Path to Spiritual Engagement
The Path to Spiritual Engagement is designed to invite members into deeper spiritual inquiry by building and identifying their own theological beliefs and identity, through classes, spiritual practices and study groups. This Path is open to members and to seekers.
First Step: Members or seekers who wish to engage with this path should take Building Your Own Theology and consider connecting with a Theological Identity Group.
Building Your Own Theology: This is a “beginner’s mind” group that invites engagement with basic theological questions: Who or What Is God? What happens after we die? What are my obligations to other human beings? What is religious community? This class is a requirement for the Spiritual Maturity classes.)
Current Theological Identity Groups:
HAFA (Humanists, Atheists, Free-Thinkers, Agnostics) The HAFA group is a gathering of members of West Shore who discuss a variety of topics as viewed through the lens of humanism, atheism or agnosticism. All free thinkers are welcome. HAFA meets the second Wednesday of the Month, at 7:00 p.m. Note the change from the 2nd Thursday of the month..
UU Buddhist Meditation Group. A meditation group called the River Rocks Sangha meets every Friday at 8 a.m., from mid-August to mid-June, for two periods of sitting meditation followed by discussion. Leader: Rev. Wayne Arnason.
UU Christian Fellowship. The UU Christian Fellowship purpose and intention is to study liberal Christianity through a Unitarian Universalist lens. It meets the first Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m. Led by Rev. Kathleen Rolenz.
Morning Forum Returns!
Morning Forum returns this fall with programs suggested by church members and will feature speakers and experts on topics of interest to West Shore members from both the larger community and members inside the church. Morning Forum will be held at least monthly. Check Shorelines or the church website for the most up-to-date information on the scheduled time and list of speakers.