Adult Religious Exploration

3L Book Club (Live, Love, and Laugh)

Coordinators: Anne Graham () and Janet Miller

Description: We operate as a dynamic and flexible group in order to meet the needs of the individual members. To date we have read books from the book club sets obtained from the public library as well as books suggested by members. Participants take turns facilitating the discussions.

Dates/Times: Second Thursday of each month at 2pm-4pm at KUF.

Writers' Workshop

Coordinator: Elaine Hammond ()

Description: A workshop in which participants share writings, encourage one another and examine the process of writing.

Dates/Times: The second and fourth Friday of each month from 12:30pm-2:30pm in one of the meeting rooms at KUF.

Sacred Circle Dancing

Coordinator: Judith Hazlett (613.545.7798)

Description:Dancing in the age-old manner of the circle can be a holy expression of oneself or just plain fun. No need for talent or experience. Just grab a hand and join in.

UNFORTUNATELY, this group is on a HIATUS, but hopes to have an occasional event. Please phone the co-ordinator if you would like to be on the email list for such an event.

Newcomers' Series

Coordinator: Sarah Adams (613.545.1788) and Kathy Sage ()

Description: These welcoming sessions are held every few 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 for the date of the next session.

Open Circle Book Group

Coordinator: Elaine Harvey () and Earl Porter ()

Description: This discussion group meets generally twice a month 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. Contact one of the coordinators in advance to confirm the date and location.

Soul Matters

Coordinator: Kim Irvine-Albano ()

Description: A program that offers an opportunity in a small group setting to discuss the theme of the month, and to help answer the question "What does it mean for each of us personally to live a life of ______?".Examples of monthly themes have included Discipline, Engagement, Story Telling, Love and Courage.

Dates/Times: Various small groups during both daytime and evenings. Groups meet once a month, on the last full week of the month. Contact the coordinator for further information about available groups.

Turn Of The Wheel

Coordinator: Rev. Kathy Sage ()

Description:Members spend a half day in shared silence and sharing focused on the coming season, as each individual explores her/his own spiritual practice.

Dates/Times: Approximately every six weeks from 9am to 12:30pm at a member's home. Space is limited, previous meditation experience required. Contact Kathy for more information.

Behind the Headlines

Coordinator: John Foster and Millie Morton ()

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 7pm during fall and winter. Please consult KUFLinks or the coordinators for details.

Unirondack Retreat

Coordinator: Jillann Rothwell ()

Description: This is KUF's traditional Fall get-together. Join us for the September 7-9, 2012 weekend for our annual visit to Camp Unirondack, a Unitarian retreat in the Adirondack Mountains. This 2 day retreat includes a whole host of possible activities, including art, canoeing, walking, swimming, board games and lots of great food.

Dates/Times: September 7-9, 2012. Near Lowville, NY. Sign up takes place in the Spring with payment due by June 30th.

Vocal Volunteers

Coordinator: Phyllis Robbins ()

Description: The choir (aka Vocal Volunteers) meets in the sanctuary at 9:30 Sunday morning for rehearsal before the service. Once or twice a month we sing for centering and offering music. Other musical selections are occasionally provided by small ensembles. No auditions required to join this serious but fun group! Join us and share your vocal or instrumental talent.

Dates/Times: Every Sunday at 9.30am before the regular service.

Great Religions of the World

Coordinator: Bev and Karl Hummitzsch ()

Description: A small group that meets after Sunday service once a month to view a half hour DVD followed by group discussion. The lectures are part of a series created by The Teaching Company and are given by outstanding university professors. Handouts on the material are sent in advance by email, if requested or are available at the meetings.

Dates/Times: Usually on the third Sunday following service, from 12-1pm. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish and join us for these stimulating and informative lectures. Contact Bev and Karl for further information.

Service Weavers

Coordinator: Anne Coward (, 613.653.2017)

Description: As a person attending KUF, Sunday services may be an important part of your personal religious exploration. Volunteering as a Service Weaver allows you to take this exploration to the next level. Researching and crafting the opening and closing words, a meditation or other parts of the service can provide a great opportunity for individual religious exploration and personal growth. This might mean that you would stand at the lectern and lead a guided meditation or read the Story for All Ages. It might also mean that you could help to find thought provoking passages or offer inspiring poetry that would be presented by someone else.

Dates/Times: Service Weavers meet once a month and volunteer their time as they are available to help weave together the various elements of a Sunday Service.