Education has no “endpoint”. We continue to learn and grow throughout our lives and the
Adult Religious Education program provides safe, inquisitive spaces in which to do so. Classes, one-day workshops, book discussions, movie nights and much more fill out the offerings for all post-highschool folks here at USNH.
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Despite support from voters across the political spectrum, our public lands face unprecedented threats from extractive industries and the politicians in their pockets. Public Trust investigates how we arrived at this precarious moment through three heated conflicts: a national monument in the Utah desert, a mine in the Boundary Waters and oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—and makes a case for their continued protection. For attendees with children, we will simultaneously show the film “FernGully” in the chapel for younger viewers.
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Book Discussion: The Women, by Kristin HannahFrankie McGrath is a young woman from a wealthy family who decides to enlist as a nurse in the Vietnam War after her older brother is killed in action.
In doing so, she leaves her sheltered and comfortable life in California to serve in a war-ravaged country working under dangerous conditions. When she returns, the atmosphere in America is hostile to veterans, dismissive of women’s contributions in the war and she struggles to reassimilate.
In a story about patriotism, friendship, remembrance and defying expectations, The Women tells an often-overlooked story of the courageous women who served in Vietnam. Join Ellen Greist to talk through the implications of this important work of all-too-real fiction as we forge a new path for 21st century feminism.
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An open writers’ group – Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month online from 7 – 8:30 pm Share, listen and discuss original works of poetry and prose inspired by the 2024-2025 USNH monthly worship themes. Facilitated by Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Jesse Greist. Write to family@usnh.org for more info or for the zoom link.
On the last Sunday of each month after worship (12-1:30pm) in room 209
Discussions will focus on our monthly worship themes, but may flow beyond them as well. Facilitated by Maggie Goodwin, Marc Eisenberg, Karen Swanson, Kathleen Haskins and others.
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every other month after worship from 12-12:30 in the Sanctuary
Facilitated by D’Arcy Jeffrey
Free movement with minimal guidance, set to a carefully curated playlist that is updated for each new Spirit Dance event
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Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm on zoom
Some of our goals for 2023-24 include (but are not limited to):
Join us for these important meetings and help us move into the new year in meaningful, impactful ways!
The USNH Anti-Racism/8th principle Team meets monthly to discuss and support race equity programs such as the Waverly partnership, ongoing education initiatives, and anti-racist USNH worship, such as the services highlighted below:
The 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism answers the call of Black, Indigenous and other People Of Color (BIPOC) for a new UU principle rooted in the essential work of anti-racism, anti-oppression and the dismantling of White Supremacy culture in ourselves and our institutions. USNH took most of 2021 to consider and talk through what adapting this new principle would mean for us and for the community. We are overjoyed to share that the 8th principle was officially adopted at USNH’s December, 2021 congregational meeting. Now the real work begins! The 8th Principle Working Group has joined forces with the Anti-Racism Team and have shifted focus to educating and integrating the 8th principle into all aspects of congregational life at USNH. The groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30PM. For more information about the group, write to 8thprinciple@usnh.org.
Adult Religious Education Committee meetings are held monthly on the second Monday, 7-8:30pm at USNH or online – All are welcome!
The Adult Religious Education Committee strives to create a learning environment that motivates our Unitarian Universalist congregation to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially for our good and that of the wider community.
The Adult Religious Education Committee provides opportunities for spiritual growth, fostering connections and commitment to USNH and Unitarian Universalism and developing the foundations for action for justice through a variety of classes, courses, and one-time events.
The Goals & Objectives of the USNH Adult Religious Education Committee are…
