Adult Programs
Adult Programs at UU Belfast
UUCB offers a wide range of ever-changing spiritual, educational, and creative programs across the adult life span. Some of our regular offerings are: Mindfulness Meditation, Seasoned Souls, Soul Matters, and Thursday Connections.
Weekly Programs
Mindfulness Meditation
Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00amLocation: Meeting Room
The UUCB mindfulness meditation group continues to meet in the fellowship room of the church from 9:30-11am on Wednesday mornings. Led by Bob Johansen, the group offers guided and silent meditation, teaching, group discussion, and chanting. Those interested in learning about mindfulness meditation or in restarting their practice will find this a good time to try out the group. A free will offering to support the UUCB will be taken at each group meeting. No registration or commitment is required.
Bob Johansen is a retired parish minister, spiritual director, and long-time practitioner and teacher of mindfulness meditation. For more information email Bob
Seasoned Souls
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30amLocation: On Zoom
Seasoned Souls wants you, that is if you are over age 60, share UU values, and would like to explore thought provoking ideas with other seniors. For over 7 years we have gathered Tuesday mornings 10:00 to 11:30 to consider, both individually and as a group, a wide variety of topics. We now meet only on Zoom.
Here are just a few examples of what we’ve chewed on over the years: permaculture, resilience, forgiveness, prayer, hatred, blessings, regrets, opening the heart, possibilities, friendship, aloneness, humor, belonging. Members take turns choosing a topic and then send out a brief resource for reading or viewing before our meetings. We begin with opening words, then check in on how our spirit is, followed by the reading and individual 5-minute reflections on the week’s topic. Next, we open up the discussion and end with closing words. Our sessions can be spiritually uplifting and heartfelt. We heartily welcome newcomers!
Please email Jan Anderson if you’d like to be added to our email list! JAN'S EMAIL
Here are just a few examples of what we’ve chewed on over the years: permaculture, resilience, forgiveness, prayer, hatred, blessings, regrets, opening the heart, possibilities, friendship, aloneness, humor, belonging. Members take turns choosing a topic and then send out a brief resource for reading or viewing before our meetings. We begin with opening words, then check in on how our spirit is, followed by the reading and individual 5-minute reflections on the week’s topic. Next, we open up the discussion and end with closing words. Our sessions can be spiritually uplifting and heartfelt. We heartily welcome newcomers!
Please email Jan Anderson if you’d like to be added to our email list! JAN'S EMAIL
Tai Chi with Dean - Beginners
Thursdays, 9am-10amBeginners class of Qigong and Tai Chi. Fundamental basics for slow and gentle movement are taught, as well as Qigong and Tai Chi forms.
Tai Chi with Dean - Yang Style Long Form
Thurdays, 10:15amLocation: Meeting Room
This classs focuses on the Yang Style Long Form 103 movements.
We use the Ten Essential Principles when practicing each specific movement in the form. Time is spent on practicing the whole form and relearning the movements of each form. There is also time for questions, which are always welcome.
Tai Chi with Dean - Yang Style Long Form 103 Practice
Saturdays, 9:30-10:30amLocation: Meeting Room or Sanctuary
Practicing the Yang Style Long Form 103 movements. This time is more of a practice session to familiarize us with the form through repeated practice.
Thursday Connections Conversations
Thursdays, 11am - 12:30pmLocation: On Zoom
Each Thursday at 11am we make space on Zoom for conversation and connection. While I (Rev. Amy) am away on sabbatical, you will receive an email on Thursday mornings with the Zoom Link. This is a self-facilitated time, open to anyone and everyone who would like a few moments of rich discussion and checking in on one another's lives.
As always, folks are encouraged to keep their individual check-ins to 6 minutes or less so that everyone has time to speak. It's also important to remember that this isn't a space to discuss politics. You can certainly share how you are being affected by the news of the day but we refrain from trying to argue or convince anyone of anything.
I hope you find this time to be nourishing and a source of comfort.
I will be missing you,
Rev. Amy
Vespers Service
Tuesdays at 7pmLocation: On Zoom
Vespers are back! Rev. Amy hosts Vespers each Thursday evening on Zoom.
Monthly and Semi-monthly Programs
Men's Circle
2nd and 4th Sundays following the worship serviceLocation: One of the RE rooms
The UU Belfast Men’s Circle welcomes all UU Belfast people who identify as men to join them.
The Fellowship exists to connect and support its members in the spirit of UU values through the sharing of thoughts, feelings, ideas, and reflections in an open and relaxed setting. The goal is to have a helpful structure along with relaxed spontaneity while maintaining a kindness of spirit.
Gatherings of the fellowship are open to self-identified men who are members or friends of the UU Church of Belfast, and who agree to our covenant.
Meetings are on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. One person is designated as moderator to help observe the covenant and keep track of time.
Meetings are on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. One person is designated as moderator to help observe the covenant and keep track of time.
See Dan Kirchoff for more information. EMAIL
Soul Matters (Description of the Program)
Location: At church or on Zoom, depending on the group
Each year, starting in September, our UUCB offers several Soul Matters groups with up to 10 members each, who meet together monthly through June at the church and/or on Zoom. Each group meets on different days and times, usually for 2 hours. While it’s definitely preferable to join a group in the fall, sometimes a group can accommodate a newcomer later than that.
The primary goal is to foster circles of trust and deep listening, leading to personal spiritual development and connection. We receive an online monthly packet from the UUA with readings and resources on a particular topic such as belonging, wonder, courage, vulnerability, change, healing, resilience, or commitment. Since spiritual development requires more than intellectual analysis of a topic, we’re encouraged to engage in one of several spiritual exercises offered. In addition, we’re invited to choose one of the reflective questions listed that most “speaks to us” so as to reflect on it for several days or weeks. In our meetings, each person has 5 uninterrupted minutes to speak about how their explorations led to deeper personal insight, after which there is open discussion. These groups truly embody Beloved Community. Welcome!
Come, join in one (or more) of these heart-warming spiritual journeys and connect with others deeply. Contact Cayla at office.uubelfast@gmail.com if you'd like to join a group or start your own!
Soul Matters with Bob
4th Thursday, 10:30am-NoonLocation: Meeting Room
Soul Matters with Debbie
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pmLocation: Meeting Room
Soul Matters with Maret
3rd Sunday, 11:30am-1:00pmLocation: Meeting Room