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Here you will find information about our adult learning groups that meet regularly.

adult learning groups

“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.”― E.M. Forster
Our current learning groups (for more information scroll down). Learning groups meet periodically throughout the year.
  • Freethinker's Forum: A HUUmanist Discussion Group​
  • Secular Alliance
  • T'ai Chi Chih Group
  • UU Mindfulness Meditation Group
  • Desert Rain Sangha

​UU Humanist Groups

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​“Just because I do not accept the teachings of the devotaries does not mean I've discarded a belief in right and wrong."
"But the Almighty determines what is right!"
"Must someone, some unseen thing, declare what is right for it to be right? I believe that my own morality―which answers only to my heart―is more sure and true than the morality of those who do right only because they fear retribution.”―Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings
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UU Santa Fe is a Freethinker/Humanist Friendly Community! 
We are a Welcoming Congregation that embraces all who come with open minds and kind hearts. We value the richness which diversity brings to our fellowship, including differences in age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental capacities and political outlooks. Our community includes people from various religious and secular traditions―people who believe in a deity of some description, people who don't and people who simply embrace mystery. We invite you to add your unique outlooks and skills to our community.​

Freethinker's Forum: A HUUmanist Discussion Group—Online.
​Third Sundays at 8:30 am​. Find out more on the Santa Fe Freethinkers Meetup page. When you RSVP to attend, Meetup provides you the Zoom meeting ID link

Do you ever wonder how we humans got here, what life is all about and how we can best live together with our fellow inhabitants of the cosmos? Humanism has long been one of the foundations of Unitarian Universalism, as stated in our second and fifth sources. The UU Humanist Association "strives to promote and extend the use of rational inquiry without supernatural considerations, followed by compassionate action in all human interactions." If this sounds like you, please join us! And please bring your topic ideas to this interactive, socially and intellectually nurturing event!
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We begin our gatherings with a short presentation on a topic of interest to the group, followed by open discussion of the topic. The presentation may consist of a speaker, a panel, a TED talk, a film clip or another format suggested by the ingenuity of the participants.
For further reading:
  • UU Humanists
  • From the UUA
  • American Humanist Association
  • British Humanist Association
  • New York Ethical Culture Society​
  • For a more complete recommended reading list, click here
Questions? Please contact:
  • Bill Austin
  • Mim Chapman
  • Roger Brumley
  • Mary Ellen Gonzales

Secular Alliance—Online. Discussion and activism. Third Sundays at noon. Find out more on the Santa Fe Freethinkers Meetup page. ​​When you RSVP to attend, Meetup provides you the Zoom meeting ID link.

Freethinkers and humanists, atheists and agnostics, people from all faiths or none, coming together to discuss collaboratively chosen topics, working together on social activism projects and sharing in a supportive community. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish, invite your friends and join in stimulating conversation. The general format is a short introductory presentation of a topic that was selected by the group, followed by open conversation. Bring your ideas for future topics, especially those you’d be willing to facilitate!

​T’ai Chi Chih, “Joy Through Movement"

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Wu Wei. No Effort.
T'ai Chi Chih Group—Online
Weekly Tuesdays, 10 am. Led by certified T'ai Chi Chih instructor, Jim Eagle.

T’ai Chi Chih consists of nineteen movements and one pose intended to generate, circulate and balance the body’s life energy, which the Chinese call Chi. It is a modern movement form with roots in the Qi Gong and T’ai Chi Chuan traditions. Young and old have been doing slow, graceful, moving meditations like these for over 2000 years for their mental and physical health benefits. A goal of this class is to develop the ability to move through the T’ai Chi Chih forms with a focused awareness and with minimal physical effort. This takes practice, but T’ai Chi Chih practitioners have reported improvements in balance, flexibility, strength, plus a deeper sense of well-being.

UU Mindfulness Meditation Group

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UU Mindfulness Meditation Group—Online
The UU Mindfulness Meditation group meets weekly on Monday morning at 9 am. At our meetings, we practice sitting meditation for 30 minutes, then discuss a short reading. The group is open to all who are interested in meditation; drop-ins welcome. If you have questions or would like a copy of the weekly reading, please email Suzanne Ronneau, or call at 505.699.7781.

Desert Rain Sangha

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A community practicing together in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Five Mindfulness Trainings
  1. Reverence for life
  2. True happiness
  3. True love
  4. Loving speech and deep listening
  5. Nourishment and healing
UU Santa Fe hosts the Desert Rain Sangha, a Buddhist community on our campus―they are independent of UU Santa Fe. All are welcome!
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About Desert Rain Sangha—Online
We are a community practicing in the tradition of our teacher the Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh.
  • 6:15 pm—gather--have tea and conversation and singing
  • 6:30 pm--7 pm--30-minute meditation
  • 7 pm--7:10 pm/7:15 pm--walking meditation (10-15 min)
  • 7:15-7:50 pm--Dharma talk and dharma sharing
  • 7:50 pm— 8 pm— ​announcements, metta/loving kindness and closing
We value mindfulness practice, mutual support and sharing and diversity.

Anyone with an interest or curiosity about Buddhism, meditation and/or mindfulness practice, particularly as taught and lived by Thich Nhat Hanh, is encouraged to join us.

​For further information or directions, please email Sue Rempel, or call 913.484.6890 (cell).
​Universalists believe that all of us are going to end up together in heaven, so we might as well learn how to get along with each other now.―Gordon McKeeman (Unitaran Universalist, educator, minister)

Location

UU Santa Fe
107 West Barcelona
Santa Fe, NM 87505
​​Phone:  505.982.9674

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sunday gatherings are livestreamed at 10:30. You may watch livestream gatherings Sunday at 10:30 am here or recorded services at any time on our YouTube channel. ​

​Inclusivity
We welcome all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin; gender or gender identification, affectional preference or sexual orientation; age, physical or mental challenge; or social, economic or marital status. Come, there is a place for you here.

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  • Come!
    • Upcoming Sunday Gatherings
    • UU Santa Fe Events and News
    • Leadership Blog Posts
    • Connecting Digitally
    • Contact Us
    • Events Calendar
  • Visit
    • Online Welcome Table
    • Your First Visit
    • About Unitarian Universalism
    • Your Starting Point
    • UU Santa Fe Membership
    • Contact Us
    • Events Calendar
    • Spanish/Español
  • Worship
    • Upcoming Sunday Gatherings
    • Sermons and Videos
    • Our Minister
    • Our Sacred Days
    • Life Celebrations
  • Learn
    • Adult Learning >
      • Adult Learning Opportunities
      • Adult Learning Groups
      • Curated Adult Self-Study Resources
    • Family Program >
      • Family Program Content
      • Program Registration Form
      • UU Santa Fe Family Program Website
  • Belong
    • Groups >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Learning Groups
      • Spirituality Groups
      • Support Groups
    • UU Women's Fellowship
    • Art On Barcelona
    • Mardi Gras 2021
  • Engage
    • Justice Making >
      • UU Santa Fe Justice Teams
      • UUA Justice Statements
      • UU Service Committee
    • Serve UU Santa Fe | Volunteering
  • Give
    • Your Gift$
    • Serve UU Santa Fe | Volunteering
  • Join
    • UU Santa Fe Membership
  • Discover UU Santa Fe
    • Contact Us
    • Events Calendar
    • About UU Santa Fe
    • Our Minister
    • UU Santa Fe Staff
    • Our Governance >
      • Governance Documents
    • Reservations and Rentals
  • Calendar