ADULT PROGRAMS AT UUMAN

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11420 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA, 30075


21st Century Humanism
A group that fosters, promotes, and studies modern Humanism, both transactionally and historically, together with its influences on Unitarian Universalism.
times: Second Sunday of each month, after the service, in the sanctuary. Confirm with facilitator.
Facilitator: John Peltier 678-710-9790
Email: 21stCenturyHumanists@uuman.org
Daytimers
A group which discusses contemporary topics such as politics, social issues, spirituality, and everything in between. All are invited to attend.
times: Wednesdays, 12:15 pm in the UUMAN Fellowship Hall or a nearby location. Bring your own lunch. Please call facilitators to confirm meeting date and place.
Facilitator: Larry and Lois Curry 770-998-4717
Email: Daytimers@uuman.org
Eco-Justice Group
We gather monthly to make all-natural laundry detergent for North Fulton Community Charities to distribute to families in crisis. Newcomers are welcome.
status: Open to all.
times: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 4pm.
Facilitator: Margie Jacobs 678-467-6471
Email: ecojustice@uuman.org
India Cultural Society
We meet to read books, view films, and discuss topics related to India.
status: Open to all.
times: Meets at 7:30pm on the 3rd Friday of every month. Contact facilitator for directions.
Facilitator: Michelle Liebergesell 770-641-9454
Email: indiasociety@uuman.org
Ken Wilber/Integral Group
Dedicated to the study of and practices related to the integral world view of philosopher/psychologist Ken Wilber and others. Contact the facilitator for title of the current book we're studying.
times: We meet at UUMAN (with coffee and bagels for a small donation) on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9:45 - 11:30 am. (Optional silent meditation 9 am). Please contact facilitator to confirm time and place.
Facilitator: Carolyn Bommarito 770-880-8106
Email: KenWilburStudyGroup@uuman.org
Lunch Ministry
After service most Sundays, we assemble at a nearby restaurant for food and fellowship. The restaurant chosen is indicated on the blackboard in the greeting room. Everyone is welcome.
cost: Restaurants chosen generally have lunches under $10 per person.
status: Open to all.
Facilitator: Ashok Nagrani 678-524-6741
Email: lunchministry@uuman.org
Men's Group
The group will focus on building fellowship within UUMAN through social activities and service activities aimed at helping UUMAN and the larger community we live within.
status: open to all adult males
times: group meets monthly - time and location changes from month to month
Facilitators: Bob Popp 770-751-0356; Bruce Langston 678-982-8335
Email: mensgroup@uuman.org
Mutuality Circles
A group for people who are ready to declare a truce in the war with themselves while supporting, and being supported by, others who are doing the same.
times: Two Saturdays a month at UUMAN, 6-8:30 pm. Please call facilitator for exact dates.
Facilitator: Carolyn Bommarito 770-880-8106
Email: meditationgroup@uuman.org
Nia, Joy of Movement
Open to people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and experience. Nia is all about enjoying movement by tuning into your own, unique body wisdom.
cost: $30 for 6-week sessions; $8 class for drop-in (no-one turned away for lack of funds)
times: Most Mondays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Please contact facilitator to confirm.
Facilitator: Marjorie Pomper 770-366-6005
Email: nia@uuman.org
Opera Lovers Group
We meet at Regal North Point Theater in Alpharetta to watch the "Live in HD from the Met" telecasts, and often go out to dinner afterwards.
cost: The tickets for the opera are $22 for seniors, $24 otherwise.
status: Open to all.
times: Jan 21, 12:55pm - Feb 11, 12pm - Feb 25, 12:55pm - Apr 7, 12pm - Apr 14, 12:55pm
Facilitators: Diantha Horton 770-992-5187; Sue Holden 404-909-3539
Email: operalovers@uuman.org
Painting
Working in oils or acrylics.
cost: $150 for members, $200 for non-members, plus cost of materials.
status: Open to all over 16. Space is limited to ten students. Course availability is contingent on a minimum enrollment of four students.
times: Wednesday evenings at UUMAN if at least four students will be in attendance. Please contact Annette to determine availability.
Facilitator: Annette Pate 770-993-9116
Email: painting@uuman.org
Play Group
We are a diverse group of parents and caregivers who welcome any families in search of community and support for themselves and young ones. We meet in Discovery Hall at UUMAN, using inside and outside space according to weather. Children's ages range from newborn to pre-schoolers during the year, and over the summer older siblings and children join us.
status: Open to all parents and caregivers of young children. Visitors and friends welcome.
times: We meet on Thursday morning at 10am. Please contact facilitator to confirm time and place or check out our Facebook UUMAN Playgroup page.
Facilitator: Kara Sweeney 770-650-5993
Email: playgroup@uuman.org
Social Justice and Action Committee
If you have a need to express your convictions through organized action, this is the group for you.
times: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 in Discovery Hall.
Facilitator: Michelle Liebergesell 770-641-9454
Email: socialaction@uuman.org
Sunday Discussion Group
We meet to discuss topics of relevance to the group chosen periodically by the participants. Contact facilitator for information about the current topic.
times: Sunday mornings, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Living room in Discovery Hall.
Facilitators: Jennifer Ratcliffe 678-520-4340; Gus Hadorn
Email: Sundayamdiscussion@uuman.org
Sustainability Group
We are completing the 12 projects necessary to become a certified Green Sanctuary. Newcomers are welcome.
status: Open to all.
times: Please confirm with a facilitator.
Facilitator: Kate Hudson 770-578-1425
Email: Sustainability@uuman.org
UUMAN-Weave
Supporting the mission of Interweave - Unitarian Universalists for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender concerns.
status: open to all
times: contact facilitator
Facilitators: Jay Nalette 404-304-5834; Gary Uitvlugt 770-998-9353
Email: weave@uuman.org
UUMAN Writers
UUMAN Writers provides an opportunity to meet with others who enjoy talking about and sharing the creative process. You don't even have to be a writer to join the conversation. All you need is a desire to listen to and give feedback, encouragement, and criticism to as well as share your ideas with others who want to know how an audience might respond to what they write and how others go about doing their own writing. Come and share what you've done or just come to listen and be a part of the dialogue.
status: Open to anyone interested in any kind of writing.
times: Meets first and third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in Discovery Hall.
Facilitator: Joe Saling 770-944-2887
Email: writers@uuman.org
Women's Group
We read and discuss books of a spiritual nature that are not too heavy yet may inspire participants to stretch and/or clarify their spiritual vision in a way that informs and enhances their lives, while building connections to others in the group who are doing the same.
status: open to all adult females
times: contact facilitator
Facilitator: Merri Beth Stephens 404-663-5239
Email: womensgroup@uuman.org