Religious Education

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Youth Classes
UUCB offers religious education classes for Pre-K through 12th grade, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages spiritual exploration, ethical development, and a sense of community among students.

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Adult Faith Education
UUCB provides enriching adult education classes that delve into religious exploration, promoting spiritual growth, alongside engaging courses in music comprehension, fostering a well-rounded learning experience for individuals seeking intellectual and cultural development.

I hope you’ll join us for some of the activities we have going on this month!

Sundays, April 7 & April 14

New Member Class, 12:00-1:30

Are you new to Unitarian Universalism or UUCB and want to learn a bit about both, or are you interested in becoming a member? Come to the New Member Class! Contact Jess at jpond@buffalouu.org to register or with any questions. The meeting on April 7 will be in the Alliance Room, and the meeting on April 14 will be in the Emerson Room.

Tuesday, April 9

UU Elevator Speech Workshop, Alliance Room, 7:00-8:00

This workshop guides participants through developing a short speech about our Unitarian Universalist faith. It is called an “elevator speech” because on an elevator ride when someone asks you “what is Unitarian Universalism?” you only have a short time to make a meaningful statement! Please email Jess at jpond@buffalouu.org to register.

Sunday, April 14

SuUper Sunday, Parish Hall, after service

Second Sundays are SuUper Sundays! If your children or youth would like to volunteer to set up, serve soup, or clean up, please let Jess know at jpond@buffalouu.org.

Sundays, April 14, April 21 & April 28

Introduction to Sufism, 12:00-1:00

Harvard and Buff State professor Yunus Kumek will lead this course to examine the practical aspects of Sufism in our everyday life, especially focusing on meditative, philosophical, and psychological practices that have relevance and meaning in personal spiritual journeys. Sufism is generally referred to as Islamic mysticism or Muslim spiritual teachings in popular Western discourses. The meeting on April 14 will be in the Library, and the meetings on April 21 and April 28 will be in the Alliance Room.

Tuesday, April 16

Pub Theology, Free Street Tavern, 1469 Niagara St,
6:30-8:00

Grab a drink at a local spot and dive into topics of faith, meaning, identity, culture, and more! Please contact Jess at jpond@buffalouu.org to get updates on locations.

Wednesdays, April 17, 24 & May 1

Shakespeare’s Enchanted Forest, Alliance Room, 10:00-11:30

In Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, women who are trapped in a patriarchal nightmare manage to gain some control in their lives, assisted by the magic of the forest. John Snodgrass is the author of Shakespeare’s Goddess: The Divine Feminine on the English Stage and Supernatural Shakespeare: Magic and Ritual in Merry Old England. He teaches courses on Native American Religions and Religious Studies at Canisius College, and speaks regularly at Unitarian churches in Niagara Falls, Amherst, Hamburg and East Aurora.

Saturday, April 27

Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary, First UU Society of Syracuse and Online, 9:00-5:00

A place to find community with transgender, nonbinary folx and our allies. A conference for us to gather, learn and grow. Learn more and register here: https://shorturl.at/isDJK

Sunday, April 28

Youth Group Worship Service, Sanctuary

Come support the youth of our Youth Group as they reflect on how the years of online learning and social distancing have impacted them, and share their musical talents!

Special Announcement:

We can always use more volunteers in RE! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email me at jpond@buffalouu.org.

Shakespeare’s Enchanted Forest

John Snodgrass, Instructor
Wednesdays, April 17, April 24, & May 1
10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Alliance Room

Cost: $20 for course, or $10 per session.  To register, contact Jess at jpond@buffalouu.org or 716-885-2136. Bring or send your check (made payable to UUCB) to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo; 695 Elmwood Avenue; Buffalo, NY 14222.  Put ‘Shakespeare Course’ on memo line of check. There is a minimum number of registrations required for this class to be held, so please register if you’re interested!

April 17 Shakespeare’s Enchanted Forest: In Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, women who are trapped in a patriarchal nightmare manage to gain some control in their lives, assisted by the magic of the forest.

April 24 English Faeries: An exploration of how stories of magical forest-dwellers challenged rigid social rules, and promoted the preservation of British woodlands.

May 1 A Faerie Feud: In Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, a custody dispute between the faerie king and queen threatens to cause an apocalypse.  Only by bringing masculine and feminine powers into balance can the world be saved.

John Snodgrass is the author of Shakespeare’s Goddess: The Divine Feminine on the English Stage and Supernatural Shakespeare: Magic and Ritual in Merry Old England.  He teaches courses on Native American Religions and Religious Studies at Canisius College, and speaks regularly at Unitarian churches in Niagara Falls, Amherst, Hamburg and East Aurora.  J-snodgrass.com