News from Faith Forward

Newsletter | December 2024

Updated Faith Forward Materials Now Available

With the adoption of new language for Article II of the UUA bylaws comes a new articulation of who we are as Unitarian Universalists, the values that guide us, and the inspirations from which we draw. We have been working on extensive updates to the Faith Forward program in the months since this change and released the updated program materials on Teachable in November. The Inquirers Series for newcomers, the Spiritual Leadership Path, and everything in between have been updated to introduce our UU Shared Values and invite participants into reflection on how they embody these values in their lives.

Subscribers: Please make sure you are using the latest version of Faith Forward materials! Login to our Teachable page to find the current files, dated November 2024. Updates have been made to facilitator guides, participant handouts, slideshows, and bookmark flyer templates.

ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I - OPEN TO ALL!

Wednesdays, February 12-March 19

7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom

The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible," "Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," and "Creation Stories." This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens.

Fee: Free for current Faith Forward congregation subscribers; $100 for non-subscriber congregations (no participant limit) or $25 per person.

For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10.

Please share this invitation with your congregations.

ONLINE UU ELEVATOR SPEECH COMING IN THE SPRING!

We recognize the importance of being able to share Unitarian Universalist values now more than ever. This is why we are adding another online class to our usual offerings. UU Elevator Speech is a three-week series that guides participants through developing an "elevator speech" about their Unitarian Universalist faith. The next time someone asks you "what is Unitarian Universalism?" you'll be ready with a brief and meaningful statement. Dates TBD. Contact Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis for more information.

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