Sunday Morning Adult Round Table
2008 Archive of Programs

• January 6, 2008
  Reflections and Resolutions, continued
  Stories of your year; wishes for the next. Janice Molnar, facilitator.
• January 13, 2008
  Stories of Generosity
  Recall early memories of the influence of family or church. What inspires us to give up our hard earned money and/or share our limited time? Claudia Runge and Janice Molnar leaders.
• January 20, 2008
  Justice Making: How Shall We Serve?
  Engaging Our Theological Diversity, chapter 7
  "Passionate advocacy based on deeply held religious values continues to impel UUs into active engagement with their world." Jasmine Walston, facilitator.
• January 27, 2008
  UUs All Over the World
  In Burundi, Indonesia, and more, UUs express our common faith in many different ways. Hear about Beverly Moore's trip to a gathering of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICU*U).
• February 3, 2008
  Peacemaking
  Congregational Study/Action Issue
  Participate in First Unitarian's contribution to the development of a UUA Statement of Conscience on the timely topic of Peacemaking. Lori Martin, facilitator.
• February 10, 2008
  Justice Making: How Shall We Serve?
  Engaging Our Theological Diversity, chapter 7
  "Passionate advocacy based on deeply held religious values continues to impel UUs into active engagement with their world." Jasmine Walston, facilitator.
• February 17, 2008
  Community: How Do We Come Together?
  Engaging Our Theological Diversity, Chapter 8
  "UUism summons us to pledge truthfulness and trust to one another, forging our individual religious journeys together." Jasmine Walston, facilitator.
• February 24, 2008
  Stories of Impossible Loves in our Lives
  Love at First Site; Families meeting or cleaving together; Journeys of Love Against all Odds. Janice Molnar, facilitator.
• March 2, 2008
  Justice & Community in Action
  What roles have justice and community played in our past? How do they continue to play out in our day-to-day lives? Janice Molnar, facilitator.
• March 9, 2008
  Engaging Our Theological Diversity
  Chapter 9, Conclusion and Recommendations
  Protecting, promoting, and engaging our theological diversity. Jasmine Walston, facilitator.
• March 16, 2008
  Communion
  A discussion about observance of this ritual by UUs. Rev. Betsy Scheuerman, leader.
• March 23, 2008
  No Program
  Please join the Easter Breakfast, sponsored by the Youth Group.
• March 30, 2008
  Search Committee Update and Progress Report
  The Ministerial Search Committee will provide an update on the search process. Ask committee members about the process to date and discuss next steps. Learn about the pre-candidate process and what goes on at candidating week.
• April 6, 2008
  A Multiracial, Multicultural Future
  Rev. Bill Sinkford, UUA President, talks about the continuing importance of anti-racist, anti-oppressive, multi-cultural work. DVD and discussion. Jasmine Walston, facilitator.
• April 13, 2008
  Our Whole Lives -- Sexuality and Our Faith
  What is it? Why do we do it? OWL facilitators share what the program is all about and why this church thinks it is so important. Carol Uebelhoer, John Grossman, Seana Golder and Stan Mudd, leaders.
• April 20, 2008
  Sustainable Agriculture
  Lessons in how we treat our bodies, our environment, and our legacy for future generations, drawing from Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma. Kathy Rogers and Penny Nader, leaders.
• April 27, 2008
  Sustainable Agriculture, con't
  What is our role in the dilemma of ethical treatment of food resources? What can First Unitarian do to support sustainable and ethical choices? Ethical Eating is a focus of the Mission and Outreach Ministry. Kathy Rogers and Penny Nader, leaders.
• May 4, 2008
  First U Youth in Action
  What are the components of a balanced youth group? Learn about the youth group's activities in the church and in the community. Facilitated by members of the Youth Adult Committee.
• May 11, 2008
  Secular Humanism
  Guest speaker Pfilil Stirgwolt will discuss his position as a secular humanist, and the evolution of his theological views.
• May 18, 2008
  Creating a Congregational Covenant
  Add your contribution to the creation of a behavioral covenant, describing how the people of First U are together with each other. Facilitated by the Covenant Team: Joan Beal, John Nader, and Kathy Rogers.
• May 25, 2008
  Spiritual Rites and Rituals in Iran
  Religious ceremonies, temple-caves, and sacred dance in Iran. Video.
• June 1, 2008
  Mimosa Breakfast
  Enjoy breakfast with the Round Table class, and provide the Curricula Team with comments on Round Table programs to assist with future planning.