From Heresy to Hope: The Development of a Liberal Religion – join the waitlist

The summer class is full. If you are interested in taking the class next winter, contact Diana Pollard to be added to the wait list.

From the Council of Nicaea to the current Article II revisions, we inherit a legacy of courage. Our forebears dared to challenge the status quo and created new possibilities of thought and action. Those before us opened new paths; we are encouraged to walk our own. This class offers a guided exploration of that story and its impact on our UU religion today.

Facilitated by Betty Loy, Mary Zaby, Charles McMullen, Diana Pollard and Martyn Abbott.

Class Sessions

July 12 – Introduction: Liberal Theology, Important Names & Ideas, Liberal Theology Tensions & Tenets

July 19 – Defining the Divine: The Trinitarian Controversy: Constantine, Arius, Michael Servetus, William Ellery Channing

July 26 – Key Movements that Shaped UU Beliefs: Transcendentalism, Humanism, Process Theology

August 1 – Transformation of UU Communities: Covenant, Polity, Pluralism, Religious Practices

August 9 – Evolution of UU Pathways to Spiritual Growth: Sources of Truth, Discerning Truth, Religious Education, Spiritual Practices

August 16 – Expansion of UU Justice, Equity and Equality: Personal Responsibility, Building a Just Community, Spiritual Practices

August 23 – Living Our Faith Today: UU Opportunities, Community Opportunities, Establishing Priorities