Adult Religious Education Classes

Cakes for the Queen of Heaven

A UU course in feminist theology, Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, planned for spring 2020, was cancelled by Covid. We still have the materials and will offer this class when there is sufficient interest.

This course, created by UU Women and Religion (www.uuwr.org), is designed for adults but youth fifteen and older are welcome.

The first part, “In Ancient Times” has five sessions on pre-patriarchal goddesses in the Middle East and Europe in prehistoric and early historical times. The second part, “On the Threshold”, continues with six sessions on feminine images and voices in Judaism and Christianity. Each session is two hours.

The tentative plan was to hold the class on the first and third Sunday afternoons. Cindy Reiffen, who has taught the course at other UU churches, was to facilitate the sessions.  For more information or to express interest, contact Cindy Reiffen (or email the church at office@uuhagerstownmd.org. Include Cindy’s name  in the email text so our church secretary knows to forward it to her.)

Self-Guided Religious Education

       UUs believe in life-long learning so our monthly bookstore provides many titles to expand our understanding.

• UUCH Book Store

Open on the third Sunday of each month  in the sanctuary after the service. 

Discover the many excellent books published by the UU publishing houses, Beacon Press and Skinner House, at our UUCH bookstore. You pay list price but no shipping. Credit cards, cash and checks accepted.

A variety of popular titles for all ages on both UU and general interest topics are available.

Small Groups

Much of our continuing spiritual education happens in small groups which discuss books and topics from a UU perspective.

• Book Discussion Group    

Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The UUCH Book Group welcomes all enthusiastic readers.

For more information, visit the Book Group section on the Activities page under Connect.

 • Men’s Discussion Group

meets on the fourth Tuesday at 6:3p p.m. p.m. in the Martin House (brick building next to the sanctuary) and on ZOOM

The purpose of the men’s group is to give UUCH men an opportunity to meet and share ideas within the context of our Unitarian Universalist scope of interest.

For more information, visit the Men’s Group section on the Activities page under Connect.

• Women’s Spirituality Group 

meets on the first Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom in the winter and in person in the summer in the Martin House (brick building next to the sanctuary)

The mission of the Women’s Spirituality Group is to broaden and deepen friendship among UUCH women, encourage each other’s spiritual and intellectual growth, and provide comfort, aid, and support for life’s challenges and choices.  All  UUCH women are welcome.

For more information, visit the Women’s Group section on the Activities page under Connect.