2009 Winter/Spring Adult Education
Courses
Symbology Discussion Group
Tuesday
afternoons from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Every third week
starting January 6th Facilitated by Ali Steinbergs and
Susan Davis The Symbology Discussion Group will meet to
discuss and experience the symbols which occur in our
lives, especially those present in art, literature,
dreams, folklore, movies and TV. Everyone is welcome.
Spiritual Practices Support Group
Second and fourth Thursday morning each month, starting
Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
The Spiritual Practices
Support Group has practised several different types of
meditation, explored laughter yoga, the writing of
haikus, the use of mandalas, mindful eating, lectio
divina, and the creation of collages as spiritual
practices. Everyone is most cordially welcome. For
further information, please contact Don McFadyen, John
Stares or Ali Steinbergs.
Facing Financial Challenges
Monday, Jan.12, from 7:30 to 8:30
Facilitated by Mary
Fleming
The seminar is an overview of how to overcome
the most common financial challenges facing people
today. Armed with the simple yet powerful information of
basic financial concepts we can begin to make financial
choices that are in our own best interest.
Personal Awareness and
Communication: How to deal effectively with issues and
reach shared understanding.
Wednesdays, Jan. 28–March
4, 7–9 p.m.
Facilitated by Don McFadyen
This
interpersonal communication and conflict resolution
course is designed around two models of how we talk
about things—the Awareness Wheel and Four Styles of
Communication. Together these two models create the
opportunity to communicate with much more awareness and
confidence.
Who Wrote the New Testament?
Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Facilitated by Ali Steinbergs
Based on the book Who
Wrote the New Testament? by noted author, Biblical
scholar and divinity school Professor Burton L. Mack,
this two-hour course looks at the myths and facts behind
the authors of the New Testament. It’s not necessary to
have read the book.
The Power of Now
Five
consecutive Tuesday evenings
Feb. 17 and 24, March 3,
10 and 17, 7:30–9 p.m.
Facilitators: Nancy McMartin
and Joanne Dear
Participants will study the book The
Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle to discover spiritual
consciousness and enlightenment necessary for individual
and world peace. Both facilitators have been able to use
the lessons in this book to enjoy a more peaceful, less
stressful life.
Life Lines
Four consecutive
Wednesday mornings
Feb. 18 and 25, March 4 and 11, 10
a.m. to noon
Facilitators: Anne Wilson and Nancy
McMartin
Participants will use the book Life Lines:
Holding On (and Letting Go) by Unitarian Universalist
minister Forrest Church to create conversation and
communion as we search for answers to some of life’s
deepest questions.
Exploring the Dark Side of Human
Nature
March 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
10 a.m.
until 12 noon
Facilitators: Bill Fulton and Susan
Davis
The Unitarian Universalist religion is a
relentlessly optimistic one that focuses on the positive
potential of human beings. Consequently we have had
difficulty finding meaning in and dealing with the very
real presence of evil in our nature. In this four week
introductory course we will explore these issues through
readings and discussion.
Mindfulness and Commitment: The
mindful way to
getting on with your life.
March
25–April 29, Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Facilitators: Don
McFadyen and Jan Wilson
Mindfulness offers us a more
effective way of dealing with our busy, frequently
negative, minds. Participants will learn a variety of
mindfulness skills and explore different strategies for
identifying their passion.
Writers’ Circle:
Meaningful
Memoirs will continue as the theme.
We meet on the
first Wednesday of each month, from 9.30–11.30 a.m., in
the church library.
New members welcome. For further
information call Valerie
Nielsen at 905-643-5425.
Food for Thought Book Club
We
meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday in the Church
Library.
All are welcome. We have chosen the
following books:
Jan. 19: The Perfection of the
Morning by Sharon Butala
Feb. 16: Infidel by Ayaan
Hirsi Ali
Mar. 16: The Film Club by David Gilmour
AND Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Apr. 20: The
Sparrow by Mary Daria Russell
May 25*: Late Nights on
Air by Elizabeth Hay
Jun. 15: Potluck and book
selection for following year
* May meeting one week
later due to Victoria Day
For more information,
contact Maureen Ellison at 905 -526 8894.
Singing Meditation
Watch for
information on a singing meditation session with Rachel
Derry.
More information is available in
the Winter/Spring Adult Education brochure.
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