Groups, Classes and Activities
Autoharp Group
Meets on various Saturdays at 2:00pm, Location varies
This Autoharp group consists mostly of beginners or amateurs who play for fun. All who have an autoharp or who are considering getting one are welcome to join us. Contact Marj Lightner or Jan Park if interested.
The Bible for UUs
Facilitated by Jill McAllister
December 2nd and 9th at 7:00pm
How do religious liberals read and interpret the Bible? Does it have wisdom and inspiration to impart? What is most problematic about the Bible? How is it related to other sacred texts? These and many other questions will be explored. Contact Jill McAllister with questions.
Book Discussion Group
This monthly book discussion group welcomes new members. They meet monthly in people’s homes. Contact Pat Nelson or Drusie Rosegrant.
Cakes for the Queen of Heaven:
In ANCIENT TIMES
20th Anniversary Edition
Every other Monday, 7:00-8:30pm
6 sessions, Childcare Provided
Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17
This class introduces participants to ancient Goddesses, weaving their stories together with major concerns of women today. “Cakes for the Queen of Heaven” is a well-known and respected UU study curriculum focusing on the Earth-based goddess traditions. Contact Sarah Montgomery-Schleuder.
Chalice Circles
Small religious discussion groups of 7-9 people, which meet monthly according to mutually agreed upon schedules. Each meeting addresses a topic of mutual interest, concern and experience, within the context of the religious life. Discussions follow a format designed to increase sharing of personal experience, with chalice lighting, readings, silence, check-in, discussion, and closing. Three circles currently meet – 2 on weekday evenings and 1 mid-day. Openings are available in some of these groups, as well as new groups to be formed. If you are interested or have questions, contact Jill McAllister.
Crone’s Circle
3rd Tuesdays, People’s Church Library
1:00pm social time, 2:00pm discussion
In the ancient Goddess religions, crones were the wise women, full of knowledge, wisdom and humor. Our topics focus on the psychological and spiritual growth that can come to us in this phase of life. Contacts are Marj Lightner and Jan Park.
Financial Peace
Friday’s 6:00-8:00pm, Childcare provided
January 1, 2008 for 13 weeks
Cost for materials is$89.95
Introduction and Orientation Session
Either November 11th or December 9th after church – sign up in the foyer.
Dave Ramsey’s successful financial planning course is back by popular demand. Financial Peace University is a financial literacy program that empowers people, changes their spending and saving habits, and leads them to financial independence and self-sufficiency. If you’d like to change your financial family tree – this is the class for you! Contact Jeme Baker.
Forum
Sundays, 9:30- 10:30am, Room 6
People’s well-known and respected lecture series features speakers from a wide range of community venues as well as People’s people. Open to the public; all are welcome to attend. See Forum schedule for a list of scheduled topics and speakers.
Introduction to Unitarian Universalism and New Member Orientation
Sun. Oct 21 – UU 101- 12:30 PM Jill’s office
Sun. Oct 28 - UU 102 – 12:30 PM Jill’s office
Sun. Nov 11 – Welcome to new members during the Sunday Service
This two-part class gives an overview and introduction to the history and development of our liberal religious tradition as well as the rights and responsibilities of membership in this UU congregation. Newcomers interested in membership are encouraged to attend these sessions. Contact Jill McAllister if interested.
Is Living Killing You?
Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm Oct.14-Dec. 16
This discussion class will help you identify behaviors you might have which are hurting you – such as worry, procrastinating, being passive or aggressive. It is not intended as therapy and you are the only one who needs to know what you are working on. This course is based on a book written by People’s Church member Dorothy Eppstein on how to eliminate self-defeating behaviors through a structured program. A free copy of the book is included. Contact Dorothy Eppstein.
Jill's Study Group
Facilitated by Jill McAllister
Once a month, beginning Oct. 22nd 7:00pm
What topics and ideas in religion are most interesting or challenging to you right now? What would you most like to discuss with others interested in broadening and deepening their understanding of how to live in right relations. Join Jill for this monthly study group – topics to be chosen by the group. Reading and preparation for each session will be needed.
Living with Depression
4th Sundays, 12:30pm, Library
If you or someone you care about suffers from depression or other mental illness, join in this opportunity to share stories, offer support, and connect with others. At People’s, mental illness is not something to be kept hidden—we are committed as a religious community to assist one another in shining some light on this often misunderstood condition. This is an open group; all are encouraged and welcome to participate. Contact Janet French with questions.
Men’s Discussion Group
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Library
We meet the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10:00am in the church library with light refreshments. Women are welcome! Discussion leaders circulate background reading at a meeting prior to the one they will be leading. Contact Bill Goodman for more information.
People’s Parents Group
3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Come learn, share and discover strategies, tips and techniques for raising healthy, happy, well adjusted children in today’s world. Contact Kristi Beebe.
Spanish Conversation Class
Mondays 7:00-9:00pm Sept. 17 – Nov. 19.
This is a continuing Spanish class with Oswaldo Baez, native of Ecuador and an excellent and very knowledgeable teacher. The class is small – usually about 8 people, more than half of them from People's -- and we meet in students' homes. The cost of the class is $75 for the ten week term. We try hard to speak only Spanish in class, so some experience with the Spanish language is a necessary prerequisite. Contact Pat Pratt if interested.
Spirit of Life
Sundays, Sept. 30-Dec. 2, 9:30am-10:30am
Room 5, Childcare available as needed
People's Church has been chosen to field test a new adult RE curriculum, based upon one of our favorite hymns, "Spirit of Life." Field-testing involves using the full curriculum and then evaluating it for possible changes before publication. Janet French, our intern minister, will facilitate the course.
The nine session course includes topics such as: Exploring Spirituality as Unitarian Universalists; Caring for One Another; Living Our Spirituality in our Day-to-day Lives; Nature and Spirit; Loving Your Neighbor and Yourself; and Hopes, Dreams and Expanding Vision.
Sessions begin Sunday, September 30 at 9:30 a.m., and will run consecutively (excluding Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 25) through December 2. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the foyer. Contact Janet French if you have any questions.