 p.m. Hobart Hall -- Margaret L. Beard

Stop the stammer! Don't be shy! Learn how to confidently express your connection to Unitarian Universalism. Practice your "elevator speech" in the company of friends cheering you on. An opportunity to feel more confident in discussing your relationship with our church with your family, or among neighbors and co-workers.

30th Celebrating Samhain (1 hr) CUUPS
10:30 a.m. Miller Sanctuary -- Ellen Peterson, Ebby Paige; Joy Purcell

Literally, "summer's end," the ancient Celtic celebration honors time's passing, especially the passing of life, the seasons of light and dark. The hallowing of all souls, "Hallowmas" becomes Halloween, noting life's ends and life's new beginnings.