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Adult Education

The Adult Programming Committee helps to arrange evening courses, workshops, and other events that contribute to spiritual growth, lifelong religious learning, and a deep understanding of the world in which we live. The Committee meets with the Minister and regular receives suggestions from members and friends of the Parish. The chair of the Adult Programs Committee is Brian Donoghue.

BUILDING YOUR OWN THEOLOGY
Lucas Hergert, Intern Minister

A five-week adult religious exploration workshop, considers questions of God and faith, suffering and doubt, morality and politics. With group activities and discussions, we will engage these topics in light of our own religious journeys and our principles as Unitarian Universalists. Lucas Hergert, the intern minister at the First Parish of Needham, will facilitate. The course will be held at the First Parish of Dedham in January, Monday evenings at 7, from January 7 to February 4.

JAMESLAND
by Michelle Huneven

Have you read it yet? You can get discounted copies from New England Mobile Book. Some will be discussing the book Sunday, September 30, at the Book Club. We will also be having an all-church discussion with John Buehrens on Wed., October 17, at 7:30 in Dedham as part of our Adult Ed. Programs. The book is a great read. Pick up a copy and start it now!


SPARKS OF INSIGHT
A SERIES OF SIX THURSDAY NIGHT TALKS

Starting Thursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.
with Rabbi Jay Perlman and the Rev. John Buehrens

Have you wanted to learn more about Judaism? Have you wanted to learn more about the Unitarian and Universalist religious tradition? The spiritual leaders of these two collaborating congregations invite all members and friends to a series exploring both. Free and open to all.

 

AN EXCURSION TO SALEM
Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 am to 3 pm

We’ve chartered a coach: only $18 per person.
John Buehrens will talk on the religious history of Salem, from Puritans and witches to the Enlightenment, from the China Trade to millworker lock-outs. Visit First Church and the Peabody/Essex Museum
(Admission: Adults $13, Srs $11, Students $9, Under 16 free)
Bring a lunch or eat out near the museum

LIVING BY HEART

MEDITATION & REFLECTION AS DAILY PRACTICE.
Join us on Wed., Oct. 10, at 7:30 pm at the Dedham church for an introduction or refresher on “Living by Heart,” a spiritual practice for Unitarian Universalists and others. This group will meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact John Buehrens, revbuehrens@uuneedham.org