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
Love at the Center Class
Wednesdays, Jul 9 through Aug 6
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm, UUSF Courtyard
Facilitated by Rev. Laura Shennum
We will use the book “Love At The Center,” which explores UU theology through the lens of our new values (Justice, Interdependence, Generosity, Pluralism, Equity, Transformation, and Love). We will read 5 essays for each meeting.
You can purchase the book at the UUA Bookstore here, or you can email Alicia Cover at acover@uusf.org to have the essays emailed to you.
We will start with a casual gathering at 6:15pm where people can bring their dinner to enjoy, and the discussion will start promptly at 6:30pm. The course is currently an in-person-only class.
POSSIBLE ONLINE OPTION: There is an option on the registration form for those interested in an online version. If you are unable to attend in person and would like to go to the class online, then please indicate your preference on the registration form. We will offer a group online if there is a sufficient number of participants.
For any questions, please contact Rev. Laura Shennum at lshennum@uusf.org.


New UU Class: Welcome Home
Next class: Date TBD
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New UU is an interactive class offered by our Minister for Congregational Life, Rev. Laura Shennum. 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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The date of our next class is TBD. Keep an eye on this page for updates, or contact Emma below to be alerted to our next class,
Email Emma Wakeling below with any questions.

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