Learning and exploring spirituality never ends; it is a lifelong process. Here at First Church JP, we are committed to lifelong learning and development as we live by our fourth principle: “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” As a way to support the growth, development, and search of our community, we offer the following adult faith development opportunities:

• CommUUnity Collaborative Programs: FCJPUU is a part of the CommuUUnity Collaborative, a new Unitarian Universalist platform created/conducted by ministers and staff teams who want to share new programs with their congregations, and beyond. Our course catalogue includes a variety of stimulating programs and workshops to help adults deepen their faith, wrestle with big questions, and nurture their souls. Visit the site to review this season’s offerings and sign up.
• UU Wellspring, a 10-month spiritual deepening course for Unitarian Universalists. Group members experience deep listening and spiritual reflection in small groups of about ten, inspiring personal and community transformation. The 2021-2022 group is full; please contact Rev. EB if you are interested in participating from August 2022-June 2023.
• The Heart of the Chalice, a small group of First Church congregants who gather monthly to support each other’s spiritual practices and to practice spiritual rituals together, such as meditation and chalice lighting.
• Dismantling White Supremacy Program, a film and book discussion series, offering space to deepen our understanding of the role white supremacy has played in the development of our modern day society, take some inventory, and identify opportunities for collective action. This program is co-sponsored with a number of other Boston-area justice and faith organizations.
• Date with Death Club is a death education series that invites participants to explore mortality in community. Scheduled once per month on select Sundays from 2:00pm to 4:30pm, DwDC sessions take place online via Zoom.

Our adult education and faith formation programming responds to the needs of congregation and community, as well as the passion and capacity of its leaders. If you want to champion and/or lead adult and inter-generational programs such as book discussions, workshops, or classes, please contact Rev. EB.

The New England Region of the UUA also offers trainings and workshops specifically aimed for congregational learning. We encourage you to check out their offerings!