Please check the UUFSD Event Online Calendar for the latest information on meeting times and locations.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUPS

There are two Buddhist meditation groups sponsored by the Fellowship. One meets on Thursday evenings (6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.) and the second on Friday mornings (10:30 a.m.). Both groups meet in the Palmer Library. There is a sitting meditation followed by study group. Our groups are always open to newcomers.

For more information, please contact Christie Turner (Thursday), ; Robin Mitchell (Friday), .

BUDDHIST SANGHA

There is an additional meditation group called a "Sangha" that meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Palmer Library. The Sangha is based on the Vipassana tradition. Vipassana is the primary meditation technique that was taught by the Buddha and involves paying mindful attention to present moment experiences in a way that leads to clarity, relaxation, and coming into harmony with our experiences. Each session will provide guided meditation instructions and discussion, a talk on the Buddha's teachings (presented in a non-sectarian way), a question and answer time, and practice assignments that call for applying the teachings to everyday life. We are open to newcomers.

For more information, please contact Bob Isaacson, .

GREEN SANCTURAY ACTION GROUP

In concurrence with the UU seventh principle to respect the interdependent web of all existence, the Green Sanctuary Action Group have taken on the task of increasing awareness of environmental issues in our community, as well as creating environmental health on our campus, and motivating community action.

For more information, please contact Gloria DeRouen, .

MEN'S GROUP

The Men’s Group meets regularly at the UUFSD. The goal of the group is to build friendship, connection, support, self-awareness and communications skills through authentic sharing. The current group is closed, but members of the group are available to help form a second men’s group.

For more information, please contact Larry Jones, .

ONLINE GROUPS

There are two online yahoo subscription groups which UUFSD members and friends can join. The first is uufsd_ann. This is group is for activities and events directly related to our fellowship and of interest to large groups within it. Posting is limited to the moderators and UUFSD Board members. The other group is uufsdonline. This is an open forum where members and friends can discuss interesting news items, political thoughts, etc.

PURSUING WISDOM

The Pursuing Wisdom Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Palmer Library from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Its aim is to explore the implications of our current experience to spiritual and/or emotional growth and each meeting focuses on a specific, thought-provoking topic for discussion. All are welcome.

For more information, please contact Nancy Ross, .

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS

Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8-9 a.m. in Founders Hall.

For more information, please contact Judith Barney, .

SPIRITUAL GROWTH CIRCLES

Spiritual Growth Circles are groups of 8-10 people who meet once a month with a trained facilitator from within the Congregation to explore important spiritual questions. The purpose is to provide a way for people to get to know others in the Congregation in a deep and meaningful way as we pursue our individual spiritual growth and deepen our connections with the Fellowship. Each month the groups will discuss the theme of that month's sermons, using material prepared by the SGC Committee and Rev. David. For more information, please contact Lisa Shaffer, .

SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSIONS

The Sunday Morning Discussion Group meets from 8:45 to 9:45 in the Core/kitchen area or Library. The group is open to anyone. Discussions range from current events, religious, philosophical, political musings and more. All are welcome; just show up. For more information, please contact Michael Parr, .

UUFSD DISCUSSION GROUP

We have two monthly discussion groups. Each one meets at 10:00 AM. The first group meets on the first Wednesday and the second group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. We alternate with each member having a chance to select a topic for discussion and act as host/moderator for the meeting, which can take place at a member's home or at the UUFSD Palmer Library, subject to its availability. We welcome members into either or both groups.

The subject matter for topics is wide open and can range from politics, religion, art, science, ecology, personal philosophy, special experiences, etc.

For more information, please contact Steve Rosen, .

WOMEN OF THE WORLD

The WOW (Women of the World) Discussion Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month (12:30 to 2:00 P.M.). A member of the group hosts each meeting. That host chooses the subject for discussion. The group usually has lunch together at the host’s home, a restaurant or UUFSD Library and occasionally takes a “field trip” together.

For more information, please contact Dianne Graham, or Linda Howard, .