Adult Faith Development Programs
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster is a faith community that includes a wide breadth of ages and spiritual beliefs. Our diverse programming covers world religions, personal spiritual practices, trips to explore new places, conversations with peers, and engaging social events.
We look forward to learning and growing with you! Have questions on a program? Contact Kate Prisby, Director of Lifespan Faith Development, in the church office through the contact page or 717-393-1733, ext. 202.
More Information
- Year Round
- Fall and Winter 2011-12 Faith Development Program Listing [pdf]
- Adult Registration Form [pdf]
Year Round
Seasonal Men’s Gathering and Discussion Group
Join Mark Broich and other UU men for a new group that will meet once each season fall through spring. Gather with other UU men on a Friday or Saturday for a book discussion, casual conversation, and possibly a “post meeting” get together at Iron Hill Brewery or a similar establishment. Camaraderie is the goal as much as the actual book discussion. When you register, please suggest two books that you would be interested in discussing. Our winter book is The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Our first book was Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death.
Peace Knits Knitting Circle
Peace Knits Knitting Circle meets twice a month on second and fourth Mondays throughout the year 7:00-8:30 p.m. We work on knitting projects that assist community members with having warm clothing (caps, blankets, etc). A small bag to hold supplies and the project in is also a good idea. Knitting supplies can be purchased at AC Moore, Wal-Mart, Michaels or any other knitting/craft store. There is no registration; just show up.
The Lancaster Labyrinth Project
A labyrinth is an ancient design that creates a single pathway from the entrance to the center without any misleading paths. This allows for a meditative journey that is quiet, purposeful, and relaxing. The focus is to reflect on your inner being, your intentions, and insight that promotes discovery of mind, spirit, and body. No experience is needed; tenders are available at public walks.
The Lancaster Labyrinth Project is sponsored by UUCL and holds a meditative walk the first Sunday of each month October through June, 1:00-4:00 p.m. in Founders Hall on the inlaid seven-circuit spiraling pathway. Learn more about the labyrinth.
Web and Wheel Sabbat Celebrations
As the Wheel of the Year turns, we honor those turnings with ancient and traditional earth holiday celebrations to mark each seasons’ departure and arrival with music, myth, dance, and circles of connections with friends. Learn more about earth holidays. We will affirm the gifts of Mother Earth through honoring the following seasonal sabbats:
- Fall Equinox
- * Winter Solstice
- Spring Equinox
- Summer Solstice
* Winter Solstice celebrations require tickets from the church office. Tickets become available in December.
Red Rose Sangha
The Red Rose Sangha (www.redrosesangha.org) is a Lancaster Zen Buddhist community (sangha), affiliated with the Zen Peacemakers Order. Red Rose Sangha provides an ongoing practice rather than a class. Our weekly gathering consists of two 25-minute rounds of sitting meditation (zazen), a 10-minute walking meditation (kinhin), and a dharma talk or reading (teisho). Our community offers beginning instruction in Zen meditation and supports the meditation practices of its members by offering opportunities to participate in retreats at nearby centers as well as holding text study and other programs at the Church.
The Sangha holds weekly meditation on Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Emerson Hall. Newcomers are always welcome; we encourage you to contact the Sangha beforehand for introductory information through either David Ganse, 717-299-0170, or Ed Sullivan, Dharma Holder, 717-399-2974, or email through the contact page.
Covenant Groups
Small groups devoted to spiritual growth, Covenant Groups meet about twice a month, and are led by trained facilitators. During gatherings members explore the happenings of their lives in relation to a topic of spiritual or personal importance. Covenant Groups have 5-6 members and grow as new members join. For more information, or to get involved in a Covenant Group, contact Rev. Tricia Hart.
