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Adult Religious Education

Adult Religious Education New Programs for 2005/06 He/she who is not busy being born is busy dying A dult R eligious E ducation Learning From Each Other A dult R eligious E ducation Are you looking for….. Spiritual growth Healing / recovery Strengthening relationships

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Adult Religious Education

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  1. Adult Religious Education New Programs for 2005/06 He/she who is not busy being born is busy dying

  2. AdultReligiousEducationLearning From Each Other

  3. AdultReligiousEducationAre you looking for….. • Spiritual growth • Healing / recovery • Strengthening relationships • Anchoring in difficult times • Spiritual/religious exploration

  4. AdultReligiousEducation2005/06 Programs • Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography • Six sessions starting Sept 27th • Small Group Ministries • Schedule determined by participants • Facilitators needed • Training provided

  5. AdultReligiousEducationProcess & Logistics • Lay lead • Autonomous groups • Training provided • Staff advisors • Extensive UUA & internet resources • Net centric • Email communications • FRS Website • Snail mail & phone back up

  6. Writing Your Spiritual AutobiographySharing The Stories of Our Lives Modeled after “The Story of Your Life Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography” by Dan Wakefield. • Centered on the evolution of our spiritual beliefs at various times in your life. • Workshops and discussion meetings

  7. Writing Your Spiritual AutobiographySharing The Stories of Our Lives • Sessions consist of • Chalice lighting • Brief individual “check in” • Writing or drawing workshop • Group discussion • Reading • Chalice extinguishing

  8. Writing Your Spiritual AutobiographySharing The Stories of Our Lives • Six two hour sessions • FRS conference room • Tuesday evenings • 9/27, 10/11,10/25,11/8,11/22

  9. Small Group MinistriesAlso Known as Covenant Groups • Topic specific • Meet in homes • Group consists of up to10-12 members • Meet once or twice per month • Meetings last 1.5 to 2 hrs • Group formed for a finite amount of time • Typically 3-6 months

  10. Small Group Ministries (SGMs) • Meetings are structured, have guidelines for behavior and a leader/facilitator. Guidelines can be modified as necessary. • Usually the goal of SGMs is to build closer relationships between members of the group and to create a space for spiritual growth and/or healing. • Some groups, in addition to their normal meetings participate in an occasional social action program.

  11. Sample SGM Topics or Activity • Poetry – readings and discussion • Music lyric reading and discussion • Parents as spiritual guides • Social justice • Addiction and recovery • Readings & discussion on topics of mutual interest • GLBT perspectives and issues in the modern world

  12. Sample SGM Topics or Activity • Bible study – guidance and perspectives, values learned from biblical teachings • Circle of understanding – continuing the welcoming church discussion • From aging to sage-ing • Book reading and discussion • Movie and discussion

  13. Small Group MinistriesTypical Meeting Agenda • Chalice Lighting & Reading • Check in • Core activity –readings, presentation, etc.. • Discussion • Reading • Chalice extinguishing

  14. SGM Guidelines • Confidentiality • Non judgmental • Create a safe spiritual place • Facilitator guides sessions

  15. AdultReligiousEducation • Film and Discussion Series • On screen in Union Hall • WomenSpirit Group Initiative Underway • Contact Linda Myers-Tierney for details

  16. Hear More About Adult R.E.at Gilligan’s Island Community Potluck Supper Union Hall Saturday September 17th 6:00pm

  17. To Be Added To The Adult R.E. Email Listsend email to : Steve@esicomputing.com No email –then call Steve Kirk @ 978-371-0176

  18. Strengthening RelationshipsSpiritual/Religious Exploration

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