Adult Education and
Personal Development
For AdultsFor Young Adults-MUUYACM
For Adults
Adult Education
The Adult Education Committee provides a rich environment where members and friends meet and learn together through a variety of structured monthly courses, one-time offerings, classes, forums, guest speakers, and group discussions. The courses focus on five main areas:
- UU History and Heritage
- Scripture and Tradition from the Bible and World Religions
- Theology, Ethics, and Justice
- Personal Spiritual Development
- Family Enrichment
A brochure is published each August and December. Registration is conducted through the Religious Education Office (233-9774, extension 14).
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Wartmann Lecture
Thanks to the generosity of two of our members, William and Joyce Wartmann, the Society sponsors an annual endowed lecture on "Human Sexuality and the Liberal Religious Tradition." The lecture occurs each spring and has always been a forum for the presentation of critical and controversial issues facing society.Movement Meditations in Theory and Practice
The Parish Minister offers two ten-week series of meditation and relaxation classes each Autumn and Winter. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30–6:15 p.m. These practice-oriented classes will introduce participants to Qi Gong, an Oriental form of movement meditation. Several different forms of this ancient discipline will be taught. It is especially helpful in developing the mind-body connection, promoting deep relaxation and sharpening our awareness. Qi Gong is easy to learn and accessible to persons at all levels of fitness. Each class will typically include a few minutes of warm-up, a brief period of quiet centering, twenty minutes practice of a particular Qi Gong form and a short “teaching.” No previous experience with meditation is required or expected. Check the Adult Education brochure for dates and times.The New UU
Especially designed for newcomers, new members, and friends of the Society, this program affords participants an opportunity to learn more about the Unitarian Universalist movement, to consider their own beliefs and values anew, and to discover ways in which their beliefs and spiritual needs may be addressed in this congregation. For most participants, the New UU program is a great opportunity to get acquainted with other people new to the Society, as well as with its lay leaders and clergy.Register on-line for new UU here.
Madison Unitarian Universalist Young Adult & Campus Ministry (MUUYACM)
This ministry brings together young adult Unitarian Universalists (ages approximately 18 to 35) in our community for authentic community, spiritual growth, and justice-building activism. We work together to create a supportive, liberal religious community that welcomes and affirms seekers on many different paths. Our Young Adult and Campus Minister serves as facilitator, resource person, counselor, mentor and support of this lively program, one of the most successful and visible in our denomination. MUUYACM is led by a steering committee of students and other young adults, and provides many fun and satisfying ways to get involved. For further information visit the MUUYACM site at www.muuyacm.org.Book Table Selections
Books by Unitarian-Universalist authors and others whose perspectives on the essential questions of human life challenge us to think and reward our search for deeper meaning are featured each week at a bookstall in the loggia of the Meeting House. Many of the books are useful resources for Adult Education offerings; others orient readers to the tenets of historic and contemporary Unitarian Universalism. Proceeds from book sales go to the library collection.The Gaebler Library
The Max Gaebler Library, in loggia Room A-11, provides materials on world religions, Unitarian Universalist history and theology, ethics, social justice issues, and other areas. Browse among over 250 books of wide-ranging interest, videos, CD's, a children's collection, taped FUS sermons, periodicals, religious education class materials, and audiocassettes. Have fun trading with the treasures in the magazine swap box. The library operates on a four-week, self check-out system. The library is open before, during and after Sunday services and during regular FUS business hours (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Saturday).
