Adult Faith Exploration Programs
Currently we are holding classes in person and on Zoom.
Most of our adult classes are open to the public. The teachers are members of the congregation and invited speakers who want to explore thought-provoking topics.
AFE is also looking for new committee members who can help us design and execute our emerging program. If you are interested, please contact us at AdultFaithExp@uussd.org.
Our Classes
- Deepen the understanding of our faith and its history
- Explore other religious philosophies and their role in our spiritual growth
- Strengthen our connections with each other, other faiths, and the world
- Provide opportunities to enrich our spiritual paths
Registering
- The process for registering is usually described in information about the course.
- Contact AdultFaithExp@uussd.org for more information.
Current and Upcoming Classes
“Trail Time” with Rev. Heather
Tuesday April 16, 10:30 a.m. & Thursday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.
May the weather be good!
I will be waiting in the Cool Spring Presbyterian Church parking lot (28843 Log Cabin Hill Road, Lewes, close to UUSD) on occasional mornings to see who might like to join me for a stroll on the Lewes – Georgetown Trail. The most, we’ll walk a half hour or so in one direction and then turn […]
Humanist Study Group – Third Thursdays of the Month, 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Upcoming meetings on Black Humanism and more. For more information contact c.bittner@uussd.org
Summer UU Tuneup Class: Wednesday 6:00 p.m., Begins July 31
For new UUs and long-time UUs wanting a tune-up, join Rev. Heather, Kim King, and Jean Charles for an in-person class that explores one’s current spiritual beliefs, UU history, and UUSD history and culture. Wednesday evenings, July 31, August 7 and August 14, 6 – 8 p.m. in the Large FE Room. For more information or to register, contact j.charles@uussd.org.
Previous Classes
“The Rituals of Spring” – Sunday, April 7 from 11:15a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
AFE Sunday Forum, April 7
After Service from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Delaware State Rep Eric Morrison On Atheism In Delaware, Feb. 15 At 7 p.m.
Delaware State Representative Eric Morrison has been open about his atheism and its influence on his political career. He believes that his nonreligious worldview makes him a better legislator. He practices critical thinking without relying on a religious text or prayer to inform him regarding the right thing to do. Instead, he relies on reputable studies, statistics, professionals, and listening to his constituents. He […]
Darwin Day Celebration — February 24
Tenth Annual UUSD Darwin Day Celebration
Saturday, February 24
10:00 a.m. to noon, via Zoom
Alan Lightman Discusses Science and Spirituality
This event includes a YouTube presentation by Alan Lightman, well-known Harvard and MIT astrophysicist who is also a poet and writer. He discusses his views on science and what it means to be a spiritual materialist. The presentation was held at the Rubin Museum of […]
New Class: Staying Healthy with the Seasons, Feb. 29, 2024
AFE CLASS OFFERING, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
STAYING HEALTHY WITH THE SEASONS – THINK SPRING, WITH DEB DAVIES
We have all the seasons within us. Does one season show up in you more than others? We will read and discuss each chapter in the book Staying Healthy with the Seasons, by Eldon M. Haas (about $20 on Amazon). We will begin with spring. […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — Annual Celebration Weekend, January 13 –15
The Annual Celebration Weekend is January 13-15. UUSD has been a generous supporter of these events over the past several years. The banquet will be held on January 13, 2024 at the Georgetown CHEER Center at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. The guest speaker will be Rep. Stell Parker Selby. To purchase tickets contact Don Peterson or send […]
“Rise Up & Call Her Name” — Course began January 16, 10 a.m.
“Rise Up & Call Her Name,” a Woman-honoring Journey into Global Earth-based Spiritualities is a beloved course from UUA and will be offered at UUSD starting January 16, 10 a.m.–noon in the sanctuary. Rise Up and Call Her Name builds on the foundation laid by the first Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) program of studying ancient Goddess stories, Cakes for the Queen of Heaven. This 13-segment course, which will be offered […]
Artificial Intelligence, What You Should Know—January 18 at 7 p.m. on Zoom
Artificial Intelligence Literacy Bill and Civic Responsibility
What You Should Know: A Civics Lesson and Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. on Zoom
(Contact Humanists@uussd.org for the Zoom link.)
Adult Faith Exploration invites you to join in our zoom meeting to hear the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discuss what we need to know and do about it. We seek to inform and inspire each other in this meeting.
Two documents […]
September 10, 2023—Presentation about our UUSD Property
George Porter, a long-time Sussex County resident and past owner of our UUSD property, was at UUSD to regale us about our building, land, its history, and bounties. We will then took a walk around the property. Botanists have been visiting this and the Truitt property on the pond because of its botanic riches.
Humanism Discussions — October 9, 19, and 29
Adult Faith Exploration invites you to listen and discuss humanity in three meetings below. The October 19, 7 PM, presentation will be by UUSD member Bobbe Baggio.
Monday, October 9, 7 PM — Indigenous People’s Day
Issues in Tribal Sovereignty and Water, Forest and Wildlife Management
Speaker: Professor Gerald Torres
Hosted […]
Adult Ed – UU Tuneup – Thursdays, August 3, 10, and 17, 6 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Are you considering UUSD membership, want to know more about us, or simply need a “tune up”? Your chance is just around the corner since the next classes will be August 3,10, and 17 at UUSD from 6–8 p.m.
To register or to get answers to your questions, email Jean Charles at j.charles@uussd.org before July 21.
Adult Ed – Living in the Eye of the Storm Amidst Chaos – Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon at UUSD
During our lifetime each of us faces major life challenges. This class explores the importance of identifying significant lifelines, creating a community of personal support, and effectively choosing a path from available options. Kim King, author of Thriving: Facing Cancer with Faith, Positivity and Serenity will share her journey with lung cancer. We will use Kim’s book as […]
Adult Ed – Coping with Loss and New Opportunities in Retirement – Saturdays, April 15 and 29 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon at UUSD
Coping with Loss and New Opportunities in Retirement will take place on two Saturdays, April 15 and 29 from 10:30 a.m. – noon at UUSD. The class will be facilitated by Mary Quigley, LCSW.
The purpose of this class is to identify what we give up in retirement – like loss of work, identity, friends, homes, and […]
Adult Ed – Darwin Day Celebration – Saturday, February 11
UUSD held its eighth Darwin Day celebration online from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, February 11, via Zoom. Professor Carla Guerrón Montero addressed the topic: “Darwin Was an Ecotourist: Evolution, Conservation, and Tourism in the Enchanted Island.” .
Carla Guerrón Montero is an applied cultural anthropologist […]
Adult Class – The Four Agreements, a Practical Guide to Personal Freedom – Mondays, November 7 & 14 from 10:00 a.m. – noon
This enjoyable and fascinating book has sold 9,000,000 copies in the United States and another 7,000,000 copies worldwide. Ruiz discusses how many of our current beliefs are not ours but ones we were taught as rules to follow. This includes areas such as racism, religion, definition of success, and many other personal assumptions we may or may not live […]
A UU Tuneup — New Class, March 8, 15, and 22 — in person; and March 9, 16, and 23 on Zoom
A new UU class, or, as our new name suggests, “A UU Tuneup” class is being offered in person on Wednesdays at noon on March 8, 15, and 22 at UUSD, and via Zoom on Thursdays March 9, 16, and 23 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Rev. Heather, Kim King, and Betty Kirk will provide challenges and opportunities for aspiring, new, and seasoned UUs to explore their spiritual paths — past, present, and future.
January:
Writing Your Spiritual Journey, Rev. Heather, Jan. 14 and 21, 10am to noon, in-person.