Contact the instructor for further details. The course descriptions with
schedules, and the registration form are also available as a
printer-friendly PDF.
Registration forms (and payment by check) can be deposited in
the "drop box" at the Adult RE table in the north vestibule or mailed to
BUUF, attention Adult RE. You may register for more than one class, and
pay fees with a single check (except for IFJ events; please
submit a separate check made out to Idaho Friends of Jung). Your
registration will be confirmed with a reminder of the start date for the
classes or workshops you have selected. If the class is full or
cancelled, we will contact you and refund the fee (classes filled by
earliest paid dates).
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The Art of World Religions
This class will be introduction to the art of 12 religions and Mark
McGinnis' paintings to symbolize those faiths—"Designs of
Faith."The format of the class will be power point presentations
followed by group discussions. Four religions will be discussed each
evening.
Tentative Schedule:
January 24: Western Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam,
Baha'i
January 31: Eastern Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism,
Confucianism
February 7: Tribal Religions: The Dreaming of Aboriginal
Australia, The Religion of the Hopi, Inuit Spiritualism, Ifa Divination
of the Yoruba
Optional reading will be the 12 essays Mark McGinnis wrote on these 12
religions, Designs of Faith. -- available as an eBook ($8.99) for iPad
(excellent color), Nook or Color Nook (fair color), or Kindle (black and
white). Also available from
Fastpencil.com. The essays may also be read
for free at the author's blog,
markwmcginnis.wordpress.com.
Leader: Mark McGinnis
Schedule and location: Tuesdays, Jan 24, 31, Feb 7; 7-9 pm; Jr.
High (Channing) room
Registration fee: $10
Maximum enrollment: 15
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Re-Reading Great Gatsby
Written in 1925, it is uncanny how this novel anticipates the inevitable
stock market crash of 1929, while it chronicles the excess, corruption
and graft on the part of the moneyed class, but also demonstrates how
the envious middle class contributed to this perversion of "the American
Dream." We'll read and discuss two chapters at a time over the course
of four meetings, and reflect, too, on news articles and opinion pieces
that deal with our most recent financial collapse.
Leader: Debra Smith
Schedule and Location: Alternate Tuesdays, Jan 31, Feb 14, 28, Mar 13; 7-9 pm; Sr. High (Balazs) room
Registration fee: $10
Maximum enrollment: 10
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New to UU Class
Would you like to learn more about Unitarian Universalism? Are you
thinking about becoming a member of BUUF? Then the New UU class is for
you! This class will offer you the opportunity to meet other newcomers,
church leaders, and members. It will provide you with some history, an
opportunity to explore your own spirituality, and give you a glimpse
into the inner workings of the Unitarian Universalist Association and of
BUUF in particular. It will also reveal the many ways you might become
involved in the life of this community.
New UU is the first step toward membership required in the Path to
Membership approved by the board. But, even if you don't plan to join
right away, the class is fun and informative.
Coordinators: Jay Wechselberger and Miriam Woito
Schedule and location: OFFERED TWICE, two sessions each time:
Saturdays, Feb 4 & 11; 9:30 am to noon; Jr. High (Channing)
room
Wednesdays, May 9 & 16; 6:30-9 p.m.; Jr. High (Channing) room
Registration fee: none
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Writing the Memoir
The memoir seeks meaning and applies a sorting and organizing system to
the minutia of life. A journal asks only for time and a recording
device; a memoir benefits from dedication, introspection, honesty. This
class will have a maximum of shared readings from personal writing, with
handouts available for those who want writing prompts or exercises. Both
continuing and new participants are welcome.
Leader: Jeanette Ross
Schedule and location: alternate Mondays; Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20;
Jr. High (Channing) room
Registration fee: $10 plus $5 for materials
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Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong
In 2008, religious writer Karen Armstrong was awarded a TED prize of
$100,000 to help make a wish of her choice come true. She worked with
leaders of the major religious traditions to develop a Charter of
Compassion which centers on the one theme found in all major spiritual
traditions: treat others as you would like to be treated—the Golden
Rule. Cities, organizations and individuals have signed the Charter,
including Seattle.
This class will read Armstrong's short book, Twelve Steps to a
Compassionate Life, and discuss what compassion is, how it is found in
all spiritual traditions, and how individuals can become transformed
through increasingly cultivating compassion.
- February 14: Compassion and the Wish for a Better World
- February 21: Beginning with Oneself
- February 28: Action, Knowing Little, and Speaking
- March 6: Concern, Knowledge, Recognition and Love
Leaders: Rev. Elizabeth Greene and Prof. Elton Hall
Schedule and location: Four Tuesdays, Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 6; 7-9 pm;
Jr. High (Channing) room
Registration fee: $10
Maximum enrollment: 25
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Communication
What does it mean to be a good listener? Learn to express your
thoughts, feelings, and reactions so others are more likely to listen
and to understand.
Instructor Qualifications:
Sheryl Dowlin - Higher degree work at Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale in field of human communication, which she
taught for 20 years.
Sue Stadler - clinical social worker (MSW) from the University of
Chicago, counselor, trainer, and consultant in interpersonal
communications.
