RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION: ADULTS

 

 

Joining in the Exploration: After each service take a moment to sign up for a printed name tag and share your e-mail address in order to receive KUFLinks, our monthly newsletter.  The “sign-up table” is by the literature rack; take a pamphlet for more information.  Sign up for activities and more information while you enjoy coffee hour and conversation.  Once a month we share a “finger food” potluck lunch after the service  that we call Shared Lunch.  Please join us!

 

The Fellowship celebrates together on other occasions.  Thanksgiving Monday sees a potluck dinner, a Christmas Day potluck is held every year and an Outdoor Activities Day at the Little Cataraqui Conservation Area will take place January 2, 2011.  Many members and friends have family who live at a distance and our gatherings on these holidays create a warm, welcoming, informal setting to celebrate with other KUF members and friends.  At other times during the year we hold other “all ages” events that help everyone to become better acquainted over a meal or informal activities.  They are announced on Sunday morning, often with an accompanying sign-up sheet at the table by the entrance, and are detailed in the KUFLinks monthly newsletter.

 

All Adult Religious Exploration activities and programmes are open to everyone, newcomers and old time KUFer’s alike, with the exception of specific activities where it is noted in the description.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the coordinator of the activity or Anne Coward (hatton_coward@yahoo.ca) , chair of the Adult Religious Exploration committee.

 

The following is a selection of Adult Religious Explorations at KUF. A full brochure will be available at the end of September, and its contents posted on this website.

 

Behind the Headlines

Coordinator: John Foster and Millie Morton johnandmillie@sympatico.ca

Description: In-depth discussion of current events and timely topics to glean what's new, sort out fact from propaganda and exchange views, while respecting each other as friends.

Dates/Times: Once a month on Monday at 7 PM during fall and winter. Please consult KUF Links or the coordinators for details.  

 

Newcomers' Series 

Coordinator: Sarah Adams  sadams@cogeco.ca  Chair, Membership Committee or                              Rev. Kathy Sage kufmin@kingston.net

 Description: These welcoming sessions are held every two or three months after Sunday services to allow people new to the fellowship to gather, get to know each other and ask questions about KUF, and Unitarian Universalism. 

Dates/Times:  Watch in our newsletter KUFLinks (www.kuf.ca) for the date of the next session.  

 

Writers' Workshop
Coordinator: Elaine Hammond hammonds@kos.net 
Description: A workshop in which participants share writings, encourage one
another and examine the process of writing.
Dates/Times: The fourth Wednesday of each month from noon – 2PM at KUF.  Subject to change - check with Elaine regarding the time and location for upcoming meetings.

 

Big Issues, Small Groups (BISG)  Group 1
Coordinator: Elaine Hammond and Allan Hammond hammonds@kos.net for third
Monday of the month evening sessions.
Description: A small group that meets to explore the issues raised by the
"big issue" sermon of that month (usually given on the first Sunday of each
month) and other topics related to recent sermons and UU principles.
Dates/Times: The third Monday of each month, 7-9 PM (October 2009 to May
2010) at Elaine and Allan's home, Kingston.  For more information, please contact the Hammonds at hammonds@kos.net 

 

Sacred Circle Dancing

 Coordinator: Anne Tolley ,tolleya@hotmail.com

 Description:   Dancing in a circle is one of the oldest ways to celebrate community and our connection to the earth around us. Put stress aside and move together to music from around the world. New and centuries-old steps are always taught. Families, singles and beginners – no partners required, you are welcome to start any time.
Dates/Times: Third Thursday of each month  7PM at KUF.

 

Big Issues, Small Groups (BISG)  Group 2
Coordinators: Bev and Karl Hummitzsch santoshabev@hotmail.com  for third
Sunday of the month afternoon sessions.
Description: A small group that meets to explore the issues raised by the
"big issue" sermon of that month (usually given on the first Sunday of each
month) and other topics related to recent sermons and UU principles.
Dates/Times: Usually third Sunday at about noon following the Service – bring a sandwich if you wish and join us upstairs.  Contact Bev and Karl for dates and more information.

 

Open Circle

Coordinators: Elaine Harvey (meharvey@kos.net) and Earl Porter (bevearl@kos.net)

Description: This discussion group meets to share their ideas and questions concerning books or essays that they have chosen to read.  Participants take turns facilitating the discussions, which are usually followed by free-flowing chatting and snacks.

Dates/Times: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, from 7:30 pm in members’ homes.  (Contact one of the coordinators in advance to confirm the information, topic, date and location).

 

Open Circle Too

Coordinators:  Anne Graham annegenator@gmail.com   Janet Miller

Description:  We are both a book/and discussion group, as the book is the vehicle that takes us on many unexpected journeys.  Participants are invited to take turns in leading discussions but it’s not obligatory. New members are welcome.

Dates/Times: meet the second Thursday of the month 2-4 p.m. usually at KUF.

 

Young Adult Group

Coordinator: Katherine Burrows lunaforest2006@hotmail.com  There is a Young Adult Group at KUF which has been  meeting monthly on Sunday evenings from  5:30 - 8ish -  email <kuf@kingston.net> for more on this.