Life-long Learning ⇔ Spiritual Growth ⇔ Building Community
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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).
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: One session, Saturday, September 10; 9 am to 2
pm; OR on two Mondays, November 14 & 21; 6:30-9 p.m.; Jr. High (Channing) room
Registration fee: none
Food connects us intimately with the world around us and provides a
concrete entry point into the discussion of many of the ecological
concerns we face today. The choices people make every day around what
to eat are far reaching and provide a clear and hopeful opportunity for
change. The readings consider food from multiple perspectives—cultural,
economic, ecological, health, and social—each presenting a different,
though often complementary, angle on the complex modern food systems
that most of us depend upon. This course is intended to promote
meaningful dialogue, not consensus: whether you agree or disagree, you
will have an opportunity to clarify your views and values. After the
first session two volunteer participants are needed for each future
session: one to provide an opening, and the second to facilitate the
discussion.
This course starts early!
Those who register by Monday, September 26, will receive an email from the
coordinator later that day letting them know what will be asked of them at the
first meeting on Sept. 27. Contact Webb at
or 208 853-0341 for more information.
Coordinator: Webb Van Winkle Schedule and Location: Tuesdays, Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, & Monday Oct 31; 7-9 pm; Jr. High (Channing) room. Registration fee: $10 (plus $21 for NWEI course manual; couples encouraged to share) Maximum enrollment: 15
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Sacred Geometry - The Labyrinth as a Meditation Tool
This half day workshop starts off with a brief history of labyrinths
around the world and in various cultures. We will then spend time
talking about modern uses as a meditation tool and an appreciation of
nature by walking the BUUF Classic-style labyrinth, as a group, and as
individuals. The workshop will wind up with instructions on how to
build your own labyrinth. If there is time, and no conflict, we may be
able to carpool to the Idaho Botanical Gardens (IBG) and walk their
Chartres-style labyrinth. There is no entry fee for IBG members.
Otherwise it is $5 or $3 for seniors 65 or older.
Coordinators: Jay and Carol Wechselberger Schedule and Location: Saturday, October 1; 9 am to noon, meet in Senior High (Balazs) room Registration fee: $5 Maximum enrollment: 10
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: Mondays, October 10, 24, November 7, December 12; Jr. High (Channing) room Registration fee: $10 plus $5 for materials
The 6 Basics of Putting On Your Best Face. The class participants will
want to bring the following: free-standing mirror, washcloth and towel,
cleanser, face and body moisturizer, foundation, concealer, bronzing
powder, blush, eye liner and shadow, brow pencil, lipstick or other lip
applications, and any other make-up they may have and want to play with.
The evening will be fun and we will work together to discuss the reasons
behind the steps of "Putting on Your Best Face."
Leader: Bobbie Angel Schedule and Location: Friday, October 14; 7-9 pm; North wing (Brown/Stowe) classrooms Registration fee: $5 Maximum enrollment: 20
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Zimbabwe Artists Project (ZAP) Presentation and Art Sale
ZAP works directly with women artists (and a few men) from rural Weya in
Eastern Zimbabwe to help them become more economically self-sufficient.
Through the sale of their art, education, health care assistance and
special projects, they support the people's artistry and
accomplishments. ZAP's complementary goal is to communicate with
Americans about Zimbabwe's history and culture, as well as about the
artists' lives. Mr. Adams presentation will address issues of gender,
colonialism, and globalization. Through the photographs of the artists
and the stories that accompany each piece of art, he offers connections
with real African people in contrast to stereotypes of plighted masses.
Artwork for sale will also be displayed (early Christmas shopping
opportunity!). This event is co-sponsored with BUUF Social Justice
(Hunger Task Force). For more information, visit
the Zimbabwe Artists
Project website.
Speaker: Dick Adams, ZAP Founder Schedule and Location: Saturday, October 22; 7-9 pm; Great Hall Registration fee: donations accepted at the door
Mark will give a presentation on his recent three-week artist-in-residency at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. He will include readings from his journal of the residency, photographic imagery of the area, slides of his acrylic paintings, watercolor sketches, black ink paintings, plus excerpts from a John Muir essay that inspired the residency. Some original paintings will be on display as well.
Leader: Mark W. McGinnis Schedule and Location: Friday, October 28; 7-9 pm; North wing (Brown/Stowe) classrooms Registration fee: donation accepted for refreshments
Karen Armstrong's recent book The Case for God is not an argument for
the existence of deity. Rather it is an exploration of how humanity has
approached and thought about that ultimate Mystery that many have called
God. She begins the story 30,000 years ago and considers how the Divine
was understood as unknown and unknowable until the sixteenth century.
Then she looks at how the concept of God was increasingly narrowed in
light of the rise of science, until it became a pathetic idea that any
thinking person might well deny. She shows how the "death of God" might
open the way to a renewed appreciation of the Mystery behind and within
all life and existence. We will discuss our own intuitions in light of
these insights.
November 1: Religious Humanity: God, Reason, and Faith
November 8: Silence, and Faith and Reason
November 15:The Modern God: Science and Religion & Scientific
Religion
November 22:The Modern God: the Enlightenment and Atheism
November 29: The "New" Unknowing and the Death of God
Leaders: Rev. Elizabeth Greene and Prof. Elton Hall Schedule and Location: Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 7-9 pm; Junior High (Channing) room Registration fee: $15; a limited number of paperback copies of
The Case for God by Karen Armstrong will be available for purchase on a
first-come basis from Elton Hall Maximum enrollment: 25
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 $20 is
suggested and is accepted at the door, but no one will be turned away.
For more details regarding these and future programs, visit
idahofriendsofjung.org.
Speaker: Dr. Jeff Hartford, physician
Salon: Friday, November 4, 7-9 p.m., North Wing classrooms (refreshments at 6:30)
Dr. Hartford will address themes and personal experiences associated with Dr.
Alfred J. Ziegler's book of the same title. Ziegler rereads asthma, skin
disease, heart attacks, anorexia, rheumatism, and chronic pain from a
psychological perspective. Linking the psyche with physical ailments, Dr.
Hartford will explore the holistic orientation of Jungian psychology and bodily
and psychic messages reflecting the soul's needs for deeper attention and
respect.
Schedule Friday, January 6, 2012 for an evening with Dr. Heike Weis, who will
show a film she helped create and lead a discussion after the viewing. For
more information, check the IFJ
website. And watch the website for announcements of coming book
discussions.
