May 11, 10:00 a.m.

Personal Theology: A New Model of Meditation

Nura Laid, a senior faculty member at the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism, Sufi Peacemaking: Nura will show a video of her students applying this approach in Belize. UU Church of Berkeley.

Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Women & Religion

Join us at the UU Church in Livermore for a potluck lunch and program, Art Reflects Life. Bring an object of art that is meaningful to you, and stay for the business meeting in the afternoon. For more information contact Jeane Orjas.

May 18, 10:00 a.m.

Personal Theology: Windows to the World of Spirit

David Richardson, quality assurance officer at the Advanced Light Source (ALS), a particle accelerator at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He has also had a lifelong interest in the spiritual traditions of Humankind. David will present five sacred images that have helped shape his understanding of the role each person must play in the evolution of consciousness in the universe. UU Church of Berkeley.

Saturday, May 31, 5:00-10:00 p.m.

Swingin’ at the Casba: Dinner and Dance Party

Moroccan inspired meal followed by dancing to popular 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s popular dance tunes played by the Jambalaya Jazztet.Tickets: $40 for dinner & dancing; $20 for dancing starting at 7 pm. Contact: Catherine McDonald: 510-965-1646. UU Church of Berkeley.

First Tuesdays, October 2 through May 6, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

The Power of Myth in Movies

Cinema is a powerful and captivating medium for exploring the archetypal nature of our experience as human beings. Using eight contemporary films as a springboard, we will explore a rich variety of mythic themes. Each session will begin with a brief presentation about an aspect of myth central to the movie being discussed. Then we will move to an animated, yet focused discussion. We will include questions asking us to reflect on how the mythic dimension of each films relates to the development of our personal myths. Led by Richard Stromer, who has a doctorate in mythological studies and world sacred traditions as viewed from the perspective of depth psychology. Suggested Donation: $40. To register, call Richard Stromer (510) 682-6302 or Lynnette Delgado (510) 799-0747. At the UU Church of Berkeley.

Wednesdays, March 5 – May 21, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Mindfulness Meditation

Led by Donna Davis. Suggested fee: $60. To register, call Donna Davis (510) 526-0671. UU Church of Berkeley.

First Thursdays through May, 2008, 7:15-9:15 p.m.

Female Spirituality

The First Unitarian Church of San Jose is hosting a monthly series of discussions on the history of female spirituality in the Fireside Room, which is accessible to those with physical challenges. We will meet on the first Thursday of each month through May 2008. A small fee will cover duplication of materials. Please contact Nancy Coleman at 408-985-5778 or nancybcoleman@mac.com for further information.

First Sunday of every month (through May, 2008), 10:00-11:00 a.m.

UU Bible Study

This class will be Bible Study from a UU perspective, led by the Rev. Lisa Sargent. Participants will focus mostly on the life and parables of Jesus. What wisdom do these ancient texts and scriptures have to offer us for life today? Feel free to join us for 1 session or many. UU Church of Berkeley

Second Sunday of every month (through May, 2008), 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Walking our Talk: Dialogue to Live the Vision

This class, led by Rev. Cathleen Cox Burneo, will explore concrete processes people can use to help stay on track with meaningful, productive dialogue that moves towards living our covenant and fulfilling our shared vision—even without others being trained in using them! This class series, based on a blend of Non Violent Communication and Family Systems theory, will offer practice in an effective model for building trust and positive energy as we work to explore and resolve differences. Feel free to join us for 1 session or many. UU Church of Berkeley

Third Sunday of every month (Sept. 16, Oct. 21, and more), 9:40 a.m.

The Bible: Not Just for Fundamentalists

The premise of this series, led by Jim Craig, is that the Bible was not intended to be read literally. Rather, by reading it as literature, we can discover some very rich moral and psychological insights. Jim is a former Presbyterian minister (now a Unitarian) and taught comparative religion at an eastern boys school for many years.

The series will be especially helpful to those who just want to know some of the great stories in the Bible AND to those who, earlier in life, turned off on the Bible altogether because they were expected to accept everything in the book without question. In this series, there will be lots of questions. UU Fellowship of North Bay. Join us at 1515 Pueblo in Napa.

Third Sunday of every month (through May, 2008), 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Queer Thea/ologies

This class, led by Donna Sequeira, examines Gay, Straight, Transgender, Bisexual, Lesbian, Intersex, and Queer thea-ologies within their multicultural and inter-religious contexts. We will look at experience, identity, community, economics, sex and relational configurations in order to explore key themes in Queer thea/ologies and the practical building of religious community. Theory, story, poetry, film, art, music, ritual and personal story will ground this class in lived reality as we explore what it means to live in the multiplicity of queer communities. Feel free to join us for 1 session or many. UU Church of Berkeley

Fourth (and Fifth) Sunday of every month, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Heritage and Tradition

Led by ministers and seminarians. Learn more about this rich religious tradition. UU Church of Berkeley