Adult Religious Exploration

Faith Exploration doesn’t stop when you grow up, it just gets better!  As Unitarian Universalists we believe that everyone has the right and the responsibility to curate their own spiritual experience.  You may be looking for a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries, a respite for your heart and soul, or inspiration to put your faith into action.  The Emerson ARE program provides a variety of offerings for all interests and learning styles through:

• Stimulating Curriculum & Resources – learning UU history, exploring spiritual practices, deepening our understanding of social justice and climate change, discuss socio-cultural ethics
• Supportive Social Interaction – sharing diverse viewpoints while practicing the art of listening and positive communication
• Enriching Activities, Projects, Field Trips – facilitating individual experience and reflection, community-building, and connections to social justice work 

Each Sunday we offer 2-4 different drop-in sessions during “Second Hour” from 11:15AM  - 12:15PM. All are free and open to all adult members, friends, and visitors.  Many include a virtual attendance option in addition to the in-person gathering.

We also offer mid-week thematic series, workshops, and special opportunities for learning. These are offered either as in-person, virtual or hybrid classes depending on the topic.

Past topics have included : Ethical Conversations, Sacred Language, Mindfulness Toolkit, Sermon Writing, and Let's Talk About Race.

In addition we offer ways to deepen your spiritual practice including:

• Weekly Buddhist Sitting Group and Qi Gong Practice group
• Listening circles – Groups of 6-10 that meet monthly for deep sharing and exploration of various topics.