Spring Classes, Events and Programs
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Retreats
There are three retreat opportunities for men, women and families.
Build Your Own Theology
Tuesdays, April 6, 20, May 4, 18, & 25
7:00 – 9:00pm / Fireside Room
Rev. Bruce Davis
In this five-part series for ten to fifteen participants,
Rev. Bruce Davis will lead this classic Unitarian Universalist workshop to help you explore what is most meaningful in your life, and out of that to build a 'credo' or statement of commitment that comes out of your own experience. Join us in a safe and comfortable sharing process, during which we each begin to build our own theology.
Positive Discipline – A Parenting Class
Tuesdays, April 20, 27 & May 4
7:00 – 9:00pm / Meditation Room
Kim Longmore
Kim has a Master's in psychology and has taught kids for 14 years from preschoolers to high schoolers. The class will look at many different parenting philosophies and strategies but will focus mainly on Positive Discipline, a powerful strategy when working with children. The key to positive discipline is not punishment but mutual respect. Topics will include: bridging communication gaps, defusing power struggles, winning cooperation at home and at school, and much more.
Good Food: Sustainable Food and Farming in the Pacific NW
Film presentation & discussion
Saturday, May 1
7:00pm / Fireside Room
This film provides inspiration for those who would like to eat more locally.
The End of Suburbia
Film presentation & discussion
Saturday, May 15
7:00pm / Fireside Room
Learn more about the concept of "peak oil" and what this has to do with our lifestyle and global climate change.
Mala Workshop
Sunday, May 16
12:30 - 2:30pm / Library
Rev. Bruce Davis
Advanced sign-up required; materials fee of $15
Make a Mala of wooden beads and learn several meditation practices using the Mala. The Mala is essentially a necklace made like a rosary. It is made by stringing 109 beads together on a string in a particular way. Of course it can be used as adornment, but its real purpose is as a meditation tool. Once we have constructed our Malas, Bruce will instruct the group on several practical yet powerful meditation practices using your beads.
The Power of Community
Film presentation & discussion
Saturday, May 29
7:00pm / Fireside Room
This film documents how Cuba responded to its Soviet-enforced "peak oil" situation.