We offer a variety single-session and multi-session classes, presentations, discussions, and activities on Unitarian Universalism, spirituality and religion, life issues, practical skills, contemporary social issues, and other topics.

Visitors are welcome to all programs!

To view our Adult Faith Formation Facilitator Guide and submit your program proposal, CLICK HERE

Course Catalog 

How to Preach and Write a Sermon

Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Founders Hall. Registration is not required.

Rev. James will lead a class on “How to Preach and Write a Sermon” on Wednesday, March 15, 7-8:30 p.m. in Founders Hall. This class is especially for people who would like to participate in future worship services that feature lay speakers, though anyone is welcome to participate.

Registration is not required.

Date with Death Club Sampler
Sunday, April 2, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m., in Peace Hall room 201. Registration is not required.

Enjoy UUFR’s “Holy Bowly” lunch after worship and then join UUFR members Louise LaPlant, Janice Horner, and Kathleen Bardin for a 3-part sampler series of Date with Death Club, a death education program: because we all, eventually, have a date with Death.

Created by the UU minister Karen G. Johnston, MSW, M.Div, Date with Death Club explores mortality in community. Date with Death Club is an opportunity to learn, share, and deepen your own understanding of what death means to you and how you want to approach death — particularly your own.

“Afterlife / Afterlives,” April 2nd

Registration is not required.

Bible Explorations: “Who Do People Say That I Am?”
Wednesdays, March 22, and April 4, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., location TBD. Registration is required; see the description below to sign up.

The Lenten season is a good time to delve into the Christian Bible – aka the New Testament. During the six weeks between Ash Wednesday and Easter, we will consider many answers to the question Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” Teacher, miracle worker, revolutionary, God? Along the way we explore another question: “Who is Jesus to Unitarian Universalists – and to each of us?”

This series of four reading and discussion sessions is open to all. No special knowledge of the Bible or Christianity is necessary.

Bring a New Testament, any translation.

For information, email Rev. Karen Matteson.

Rev. Sasha’s Sabbatical Gleanings
Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., in Peace Hall room 201. Registration is not required.

Rev. Sasha will return on May 1st from her 3-months of sabbatical leave. Sabbatical is a time intentionality set aside in many faith traditions for rest, reflection, and renewal. It offers religious leaders a periodic opportunity to step away from the duties of ministry and nurture the inner spiritual wellsprings from which they draw in their ministry. Learn what Rev. Sasha did and learned in her time away, and what she’s excited about now that she’s back. There will be cake!

Registration is not required.

Weekly Schedule 

Bible Explorations: “Who Do People Say That I Am?” 3 of 4
Wednesdays, March 22 and April 4, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Music Room, Fellowship Hall. Registration required (see Course Catalog above)

Date with Death Club Sampler 3 of 3
Sunday, April 2, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m., in Peace Hall room 201, no registration required

Bible Explorations: “Who Do People Say That I Am?” 4 of 4
Wednesdays, April 4, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Music Room, Fellowship Hall, registration required (see Course Catalog above)

Rev. Sasha’s Sabbatical Gleanings
Wednesday, May 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m., in Peace Hall room 201, no registration required

Course Proposal

Would you like to lead an Adult Faith Formation offering? To learn more and submit a proposal for a class, activity, or presentation you’re interested in leading, please view our Adult Faith Formation Facilitator Guide available here. Need ideas? See if this list of past classes gives you inspiration!

What’s the Zoom Link?

Zoom link for all sessions (unless otherwise indicated): Click here to join by Zoom. (Meeting ID 574-108-518, Passcode: uufr3313)