Leaders: Sherry Dowlin and Sue Stadler
Schedule and location: Tuesdays; Mar 13, 20, 27, April 3; 7-9 pm;
Jr. High (Channing) room
Registration fee: $10
Maximum enrollment: 20
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Writing Your Ethical Will
In your will the intent is to distribute personal assets: money,
property, jewelry and other tangible treasures. But what of your
wisdom, values, spiritual beliefs, and life lessons learned? Zevaoth
(ethical will), the Jewish practice of handing down morals and values
has been around for millennia. Ethical wills, record a person's
spiritual autobiography, much like a memoir, however it is the intent
that makes the ethical will unique.
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Writing this type of will can include family history with a purpose to
explain the spiritual and cultural values that you held in your
life.
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You can pass on your tales of trial and triumph, and more importantly
how these live lessons shaped you.
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It is an opportunity to give blessings, express pride, and request
forgiveness of others.
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For your children and grandchildren, you can impart your hopes and
dreams for their futures.
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It is an invitation to express how you would like to be remembered by
your family and friends.
Recently, there has been a renewed interest in providing this important
and personal legacy letter. This class will discuss the merit of
writing your own ethical will, provide a historical prospective of this
practice and help you get started on preserving the matters of most
worth in your unique life for generations to come.
Leader: Val Duffy
Schedule and location: Tuesdays April 10, 17, 24; 7-9 pm; Jr.
High (Channing) room
Registration fee: $10
Maximum enrollment: 10
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Harvest the Power II: Developing Lay Leadership
Three selections from the UUA curriculum for developing lay leadership
under the theme of healthy leadership presence and qualities: "Power and
Authority," "Integrity" and "Keeping Distress Productive."
Many Unitarian Universalists experience a deepening commitment to their
faith and congregation as a call to accept a position of
leadership—as a lay worship leader, a leader of children or youth
or a member of a task force, committee or governing board.
Harvest
the Power provides leadership skill development that goes
hand-in-hand with faith development. The program helps lay leaders grow
in spirit as they grow as leaders. It weaves UU values, Principles and
Sources with four strands: spiritual development, ethical development,
UU identity development and faith development.
Leaders: TBA
Schedule and location: Wednesdays; Mar 7, 14, 21; 7-9 pm; Junior
High (Channing) room
Registration fee: $10
Maximum enrollment: 15
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Dyeing Eggs Transylvania-style
This class will be just in time for you to learn how to dye eggs using
natural ingredients that are abundant in early spring. You'll also learn
how to make and "bake" the traditional Székely
Kürtoskalács (chimney bread). This treat is baked on a
hand-turned, tapered, wooden spit, rolled slowly on the wooden cylinder
above an open fire. The dough is yeast-raised, flavored with cinnamon
and sugar. The sugar is caramelized on the kürtoskalács
surface, creating a sweet, crisp crust.
Leaders: Gwyn Reid
Schedule and location: Sunday; April 1; 1—4:30 pm; Sr. High
(Balazs) room
Registration fee: $15 includes materials and ingredients,
families add $2 per each additional person
Maximum enrollment: 15
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Transylvanian Cooking
Join us as we prepare Hungarian and Romanian-inspired recipes from
Transylvania. We will share lunch and dessert at the end of the
class.
Leaders: Gwyn Reid
Schedule and location: Saturday; May 12; 10 am—3 pm pm;
Kitchen
Registration fee: $20 includes ingredients and supplies
Maximum enrollment: 12
Idaho Friends of Jung Salons and Workshops
co-sponsored by the BUUF Adult Education Program
The Friday evening salons include refreshments served prior to the
presentation. No pre-registration is required. A donation of $10-20 is
suggested and is accepted at the door, but no one will be turned away.
Some events are followed the next morning by workshops (separate fee
charged) on the same topic. Pre-registration is recommended. For more
details regarding these and future programs, visit
idahofriendsofjung.org.
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The Jung-White Letters
A Film Presentation and discussion facilitated by Dr. Heike Weis
Friday, January 6, 6:30—9:30 pm
No charge for Idaho Friends of Jung members; suggested donation of $5-10
from non-members.
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The Tree of Life in Kabbala & Depth Psychology
The Ancient glyph of the Hermetic Tree of life contains a Jungian Map
that illustrates the flow of energy between Archetypal world and the
depths of instinctual knowledge that lives in the cells of our
bodies.
Presenter: Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, Eva Rider, MA,
MFT
Salon: Friday, February 24, 7 -9 pm
Workshop: Saturday, February 25, 10am—1pm
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Trauma & Healing in A Woman's Analytic Process
With reference to the cutting edge work in neuroscience, Dr. Weis, who
comes to us from Zurich, will explore the dynamics and healing work of
analysis using a case study of a woman from her own practice.
Presenter: Psychiatrist and Jungian analyst, Dr. Heike Weis,
Diplomate, C. G. Jung Institute
Salon: Friday, April 6, 7 -9 pm
Workshop: Saturday, April 7, 10am—1pm
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The Call to Creativity and the Individuation Process
Ms. Leonard's book, The Call to Create explores the hopes,
visions, and wisdom that foster a rich creative life by identifying and
working with the insecurities, doubts, and fears that sabotage our
efforts to create and to change our lives.
Presenter: Jungian analyst and author, Linda Leonard
Salon: Friday, May 18, 7–9 pm
Workshop: Saturday, May 19, 10am–1pm
