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BUDDHIST meditation & STUDY GROUP

The Buddhist Study group generally follows the Vipassana, or Insight Meditation practice tradition of Buddhism. We meet in the Social Hall at UUCD at 7:00 pm on Tuesdays. Silent Meditation takes place from 7 - 7:30 followed by 55 minutes of discussion of a chapter of the current book we are reading and then a closing meditation. All are welcome to join us! Please contact Bev Berntson to learn more.

UU WELLSPRING: SOURCES

UU Wellspring is a program of spiritual deepening for Unitarian Universalists. Group members experience deep listening and spiritual reflection in small groups of about ten, inspiring personal and community transformation. Participants read, view and respond to presession assignments that are focused on spiritual topics and UU Theology. This class is offered annually and is facilitated by Katie Kline, Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement. Please reach out to her via email to learn more about joining a Wellspring class.

SPRING FOREST QIGONG

Spring Forest Qigong is an amazingly simple, gentle, and profoundly powerful energy practice focused on health, healing and longevity. We meet weekly at UUCD on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 -11 am. Contact Glenn Tobey 218-740-4389 to join.

GREEN SANCTUARY

The Green Sanctuary Committee is comprised of the Outdoor Work Crew, Climate Action Team, and Good Food Group. All are welcome! Contact Russ Mattson at romattson@gmail.com or 218-834-3774 to join. For detailed information on our outdoor spaces, click here. And here is a slide show of our beautiful grounds: Green Sanctuary Our Path Our Story.

RACIAL JUSTICE TEAM

This group meets monthly to strategize on ways that the UUCD community can be effective allies for racial justice. For information, contact Therese Presley or click here.

WELCOMING + AFFIRMING CONGREGATION

Come join us as we explore the many ways we can be as welcoming and affirming as possible to our LGBTQ+ siblings. For more information, reach out to Julie Morgan.

Mindful Movement

UU PRETTY GOOD BOOK CLUB

For information on current selections and meeting times, please reach out to Marty Sozansky.

GEMS - GATHERING OF ELDER MEMBERS

GEMS is a group of self-identified “elders” that meets monthly from October through May for a presentation from an individual or group along with a light lunch. All are welcome and no reservations are required. For information, contact Katie Kline.

UU Young Adults Group

For UU (or UU-interested) young adults ages 21 - 35ish for fun, connection, and conversation. For information, contact Katie Kline.

PARKINSON’S DANCE STUDIO

Parkinson's Dance Studio offers a welcoming and lively weekly mixed-form dance class for people with Parkinson's and their family, friends, and care partners. Class is modeled on the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD® program. No dance experience is necessary. For more information, please contact Jessica Roeder at (218)727-8286.

SPRING FOREST QIGONG

Spring Forest Qigong is an amazingly simple, gentle, and profoundly powerful energy practice focused on health, healing and longevity. We meet weekly at UUCD on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 -11 am. Contact Glenn Tobey at (218)740-4389 for information.

Chair YOGA

This gentle, seated yoga class meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 at UUCD. Instructed by Amy Davis, a registered yoga instructor with 8 years of experience in teaching yoga and pain management at Essentia Health.