SPIRITUAL DEEPENING
We welcome you to find a small group that calls you.
These groups are about traveling together through each of our life journeys.
SOUL MATTERS
SOUL MATTERS GROUPS
Soul Matters participants meet once a month in groups of up to 12, with a trained facilitator. Topics are built around our worship themes, creating a great way to explore these themes in more depth. Spiritual exercises and readings help us reconnect spiritually with ourselves and the gifts and needs of the world. Group members are asked to commit to regular attendance as community building and trust are major goals, and complete Starting Point prior to joining a group. Interested? We’d love to have you.
To get connected with a group, email Rev. AJ van Tine.
SOUL MATTERS GROUPS
Soul Matters participants meet once a month in groups of up to 12, with a trained facilitator. Topics are built around our worship themes, creating a great way to explore these themes in more depth. Spiritual exercises and readings help us reconnect spiritually with ourselves and the gifts and needs of the world. Group members are asked to commit to regular attendance as community building and trust are major goals, and complete Starting Point prior to joining a group. Interested? We’d love to have you.
To get connected with a group, email Rev. AJ van Tine.
Seasonal Themes 2022-23
Aug. 21 – Oct. 8
HOMECOMING
Holy Fools
Oct. 9 – Nov. 26
HARVEST
Enough
Nov. 27 – Jan. 14
DARKNESS
Underground
Jan. 15 – Mar. 4
FROZEN
Boundaries
Mar. 5 – Apr. 22
MUDDY
Slogging with Spirit
Apr. 23 – Jun. 4
BLOOMING
Unfurling Desire
Rochester Area UU Young Adults
Rochester Unitarian Universalists Young Adults (RUUYA) is for people age 18-35, to join together in fellowship to help foster personal, professional, and spiritual growth. We seek to provide love, comfort, and support to each other and our community.
Email Rev. AJ van Tine for more information.
First Sunday at 11 AM
Third Monday at 6:30 PM
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
Expanded offerings include sessions to build mindfulness and communication skills, family circle training, anti-racism for white parents, single parenting, et al.
Email Sheila Schuh for more information.
Once monthly on Sunday mornings (childcare provided)
Book Groups and More
Qi Gong
This old gentle Chinese practice has great benefits for your health. Led by Carmen Ramos. All are welcome. Cost is $10 per class (no one turned away for lack of funds).
Email Nancy Koch for more information.
Friday at 10AM VIA ZOOM
UU WELLSPRING PROGRAM
UU Wellspring is a spiritual deepening program that originated in our church and has been seeded in congregations across the US and Canada.
Wellspring Sources
This program offers an opportunity to connect deeply to your UU values and suggests techniques to ground your social action in spiritual practice. It provides a group of supportive seekers to share in your journey. Considering the difficult challenges surrounding us, this may be the perfect time to participate. Space is limited. Learn more here.
Email Rev. Tina Simson for more information.
Next session begins fall 2023
Wellspring Deep Questions
This program is open to people who have completed UU Wellspring Sources. It is designed to expand participant’s understanding of the seven Unitarian Universalist principles and their meaning in our lives. It explores the connection between the principles and powerful life questions, including human nature, forgiveness, accountability, and our relationship to the planet. It calls us to action based on our deeply held UU beliefs. Space is limited. Learn more here.
Email Rev. Tina Simson for more information.
NEXT SESSION BEGINS FALL 2023
BUDDHIST FELLOWSHIP
The Fellowship is a growing practice community that welcomes people of all faith traditions. Unitarian Universalist (UU) experience with Buddhism has a long history that is rich and varied. Both traditions honor the beliefs people hold based on their own experiences and understandings.
Weekly Meditations
sunday at 9 am at church
Held in the Thoreau Room (200). Unguided; come and go freely before 10 AM service.
Monday at 7:30PM via Zoom
A 40 minute online meditation that may involve sitting and/or walking, followed by a closing and discussion time. All are welcome. Email Gail or Paul with questions and Zoom link.
wednesday at 7 AM via zoom
A 20 minute online meditation. Contact Barbara with questions and Zoom link.
Meditation Classes with Jan Cook
Information on Spring Classes here. Email Carolyn for more information.
Weekly Book Groups
A variety of Buddhist-themed books have been read. Current classes are full.
Tuesday at 4:30 PM
Contact Eleanor about future offerings.
thursday at 9 am
Contact Hugh about future offerings.
Buddhism 101
This class will introduce you to basic Buddhist teachings. including: mindfulness practice, tolerance for suffering, sitting meditation, and setting intention. Current class is full.
Email Barbara Gorski for more information.
Additional Opportunities
Occasionally the First Unitarian Buddhist Fellowship sponsors Meditation retreats, one-time programs streamed from well-known teachers, and Contemplative Services at Solstice time. Email us to learn more.