Matt Gilbert, Fourth U Board Member, will lead a provocative and thought-provoking experiential workshop on humanist alternatives for spiritual practice. The program, scheduled for Thursday, February 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM, is the latest in the “First Thursdays at Fourth U” adult RE series, which explores spirituality and spiritual practices from a UU perspective. Light dinner will be served and childcare provided. Please contact Jennifer at jenncjack@mac.com or 718.783.8757 for more information and to RSVP for childcare.
The Men’s Group at Fourth U has been created to build community among members and to explore issues of spiritual and personal growth. If you are interested in joining, contact Bob McNatt at robert1954@earthlink.net.
The “First Thursdays at Fourth U” adult RE series continues to explore spirituality and spiritual practices from a UU perspective. On Thursday, January 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Gary Jacinto, D.Min. will lead a workshop on exploring mindfulness in everyday life. Gary is a member of The Community Church of New York UU. He has been a guest student at the Zen Mountain Monastery at Tassajara, Big Sur, California; has participated in various Buddhist groups in New York City, and had private teachings with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in India. This event is sponsored by the Worship Arts Committee. Light dinner will be served and childcare provided. Please contact Jennifer at jenncjack@mac.com or 718.783.8757 for more information and to RSVP for childcare. We look forward to seeing you!
Next month’s New Moon Sister Circle (for women only) is convening on Monday, January 7 ,at 6:30 PM. Our circles provide a safe and sacred space each month to honor our connection to the Earth, to the cycles of the Moon, to our deepest selves and to each other. Call Deborah Roth at 212-665-9660 or email dsrothny@aol.com for the theme and more information.
On Monday, December 10, Fourth U will offer an opportunity to take a quiet break from the pace of the upcoming holiday season. For the entire day (11:00 AM until 8:00 PM) there will be a labyrinth available in our sanctuary for peaceful walking and contemplation. This ancient, multi-cultural meditative practice is undergoing a renaissance in our time. Fourth U member George Kuhn will be facilitating the event through brief presentations and by answering questions throughout the day.
The “1st Thursdays at Fourth U” adult RE series explores spirituality and spiritual practices from a UU perspective. On Thursday, December 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Aisha Hauser, Fourth U’s Director of Religious Exploration, will lead a workshop on the process of reclaiming what is worthwhile from our long-discarded spiritual roots, as well as the ritual of fasting as a spiritual practice. Sponsored by the Worship Arts Committee. Light dinner will be served and childcare provided. Please contact Jennifer at jenncjack@mac.com or 718-783-8757 for more information and to RSVP for child care. We look forward to seeing you!
