Adult Sunday Class
Sunday mornings, 10 a.m., Grace Hill Library
A study of "The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling" by James Hillman. Facilitated by Ted Otteson.
"We dull our lives by the way we conceive them. We have stopped imagining them with any sort of romance, any fictional flair. So, this book picks up the romantic theme, daring to envision biography in terms of very large ideas such as beauty, mystery and myth....This book also risks the inspiration of big words, such as 'vision' and 'calling,' privileging them over small reductions." -- James Hillman
September Book Club
Monday, September 13, 7-8:30, Grace Hill Library
Text: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Book Club returns to the first Monday of the month in October and subsequent months.
Adult Education Class Offerings
Registration for classes is required so we can gauge the level of interest. Classes are subject to cancellation if an insufficient number of people register. Cancellation notices will only be sent to those who have registered. Register for classes by clicking on the Register for class link to send the committee coordinator an email message with the names of everyone you are registering.
Sunday, Sept. 12, 1:30-3pm @ UMKC Miller Nichols Library:
The Changing Look of Academic Libraries
Teacher: Bonnie Postlethwaite Register
for this class
Class Description: The UMKC Miller Nichols has installed a high density, robotic storage system to house 80% of its collection, providing quicker access materials of all types and opening space for collaborative learning and cultural enrichment. This class is held on the UMKC campus at the Miller Nichols Library and includes a tour of the new “Robot” area of the library as well as a presentation and discussion about how academic libraries are changing to enable collaborative and life-long learning of students, faculty and community users. For directions and more information, go to: http://p.web.umkc.edu/postlethwaiteb/allsouls/asuu-class-flyer.html
Wednesdays, Sept 15 & 29, Oct. 6 & 20, 6:30pm: Let's Talk
about Gardening
Teacher: Chuck Downing Register for this
class
Class Description: Chuck Downing has been our grounds keeping chair for several years and will trade gardening tips, discuss the use of rain gardens, rain barrels, how to apply our 7th principle at home, etc. Learn how All Soul’s grounds can be a resource for planning and study.info and questions.
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6:30-8:30pm: Seven Flavors of Humanism
Teacher: Greg Brown Register for this
class
Class Description: Interested in reading and discussing humanist articles
and books? We will begin by looking at a short paper by Rev. John H. Weston,
The Seven Humanisms and How They Grew. He offers a succinct overview of
humanism's evolution over the past two millenia. Email Greg Brown gbrown831@comcast.net,
for a digital copy of the paper.
Bring your ideas for possible books to read in future sessions. Some of
us are considering a monthly Humanist Book Club if there is sufficient interest.
Wednesdays, Sept. 22 & 29, 6:30-8:30pm: Ascending Humanity
Teacher: Louann Stahl Register for
this class
Class Description: Each week a DVD program by Barbara Marx Hubbard, a well-known
futurist, will be shown and discussed.
Thursdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 18 7-8:30pm
Beginning American Sign Language
Teachers : Cheryl Westra and Lynisa Robinson Register
for this class
Class Description: This class is designed for busy adults. Students must
be 16 years or older. Learn some basic American Sign Language vocabulary,
greetings, and be introduced to ASL structure and deaf culture. Suggested
book: Random House Webster’s Pocket American Sign Language by Elaine
Costello,Ph.D.
Cheryl is a graduate of the Maplewoods College ASL interpreter training
program and Lynisa has been involved with community-based ASL classes for
25 years. Please bring $10 to first class for handouts.
Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17 Dec 1, 15, 29 Jan 12, 26 4-
5:30 PM
Understanding Grief
Teachers: Carolyn Connor and Pat Kenoyer Register
for this class
Class Description: This class will help people grow through their grieving process.
Thursdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21,28 6:30-8:30pm
The Practice of Good Will
Teacher: Ted Otteson Register for
this class
Wednesday, Oct. 27 6:30-8:00 PM
Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America: a New Collecting Initiative
Teachers: Stuart Hinds, Christopher Leitch, David Jackson Register
for this class
Class Description: Information about GLAMA, the Gay and Lesbian Archive
of Mid-America, a new collecting partnership between the Kansas City Museum,
UMKC Nichols Library, and the Jackson County Historical Society. Learn about
some of the many treasures already collected and get a glimpse of the history
of gays and lesbians in Kansas City.