Adult Sunday School Class, Sunday Mornings, 10-11 a.m., Library
Facilitator and to register: Ted Otteson, ottesont@umkc
Text: Religion and the Critical Mind, by Rev. Dr. Anton Jacobs, a journey which takes us through critiques of religion from ancient times through Renaissance, Enlightenment, modernism, postmodernism, and beyond. Discounted price of text: $45.50.
Registration is requested to gauge the level of interest. Classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient registrations. Cancellation notices will only be sent to those who have registered.
Every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.
Gnawing for Knowledge: Every Wednesday, 12-1pm, Meeting Room
Facilitator: Larry Bloomer, ldb64114@aol.com. Video from The Great Courses Series–Meaning of Life: Perspectives from the World’s Great Intellectual Traditions.
Class Offerings for May
Talk about Movies: 2nd Wed of month, May 9, 7pm, Meeting Rm
Go see the movies “Salmon Fishing in Yemen,” “Hunger Games” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” at the theaters and come for a lively discussion.
Facilitators: Susan Sarachek, susan@altercounseling.com, 816-721-7459; Bonnie Postlethwaite, postlethwaiteb@umkc.edu, 913-221-4763
Science and Spirituality: Wednesdays, May 2 & 16; 6:30-8:30pm, Grace Hill Library Facilitator: Louann Stahl, 816 941-4043 or louannstahl@aol.com
The relationship of science and spirituality has long been debated. New discoveries in science and a widening view of spirituality are making the conversation very interesting today. Ervin Laszlo, the well known philosopher scientist, has written: “In light of the current revolutionary advances in the natural sciences and in the study of consciousness, the concepts of matter, life and of mind have undergone major changes.” Also, the Newtonian world scientific view and the quantum view of reality are quite different. The paleontologist priest, Teilhard de Chardin, believed that science and religion were two sides of one coin. Are we finding that to be more valid? We will explore the answers to that question and more in this course.
The text for the course will be Quantum Questions: the Mystical Writings of the World’s Great Physicists. (very small volume) It may be purchased very reasonably at Amazon.com. There will also be handouts, discussions and CD’s with prominent scientists.
Humanist Book Club: Thurs, May 17: 6:30pm, Library
Becoming More Fully Human, by Rev. Dr. William Murry, chapter 2.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR.
May 9-10, Register by April 18.
Coordinator: Carolyn Connor, carolyn.connor@gmail.com 913-850-8885
The Adult Education Committee has investigated the costs of a 2-day trip to see the Crystal Bridges Museum ofAmerican Art. The trip would include: Crystal Bridges Museum (free admission), Trails walking tour, Skyspace light show entitled The Way of Color. (free admission), Walton original 5 & 10 museum. Hotel room (2 people): $148.03 + $4 for breakfast. Transportation: dependent on the number of people going. Meals: 2 lunches and dinner
Sign up on the sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board across from the book sale area or contact Carolyn Connor, carolyn.connor@gmail.com, 913-850-8885
Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership. 3 Wednesdays: May 9, 23, 30: 6:30pm, Grace Hill Library. Members of the Board will facilitate. Contact Diann Spencer, d.spencer.kc@gmail.com
One of the Steinke/APTrecommendations was to review and update the governance structure of All Souls. To accomplish this and to better understand alternate governance structures, the Board and Rev. Brooks have spent several months reading and discussing the book Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership by UU minister and Alban Institute senior consultant Rev. Dan Hotchkiss. Join in that conversation!
Join members of the Board in an Adult RE class to read the book and talk about the pros and cons of alternate governance structures and what might be a better structure for All Souls. Participants will be asked to buy (available from the book store) and read the book to take part in discussions of the concepts and suggestions.
