Adult Education Programs

Fall 2004

Boot Camp leader Nancy McCarthy will guide a 45 minute program of gentle stretching and movement to build strength, flexibility and balance. There will be a $20.00 fee covering the full course. Men and women are welcome to stretch together.

The FRS Current Events Forum
First and third Sundays of each month before church, starting Oct. 3
9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Lower Meetinghouse Conference Room

Purpose: To provide our community a platform for free discussion of events occurring in the larger world which are of burning concern to us. To create an environment in which ideas are respected and may be expressed in an atmosphere of openness and honesty and are met with support and safety - if not always agreement! Each meeting will have a Focus Topic, announced in advance, and a facilitator or team of facilitators chosen from the group. An occasional outside expert on a chosen topic may be invited to lead the discussion. All welcome. Topics will be announced.

Friday Morning Study/Discussion Group
Begins Sept. 24
10-11:30 a.m. in the Lower Meetinghouse Conference Room

Last spring the group discussed ethics and religious books chosen by Nancy Herbison-Evans, who will announce this fall's book at the first meeting Sept. 24.

Exploring Unitarian Universalism
3 Sundays, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, and Nov. 7
11:45 a.m. in the Lower Meetinghouse Conference Room

Have you been considering becoming a member of the first religious Society, but wanted to know more about Unitarian Universalism? Here is your chance! Tom Stites and Alexandra Mezy will discuss the history and philosophy of the church, the Congregationalist model of governance, and introduce some of our leaders and Harold Babcock in a small supportive group. Bring your coffee and join in.

The OpenBook Group
Monthly meetings on the third Wednesday, starting Oct. 20
7:00 p.m. in the Lower Meetinghouse.

In this book group we will discuss a different book each month, using our liberal religious beliefs as a centerpiece. Open to everyone. A list of books will be announced in September in the Steeple Bi-Weekly.

Knitting with Eileen
Led by Eileen Fitzgerald
Every other Saturday in the Lower Meetinghouse Conference Room
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Beginners are welcome. Eileen brings needles and yarn to every meeting to get the novice started. Bring your knitting projects and Eileen will troubleshoot problems. Join this ongoing group for knitting and fun.

Men Can Read Too Book Group

Monthly meetings on the first Sunday, except for September, when the meeting will be the second Sunday, held at participants' homes
6:30 p.m.

The group will discuss How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llwellyn at their first meeting this September. Some copies are still left at local bookstores. Please call Stan Cecil for more details.

The Adult Education Committee

Florence Mercer, Chair
Catherine Garnache
Nancy Herbison-Evans
Stan Kilty
Leslie Lipkind
Annie Maurer
Josie Seymour