Current and Upcoming Lifespan Learning Classes.  Updated 5/12/2010. 

General Information

At UUCL, we strive to offer Lifespan Learning experiences that will help people improve their lives, learn together, grow in spirit, and build our community. Some of these classes are suitable for teenagers who are interested in learning and participating in the class. Many of these classes and groups are free of charge. If there is a fee, it is included in the description. If the cost is an issue for you, scholarships may be available.  For most classes you receive the most benefit if you attend regularly.

To Register for a Class

Unless a specific contact person is listed, contact Stacey Stone at uucldre@uucl.org. It is important to SIGN UP for classes so that we can prepare and send you updates. If not enough people are interested in any given class, we may need to cancel.
Child care is provided on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm and for some other times. When you sign up for a class, please specify if child care is needed and the ages of the children.

Current Classes

Poi Lessons with Marie CC Conger in the Great Hall All ages welcome! (Children under 12 should have a parent present). Bring your own poi if you have them but they'll be provided for your first few lessons! $3-5 donation requested. Poi is a performance art employing a ball suspended from a length of flexible material held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. from the traditional performing arts of the Maori people of New Zealand. Tuesdays at 6:30-7:15 pm beginning Dec.1. Newcomers welcome at any lesson.

Voluntary Simplicity  Study Group helps create a sense of community and a support network for those traveling the path to simplicity. Recapturing the simple life is a return to the good life. Ongoing discussion group meets monthly with Terese Pierskalla & Sarah Herbener The first group meets the first Wed. of every month, (Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb.3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, etc.) at 7:00 pm. For more information contact Sarah at sarahjane@iglou.com. Another group may be started at another time if there is sufficient interest.

Buddhism for Everyone with Rev. Cynthia Cain. Bringing a simple & effective Buddhist practice into your life. Four Wednesdays., Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, May 5, 6:00-7:00 pm.  This class is NOT meeting on May 5, but your webmaster has not been notified about any future meetings yet. 

GUUitar Jams with David Miller. Class meeting time changed to Sundays at 12:30.  Class meets outside whenever possible.  Offered through May. All levels welcome, beginner to advanced. Some lessons and some just playing together. The sessions are free, but donations will be accepted for Allen House upkeep. E-mail David at dmiller840@aol.com  for more information. Last class meeting is May 16.

Effective Meetings with Isaac Joyner. "An Alternative to Catbert--how to run meetings so people will want to attend, create a consensus, and keep work on track." Isaac sees meetings as a spiritual exercise in listening and forging a consensus. This series has an accompanying book. Meets every Wednesday, 7:00 pm starting on Apr. 7. Class is finished.

Upcoming Classes

At this time, all classes are either going strong or postponed until further notice.

Build Your Own Theology Class with Pat Smith.  Contact Pat to register.  There is a $5 per person registration fee.  This class postponed. 

Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery with Donna Loeffler.   Starter supplies provided.  This class postponed. 

Death, Dying, and Quality of Life. This class postponed. 

Women’s Dreamwork Group with Cynthia Cain & Pat Bennett. Journal your dreams and gather in a covenant group to explore the deeper meaning of your dreams.  This class postponed.

The History of Our Faith, (based on the program Our Unitarian Universalist Story), with Rick McClung. Learn about the journey of Unitarians and Universalists combining into our UU church of today! 4 sessions.  This class postponed.

UU WORLD Monthly Magazine Topical Discussion. If you are a member of UUCL, you receive this great quarterly publication. Everyone is welcome! Copies of articles are available.  This class postponed.