Here you will find information about our various adult learning programs, their dates and registration (if any).
adult learning opportunities | What We Offer
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We commit to lifelong learning and spiritual practice that enriches our lives and those around us. We offer balanced content and spiritual practices from the world's great religions and wisdom traditions, informed by our distinct Unitarian Universalist perspective. Throughout the year, we may offer this content in various formats such as workshop, retreat, forum, or discussion group.
We schedule adult lifelong learning classes and workshops throughout the year. They are led by expert volunteers, staff and outside guests. To register for adult learning exploration classes you may signup online, on designated sheets in the UU Santa Fe foyer, or contact the class facilitator or our Lifespan Religious Educator. UU Santa Fe Adult lifelong learning is a cooperative adventure. If you would like to facilitate a program, contact our Lifespan Religious Educator. |
2018-2019 Offerings
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ADULT LIFELONG LEARNING OFFERINGS - 2019
Upcoming offerings
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”―Mahatma Gandhi |
Program facilitators may cancel any program that does not have at least 5 registrants.
For more information about these programs scroll down this page. Just so you know: most of our adult programming is scheduled between September and May. We are taking some needed time this summer to regroup and plan our next year's offerings. Check back soon to see what emerges!
Starting Point 2020
As our journeys take new or unexpected turns, we all find ourselves looking for new kinds of companions. So if you're a long-timer UU but never participated in a small group, well then Starting Point is the perfect place for you. Likewise, maybe you’re a long-timer looking to fall in love with your church and Unitarian Universalism all over again. Well then, consider Starting Point your spiritual “re-start.” We offer Starting Point two times per year (August and February).
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Off-Campus Practices |
Santa Fe is blessed with many spiritual and movement practices that we make no attempt to duplicate when they are so readily available in the wider community. Below are offerings with organizations/facilitators with whom UU Santa Fe has a cooperative relationship.
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Spiritual Direction
Rev. Tony Thieman-Somora
806.239.7212 PO Box 24204 Santa Fe, NM 87502 |
Spiritual Direction
Rev. Tony Thieman-Somora Dates by appointment Location UU Santa Fe and other locations Sponsored by Adult Lifelong Learning Costs apply (sliding scale); please inquire Rev. Thieman-Somora obtained a certificate in spiritual direction from the University of St. Mary of the Lake and has over 30 years experience. Rev. Tony is a member of Spiritual Directors International and a member of UU Santa Fe. |
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Warm Water
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Warm Water Gentle Yoga
Dates continuous―contact Marion Phelps for schedule Location Santa Fe Aqua Therapy Center, 696 Calle Espejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Facilitated by Amy Jelliffe, MD Sponsored by Adult Lifelong Learning Costs apply, please inquire Warm Water Yoga is a gentle practice accessible for all. The water is 95 degrees and helps the muscles relax and tensions melt away. Come join our fun community to increase flexibility and deepen your breath. Call Marion Phelps at the Santa Fe Aqua Therapy Center at 505.989.7085 or email her at watsusf@comcast.net for details. |
qigong
Qi is often translated as life energy.
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Qigong
Dates continuous―contact Jay Bunker for schedule Location The Studio, 332 Camino del Monte Sol Facilitated by Jay Bunker, co-host Sponsored by Adult Lifelong Learning Cost $10-$20 donation to cover studio rental The hosts do not teach, but facilitate the practice using Master Mingtong Gu’s audio recordings. Qigong is a "holistic movement practice of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used in the belief that it promotes health, spirituality, and martial arts training."―Wikipedia |
Other ResourcesOur outside Book Cart located near the portal entrance is a place to trade free books and magazines. Check it out! |
Harriet Kidder Memorial Library
You may like to visit the UU Santa Fe Harriet Kidder Memorial adult library to check out print materials on a variety of topics. *NEW* The Kidder Library is getting a makeover fall 2019! We have queried our subject matter experts both at UU Santa Fe and the UUA InSpirit bookstore staff. We will soon order $1000 of new titles. We are making changes to pursue the following criteria:
Specific donations may be made to our adult library and for other program needs through UU Santa Fe's AmazonSmiles Gift List. Sign on and browse through our Gift List. Give UU Santa Fe an UUnBirthday Present! |
And the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the the ground at our feet, and learn to be at home.―Sarah York (Unitarian Universalist, minister, educator)