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, January 22   Doctrine of Discovery
Almost 550 years ago the Pope declared a doctrine which ultimately became part of US laws, regulating how we have treated the Native Americans. Come to learn more about how churches then and now played into this story, which also speaks to the value of separation of church and state. Leader: Carol Fencl

Sunday, January 29  Energy Options - Will they save you money?
Have you received notices with youyr utility bill about opting for a diffeent energy supplier? Have you wondered if it was a good move? Have you wondered what really happens when you sign up to purchase "green" power? We will discuss energy options,  including Duke Industries' GoGreen program, their carbon offset program and Cincinnati Bell Energy as a "green" energy supplier. To find out how much money  you mightt save, bring your average monthly kwh usage to the forum, to plug into a calculator.  Presenters: John Fanselow and Ethel Ingalls

Sunday, February 5 March Forth For Justice

Our local UU churches, through the UU Council, are joining forces to present a special weekend focused on Immigration next month. M.J. Pierson, Council President, will be the featured speaker at our forum, where you can learn more about the special guest speakers and how you too can "march forth for justice."

Sunday, Feb. 12  -Invisible: Slavery Today

On this anniversary of Lincoln the Emancipator's birthday, how can we still have slavery today almost 150 years later?  Discussion will focus on who are the slaves of today, how can they remain invisible, and what do we know about slavery in Cincinnati? Discussion Leader: Carol Fencl

Feb. 19 - Sensing the Unseen
Is there another world, or worlds, beyond what our physical senses show us?  Why do so many people all around the world believe in entities such as spirits, guides, angels, and ghosts?  John Kachuba, author of four books about ghosts, will moderate this spirited discussion.

  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

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.