Spiritual Exploration for Adults (SEA)
About SEA -- Spiritual Exploration for Adults
(SEA) provides opportunities for adults in the church to deepen and explore their faith. SEA provides high quality programs on primarily Thursday evenings (but also at other times) which focus on spiritual development in three areas: theology, spiritual practice and ethics. Programs are compelling, high quality, of general interest and engage participants in personal spiritual development. Programs also serve to integrate participants into deeper relationship in the church community. The Spiritual Exploration for Adults Ministry is responsible for the SEA program with staff support from the Director of Lifespan Religious Education. Our work is not just a committee but truly a ministry at our church.
Through our programming we hope to help our members: Develop sustainable, fulfilling spiritual practices, Deepen our spirituality, Strengthen and build relationships with each other, Build knowledge about different religions, Transform how people see the world.
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Register for Winter and Spring 2023 SEA Courses
Email Marion Hirsch at hirsch.marion @ gmail.com. Or you can sign up on-line at links below.
Winter and Spring 2023 Courses
Theology Café Part 2: Our Evolving Purposes, Principles, and Values
Led by Rev. Thom Belote
Wednesdays, January 4, 11, and 25 and February 1
12:00-1:30 in the Commons
Over four sessions we will explore the evolution of attempts in the Unitarian Universalist Association’s bylaws to articulate and express our faith. We’ll begin with the initial statement of 6 Purposes (1961), move on to the 7 Principles & 6 Sources (1985), and consider the current proposal to replace this with a Values and Covenant statement.
Participants are invited to bring lunch to this daytime session.
REGISTER HERE.
Our Evolving Purposes, Principles, and Values
Led by Rev. Thom Belote
Thursdays, January 26, February 2, 9, and 16
7:00 to 8:30
Over four sessions we will explore the evolution of attempts in the Unitarian Universalist Association’s bylaws to articulate and express our faith. We’ll begin with the initial statement of 6 Purposes (1961), move on to the 7 Principles & 6 Sources (1985), and consider the current proposal to replace this with a Values and Covenant statement.
REGISTER HERE.
Tai Chi
Led by Joe Swain
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM, Jan 11- June 8
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system that has been called "meditation in motion." Whether you have years of practice, or no previous experience, join us on Thursdays for a peaceful interlude in the week. Masks are optional. The leader will not be masked.
REGISTER HERE.
Historical Jesus Part 2
Wednesdays 7-9 PM on Zoom 1/11-2/15
Led by Mike Goodyear
We'll be viewing and discussing Part 2 of Bart Ehrman's Historical Jesus lectures over Zoom, two lectures each Wednesday evening at 7:00. These lectures draw from the Bible and a few other sources written at about the time Jesus lived, applying principles of historical research to determining which information is likely true. After Feb 15th, we may watch and discuss two documentaries about the same subject, that aired on PBS. They add archaeological evidence about Jewish life in and around Nazareth during Jesus' time, and what is known about Jewish and Roman practices of the time. Everyone who participated in Part 1 is already enrolled; Part 2 is quite understandable to anyone who'd like to participate, who's missed part one.
REGISTER HERE.
Preaching Practicum 2023
Led by Rev. Thom Belote
Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27
7:00-8:30
The Preaching Practicum is a tradition in our church began by Rev. Thom. A small group of four or five members take an introductory course on preaching, write a sermon, and deliver their sermon during the summer while Thom is on vacation. This is a course designed for members of our church who have had leadership experience in our congregation. Please contact Thom (revthomb@gmail.com) to learn how to apply to the Preaching Practicum.
Here is information about past programs.
For more general information contact:
Marion Hirsch, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
dre @ c3huu.org