Sunday and Wednesday Discussions
By Zoom or In Person at Church on 3rd Sundays.
and
WEDNESDAY DISCUSSIONS SCHEDULE - 5:00 - 6:00 pm -
By Zoom on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays.
Join us for engaging and facilitated discussions on a wide range of topics, including political and personal issues, spirituality, racism, climate change, current events, health care, UU values, aging, and more.
We uphold a group covenant and discussion guidelines (see below) to ensure a safe space for sharing diverse perspectives, learning from each other, and practicing UU values. Pam P. coordinates a number of different facilitators.
To get the The Zoom link for Wednesdays and Sunday Discussions, email programs@firstuu.org.
The Zoom Room opens 15 minutes early for casual conversations.
If you would like to receive weekly reminder emails with the topics for both groups, please email programs@firstuu.org.
DISCUSSION TOPIC SCHEDULE
FOR SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS:
SUNDAY DISCUSSION SCHEDULE: from 10:15 to 11:15 am: By Zoom (or In Person at Church on 3rd Sundays)
Sunday Discussion, May 17: (IN PERSON AT CHURCH in Rm 304)
How do you decide on what groups you want to get involved with?
Facilitator: John H. (Hosts: Pam & Michelle)
Sunday Discussion, May 24: (By Zoom)
What does it mean to live a good life?
Facilitator: Pam (Zoom Host: Michelle)
Sunday Discussion, May 31: (By Zoom)
What concerns you the most about misinformation?
Facilitator: Michelle (Zoom Host: John H.)
Sunday Discussion, June 7: (By Zoom)
How do you deal with what you don’t want to hear?
Facilitator: Stan (Zoom Host: John H.)
Sunday Discussion, June 14*: (By Zoom)
What are your thoughts about having enough money for the future?
Facilitator: Michelle (Zoom Host: Pam)
*Meeting at 11:00 to choose topics for July.
Sunday Discussion, June 21: (IN PERSON AT CHURCH in Rm 304)
How do we make travel decisions given the challenges?
Facilitator: John H. (Host: Pam)
Sunday Discussion, June 28: (By Zoom)
What are your thoughts and experiences of using AI and technology to improve your life? Facilitator: Jim (Zoom Host: Michelle)
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WEDNESDAY DISCUSSIONS - 5:00 - 6:00 pm - By Zoom - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
3rd Wednesday, May 20: How excited are you about NASA’s moon missions?
Facilitator: James
4th Wednesday, May 27: No Discussion.
1st Wednesday, June 3: What are your thoughts and experiences of using AI to improve your life?
Facilitator: Jim
2nd Wednesday, June 10: No Discussion.
3rd Wednesday, June 17: How do we select and prepare food for singles?
Facilitator: Ron
4th Wednesday, June 24: No Discussion.
DISCUSSION COVENANT & GUIDELINES - Rev. 11/28/25
COVENANT:
As participants, facilitators, presenters, and Zoom hosts, we commit to creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate community that upholds Unitarian Universalist values by following these guidelines:
DISCUSSION GUIDELINES:
We agree to participate fully and respectfully by:
1. Listening attentively and waiting to speak until called on.
2. Sharing comments and questions with the whole group, avoiding interruptions and side conversations.
3. Keeping comments brief (2-3 minutes) unless you are the facilitator/presenter (5-15 minutes).
4. Understanding this is a public and open discussion group, so confidentiality is not assured.
5. Addressing differing perspectives with kindness and compassion.
6. Accepting that some topics may feel uncomfortable.
7. Speaking from personal experience avoiding stereotyping.
8. On Zoom: We agree to minimize distractions by:
a. Muting mics before and after speaking.
b. Turning off video when eating, moving, or not giving our full attention.
c. Avoiding Chat during discussions and explaining any Chat posts.
