Wellspring Wednesdays

Spring 2008

A weekly gathering

for the entire church community...

...every Wednesday evening

at the Unitarian

Universalist Church of Augusta

ALL COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE.

Wellspring Wednesdays provides another area of focus for spiritual growth and community-building for church members and friends. Many UU congregations across the country are finding that Wednesday evenings are an important addition to the life of their church. With the exception of Spring Break (Master's Week) April 9th, the Wellspring Wednesday program will run weekly from March 5th until May 14th. You will be able to sign up for classes, and attend workshops and panels that are open to all ages. The evening program includes a light supper followed by a Vespers service, then moves on to a variety of courses, activities and discussion panels before the evening concludes with a sending forth. Childcare will be provided on a reservation basis.

Registration required for some courses due to space limitations. The program schedule may be subject to change.

Reservations are needed for both supper and childcare in order to prepare adequately. You can make reservations up until the Monday before by calling the church office at 706 733 7939; or sign up in person at Sunday service in the Hall. We cannot guarantee food or childcare if you do not register in advance. Voluntary donations for supper are made at the door.

  Suggested dinner donation: $5.00 adult; children eat free

Wellspring Wednesday Program structure:

6:15-6:45 Light supper (Common Room)

6:45 Vespers Service (Sanctuary)

7:10 Classes, workshops and activities

8:15 Final Gathering and Sending Forth(Sanctuary)

Here is a list of what’s happening on Wednesdays at UUCA:

Continuing courses (meeting regularly throughout the season, please register to attend):

A Hidden Wholeness Discussion Group: author Parker Palmer explores community-building through ‘circles of trust’ in his book A Hidden Wholeness; discussion led by Rev Roy Reynolds (advance purchase of book required, available through amazon.com or local bookstores)

Art for All Ages: a series of fun art projects for everyone, led by a team of artistic UUCA members. Wear something you don’t mind getting messy!

The Golden Compass Book Discussion Group: the first in the trilogy His Dark Materials by controversial author Philip Pullman (advance purchase of book required, available through amazon.com or local bookstores)

Free-standing activities (no advance registration required):

Green Sanctuary: many UU congregations are following a process of ‘greening’ their churches. Come discuss how UUCA could become a  part of this movement with Sam Booher.

Poetry in Motion: Do you write poetry? Come to these two sessions ready to create your own poetry with other aspiring poets.

Stem Cells: Promise and Pitfalls: Perspectives from Research: Dr. Jason Andrus, guest speaker, will dicuss the latest in this controversial field of scientific research.

Spiritual Cinema Circle: enjoy a selection of short films that will make you think about the meaning of life!

Health Care Reform: Discussion with Robert Grant on this important topic.

Color Therapy: colors can dramatically affect our health, inner harmony and even our emotions. Chris Palmer will give a presentation on the importance of knowing color’s therapeutic possibilities.

German Appreciation Evening: the entire Wellspring session, from German food at supper and Bach at Vespers, will center upon learning about German culture.

Voluntary Simplicity: Naomi Frost-Hewitt, local advocate of organic farming, will come back to Wellspring to offer her perspective on living simply.

WELLSPRING WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Week 1 Mar 5:

Art for All Ages: Abstract Acrylic Painting with Jen Larson and Kim Marley

A Hidden Wholeness Discussion Group*

Poetry in Motion

Week 2 Mar 12

Stem Cells: Promise and Pitfalls: Perspectives from Research: Dr. Jason Andrus, guest speaker

The Golden Compass Book Discussion Group*

Week 3 Mar 19

Art for All Ages: ‘Altered Images’ – photos and magazines with Tracy Craig

A Hidden Wholeness Discussion Group

Spiritual Cinema Circle

Discussion: Health Care Reform with Robert Grant

Week 4 Mar 26

The Golden Compass Book Discussion Group

Color Therapy with Chris Palmer

Week 5 Apr 2

Art for All Ages: Spray-painting t-shirts with Jen Larson and Kim Marley

A Hidden Wholeness Discussion Group

Poetry in Motion

Week 6 Apr 16

The Golden Compass Book Discussion Group

German Appreciation Evening

Week 7 Apr 23

Art for All Ages: Earth Day theme with Kelly Andrus

A Hidden Wholeness Discussion Group

Spiritual Cinema Circle

Week 8 Apr 30

The Golden Compass Book Discussion Group

Voluntary Simplicity with Naomi Frost-Hewitt

Week 9 May 7

Art for All Ages: Jackson Pollock project with Kelly Andrus

A Hidden Wholeness Discussion Group

Poetry in Motion

Week 10 May 14

The Golden Compass Book Discussion Group

Discussion: Green Sanctuary with Sam Booher