All are WELCOME to attend. . .
an Adult Religious Education (RE) Class this spring. We hope to encourage multi-generational participation, so if you are between ages 16 and 116, please join in!
Sign up for a class or attend an event not only for the topic but also for the new connections you may find or deepen, and the self-knowledge you may gain.
FUUSE RE programs are inspired by community volunteers, as well as by curriculum purchased from the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Religious education is defined quite broadly here at FUUSE, consistent with our independent, democratic, self-governing process.
Please read on to get all the details. Sign up is usually required, as some classes can not run without a minimum number, so please mark your calendars early and let us know which classes look right for you.
SIGN UP on the Adult RE bulletin board in the Community Room or at the table during coffee hour on Sundays leading up to the course. Please record your email address AND telephone number.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fall 2011 Offerings • [See below for Ongoing Offerings]
Compassionate Communication
Facilitator: Gina Genest
Dates: Wednesdays, January 25th, February 1st, 8th & 15th
Time and Location: Morning session 9:30 am – 11:00 am OR Evening session 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Parsonage Room #3
NOTE: This class will be offered for two separate groups of participants a morning session and an evening session (It will be the same class for each group scheduled on the same days)
Is it hard for you to navigate through difficult conversations? Why do these types of conversations create stress for us? Were you taught tools that help you today when a difficult conversation presents itself? Do you find yourself reacting rather than responding? I know I didn’t get a class in all my years of schooling that provided me tools to navigate in difficult conversations and conflict.
Come learn new strategies that will allow you to exit these types of conversations with yourselves intact and without doing harm to others. Using the work of Marshall B. Rosenberg and The Center for Nonviolent Communication we will learn new ways to approach conversations that we find difficult to move through. The gift in the work is that is allows for choice in the midst of being in the “Uncomfortable Zone.”
This program may be extended based on participant input.
A school counselor/educator since 1977, Gina Genest holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a nationally certified massage therapist specializing in Craniosacral Therapy. Gina has been studying the work of Marshall B. Rosenberg and is interested in sharing the knowledge and tools Nonviolent Communication can provide with others. The work is grounded in compassion for self and others and leads ultimately to a more peaceful world in which we can all inhabit. This is an excellent course for enhancing the work of Social Justice.
A fee is associated with this course towards the purchase of Marshall B. Rosenberg’s book - Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life, 2nd edition.
SoulCollage®
Facilitator: Vandy Duffy
Dates: Saturdays January 28th OR February 25st
Time and Location: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Community Room
SoulCollage® booklet description
SoulCollage® is a fun path to self- discovery through collage making. No artistic background is necessary just the curiosity to try something new and make a beautiful deck of personal discovery cards. The only supplies you will need are a good pair of small scissors and a glue stick, everything else will be provided. Often we see printed images that appeal to us in magazines, calendars, greeting cards or on the internet. SoulCollage® helps each individual find the deeper meaning these images speak to within their psyche. There is no “right” way to create SoulCollage® cards. First you learn to trust your intuition to choose the images or as many card-makers have learned, let the images choose you. Next, your intuition works with your imagination to put images together on a card that “speaks to you.” As you create cards you meet parts of yourself. Some parts are old friends or “challengers” others may be completely new to you and SoulCollage® allows the introductions to take place. Vandy Leigh Duffy your SoulCollage® facilitator will be your guide through this exciting process.
Vandy Leigh Duffy M.Ed. is a trained and licensed SoulCollage® facilitator, storyteller and art educator.
Bio
Vandy Leigh Duffy, M.Ed.
I am a teaching artist and storyteller. My work is multi- and inter-generational. My passion lies in guiding each person on the journey of discovery of their unique inner voice through visual art and spoken word. My own journey has included work as a sign language interpreter, social worker, storyteller, mask maker, arts and UU religious educator. My understanding that each person embodies a dynamic soul that needs to be nurtured is the basis of all the work that I do.
SoulCollage® is so attractive to me because it is a fun and meaningful path to self-discovery through the collaging of visual images, and, anyone can do it!
To learn more about SoulCollage® visit www.soulcollage.com
One Time Courses
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Ongoing Offerings
Men at FUUSE
Facilitator: William Young
Dates: Fourth Wednesday of the month
Time and Location: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Parsonage Front Room
The role of the modern man seems to be constantly shifting in work, church, society and our families. Often that can be a challenging journey, that taken alone risks leaving the individual man unsure and unempowered. Join with the men of FUUSE to explore our masculine role, the gifts we have to offer and the legacy of our individual and shared experiences. Together, we'll explore our collective wisdom as men, as UUs, and as leaders and with that how we can bring our own lives’ purposes into action.
Sunday Morning Meditation Group
Facilitators: Rev. Kendra Ford and other experienced meditators
Dates: Every Sunday
Time and Location: 8:30 to 9:00AM, Minister's Study
Brand new to meditation? Join us. Experienced? Join us. This is a great place to start a practice or deepen your practice.
Small Group Ministry*
Co-coordinators: Ginny Berrien and Pam Greene
Dates: March to May, bi-weekly
Time/Place: To be announced
For over a decade, Small Group Ministry (SGM) has been an integral part of many UU congregations. SGM provides opportunities for people to reflect on life issues in a spiritual context while getting to know each other in a small group setting. A lay member of the church acts as a convener/facilitator, providing the topics for reflection and helping everyone to share and listen deeply to each other in a safe and caring environment. Participants in each small group commit to meeting for six sessions, usually bi-weekly. Groups for the spring begin in early March, with registration held in February. Day and Evening sessions will be held. Newcomers and long-time members welcome.
To SIGN UP or request more information, please contact Ginny Berrien and Pam Greene directly at
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, 580-1240 or
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, 347-1540
*These groups are intended for those age 18 or older
Knitting Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Parsonage to work on healing/spirituality shawls or other articles for our congregation. Beginner and experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome.
Contra Dance
Monthly Saturday contra dances are held in our Parish Hall with Richky Holt calling. live music is provided by Jim DiCarlo (Irish flute and pennywhistle), Silas Robinson (fiddle), Brad Robinson (guitar), and Nancy Fiske (pennywhistle, recorders, clarinet). You do not need experience or a partner. All dances will be taught and kids are welcome. Bring clean soft-soled shoes. Donations are reuqested, under 10 free.
Men's and Women's Pot Luck Suppers
Fun, food, and fellowship each month. We usually split into a men's group and a women's group, but ocassionally combine the two groups. Watch the Calendar, the Order of Service Announcements, and monthly Newsletter for details.
Lit FUUSE
The Lit FUUSE is a creative arts magazine that includes poetry, prose, photography, and fine art on a wide range of topics by, and for, FUUSE members. The latest edition, Volume 3, is now available.
For more information, please email Bob Moore at
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Outside FUUSE
UU Women and Religion
Retreat for Northern New England District Women's Group
check out www.uuwr.org > District Women's Groups > Northern New England District for details on this retreat.
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