St. John's

Adult Religious Education takes many forms at St. John's. We have discussions, lectures, practice groups, book-based classes, adult forums, and even a film series! Most of our classes are either on Sundays or on Tuesday evenings. Some have childcare available for those who preregister. All of our classes are open to members, friends, and neighbors in the community. There is no charge to attend any of our classes, although some of the classes require books.

Classes are available during the year in the following five areas:

1, Unitarian Universalist History and Identity

II. Religion: Theology and Faith Development

III. Spiritual Practice

IV. Social Justice and Ethics

V. Community and Personal Growth

 Sunday Forums

Forums are held before the church service, 10  - 10:45 a.m. in Krolfifer Hall, across from the sanctuary. We try to present a variety of viewpoints on topics of interest to the St. John's community. It is in our sharing together that we clarify what we believe and help others to do likewise. All are welcome to attend.

Members and friends who would like to present a forum are asked to contact Carol Fencl or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

It is not necessary to register to attend any forum. Come to any that interest you.

 Sunday, Feb. 26  - Nurturing Creativity

We will watch a Ted Talk video of Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, discussing the creative process and how one can help it along.  Writers, artists, crafters, anyone who has struggled to bring a creative process to completion (and haven't we all at some time?) will enjoy listening to Gilbert.  St. John's library has two copies of Gilbert's book if you want to read it before seeing the video.  Discussion following the video will be led by Pamela Wilz.

Sunnday, March 4 -  From Homelessness to Housing: Cincinnati's Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)

IHN of Cincinnati provides temporary shelter in church basements and comprehensive programs at the agency site to move families from homelessness to permanent housing. IHN is the only shelter that takes 2-parent families and families with teenage boys. Learn about St. John's commitment to IHN and how you can help.  www.IHNVCincinnati.org for more information. Presenter - Wanda Crawford.

Sunday, March 11 - Religion & Politics 2012 - Part One - Mormonism

With the sold-out Broadway show The Book of Mormon Musical, two Mormon candidates for president, and unprecedented media attention, Newsweek declared 2011 "the year of the Mormon." What will the election year of 2012 bring for Mormonism and its relationship with the American mainstream? In this brief talk, we'll explore who Mormons are in America, drawing on history, survey research, global outreach, theological beliefs, and daily praactices. We'll look at who Mormons are politically and investigate why one in five Americans reports being unwilling to vote for any Mormon candidate on principle. An informal question-and-answer period will follow. Presenter, Dr. Jana Reiss.

  Registration for Winter has finished. If you are interested in one of the classes below, please contact the leader or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION   Winter 2011-2012

Programs listed by Day of the Week

Forums

Sunday mornings – Drop In

10 – 10:45 a.m.– weekly - Held in Krolfifer

• Teacher, Guide, Companion: rediscovering Jesus in a secular world

Sunday afternoon. Feb. 5

1 – 2:30 p.m.- Chapel

Great Decisions

Sunday afternoons – Feb. 12 – April 1

   1 – 2:30 p.m. Chapel

On the Same Page - Book discussion

Suppression

Tues. evening March 13

7 – 8:30 p.m.   Wells Room

Techniques for Wise Thinking and Discourse

rescheduled from January

Tues. evening March 20 &, 27

7 - 8:15 p.m. - Gandhi

Tai Chi

Thurs. eve Jan. 5 – March 29   13 sessions

5:45 – 6: 45 p.m   - Krolfifer Hall

Food for Thought

 Friday, March 16

7 p.m. Potluck 7:30 Movie

Krolfifer

 MARCH FORTH FOR JUSTICE

Immigration day-long Seminar

Sponsored by the UU Council

Sat. March 3   9 – 5

Sharonville Convention Center   $20 for lunch

Sunday, MARCH 4 – Social Action in afternoon - Friendship Park rally

NO CHARGE for any of the classes at St. John’s

St. John's Bookstore - next open during registration in March.

We have a variety of books from Skinner and Beacon Press available at significant discounts when the bookstore is open.
It is open at the registration time in the fall, and subsequent registration times for winter and spring.