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, March 15: (IN PERSON AT CHURCH in Rm 304)
Current Events: What are your thoughts? Facilitator: Michelle (Hosts: John H. & Pam)
Sunday Discussion, March 22: (By Zoom)
What are helpful ways to deal with being emotionally triggered? Facilitator: Pam (Zoom Host: John H.)
Sunday Discussion, March 29: (By Zoom)
Risk taking. Is it worth it? Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a ruptured ACL in this year’s Winter Olympics, and returned to compete just 2 weeks later only to crash again resulting in a fractured leg that likely ended her career. What are your thoughts about this? Facilitator: John H. (Zoom Host: Michelle)
Sunday Discussion, April 5: (By Zoom)
How are you dealing with the technology in your life?
Facilitator: John V. (Zoom Host: Michelle)
Sunday Discussion, April 12:* (By Zoom)
How have tariffs and inflation affected you personally?
Facilitator: Michelle (Zoom Host: John H.)
*Meeting at 11:00 to choose topics for May.
Sunday Discussion, April 19: (IN PERSON AT CHURCH in Rm 304)
How are you dealing with the impacts of the war in Iran?
Facilitator: Stan (Zoom Hosts: Michelle & John H.)
Sunday Discussion, April 26: (By Zoom)
Why do some believe that love is the strongest force in the universe?
“What’s love got to do with it?"
Facilitator: John H. (Zoom Host: Pam)
Sunday Discussion, May 3: (By Zoom)
What might bring more joy to your life?
Facilitator: Pam (Zoom Host: Michelle)
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WEDNESDAY DISCUSSIONS - 5:00 - 6:00 pm - By Zoom - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
2nd Wednesday, March 11: No Discussion.
3rd Wednesday, March 18: Current Events - Facilitator: Jim G.
4th Wednesday, March 25: No Discussion.
1st Wednesday, April 1: How important is it to have fun? Facilitator: Pam
2nd Wednesday, April 8: No Discussion.
3rd Wednesday, April 15: Is tax day something to dread? Facilitator: James
4th Wednesday, April 22: No Discussion.
5th Wednesday, April 29: 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.
