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ADULT SPIRITUAL GROWTH PROGRAM
Welcome to the Adult Spiritual Growth page! Below, you will find a list of our current offerings. All programs are open to everyone. Make sure to check if the class requires registration. You can easily complete the registration process online.
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If you have questions, or would like to offer a class for our community, please contact Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life
Email - lshennum@uusf.org
Phone - (415) 776-4580
Classes
Minister's Book Group
Soul Matters Spiritual Practices Small Group
Second Thursdays, Online 6:30pm to 8pm Facilitated by Rev. Laura Shennum
Each month we will engage in a new spiritual practice related to the theme of the month. You will have an opportunity to engage in a spiritual practice on your own and then with the group. This will be an online class, and you will need to register to receive the Zoom information and spiritual practice packet.
The Story of Horatio Stebbins
The Story of Horatio Stebbins
A 175th Anniversary Lecture led by Rev. John Buehrens
Monday, October 20, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm (On Zoom)
He succeeded Thomas Starr King, serving our congregation 36 years, until 1900. In that time, he saved Mark Twain from suicide, played a key role in founding the University in Berkeley, advised the Stanford family in starting another, dedicated our present building, and survived a scandal in which his son-in-law killed his daughter's lover! This poor farmer's son, who had struggled for his own education, became the revered pastor to everyone from Emperor Norton and inebriates to governors, congressmen, writers, and artists. Come hear his story, as told by our former minister, raconteur John Buehrens. Please register here to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Email us at info@uusf.org.
Co-led by Debbie Wu & Louise Diskerud
Craft the Theme Small Group
Elder Wisdom Group
Second Wednesdays, 12PM - 2:00PM Facilitated by Rev. Laura Shennum
Calling all our Senior Citizens! Join Rev. Laura on the second Wednesday of each month to engage in topics that are important to you. A light lunch will be provided. We will decide our focus areas in September and there is no need to register. For more information, contact Minister of Congregational Life Rev. Laura at lshennum@uusf.org.
New UU Class: Welcome Home
Next class: Sunday November 23 2025, 1PM
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New UU is an interactive class offered by our Minister for Congregational Life, Rev. Laura Shennum and Membership & Young Adult Manager, Emma Wakeling. This class offers the chance to get a deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalism and our congregation. It offers an introduction to UU history, UUSF's mission and covenant, information about the membership process, and ways to get involved in our community.
Attending this class is also one of the steps to becoming a member at UUSF, however all are welcome, no matter their interest in membership.
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Our next class will take place on Sunday November 23 at 1PM in the Fireside Room. Register for the class using the link below. Email Emma Wakeling with any questions: ewakeling@uusf.org
UUSF Environmental Justice
Join the UUSF Environmental Justice Working Group for monthly meetings on the third Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm in the Fahs Room. Everyone is welcome to share ideas and volunteer for projects, and don't forget to check out the new bulletin board in the gallery.
MORNING METTA MEDITATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:00-8:30 am
Leader: Elena Perez, Member of UUSF
Online Class. Click button to join Zoom call. ZOOM Password: metta
You are warmly welcomed to join this "Morning Metta Meditation" group, which meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 8-8:30 am. Elena leads a simple, centering, loving-kindness meditation practice that is appropriate for all religious backgrounds and levels of meditation experience. Attendees can choose to leave their microphone and camera off and just follow along.
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About the Leader: Elena Perez is a member of UUSF. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist who practices in SF at Dance With Life Chiropractic in the Inner Sunset and in Fresno at Benessere Fresno.
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Questions? email elena@communityneedles.com
EQUANIMITY PRACTICE
Fridays
8:00-8:30 am
Leader: Elena Perez, Member of UUSF
Online Class. Click button to join Zoom call. ZOOM Password: metta
Watch a Sample Recording Equanimity Practice
You are warmly welcomed to join our "Equanimity Practice" group, which meets on Fridays, 8-8:30 am. Elena Hanyo leads a simple meditation practice on cultivating equanimity—that is, accepting the reality of life's highs and lows and developing an attitude of peaceful calm abiding throughout the inevitable changes. This practice balances the heart-centered approach of our other group, lovingkindness, as it is common to get attached to positive outcomes for those we spend time wishing well. Equanimity allows us to develop mental stability and even-minded loving awareness. Appropriate for all religious backgrounds and levels of meditation experience. Attendees can choose to leave their microphone and camera off and just follow along.
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About the Leader: Elena Hanyo Perez is a member of UUSF. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist who practices in SF at Dance With Life Chiropractic in the Inner Sunset and in Fresno at Benessere Fresno, as well as a lay minister with Bright Dawn Center for Oneness Buddhism.
Questions? Email elena@communityneedles.com