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.
These welcoming discussion groups are for interesting people like you. They are safe and supportive community spaces to express yourself, share differing views, and learn from others' viewpoints. You can discover new and insightful ideas that can broaden your perspective and make a difference in your life.
Our facilitated groups with their thoughtful guidelines (see below) ensure a safe, respectful experience where all can speak in turn or just listen. Come make new friends and have fun.
Join us for engaging and facilitated discussions on a wide range of topics. Come to a discussion and give us your topic suggestions, or share your thoughts with one of the regular facilitators: Pam P., Michelle, Stan, John H., Jim G., James W., John V. and Ron H.
The Zoom link for Sunday and Wednesday Discussions can be gained by emailing programs@firstuu.org. The Zoom Rooms open 15 minutes early to meet and greet each other.
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, October 4: (By Zoom) How can we help motivate people to vote? Facilitator: Michelle
Sunday, October 11: (By Zoom) What are the challenges of the retired life? Facilitator: John V.
Sunday, October 18: (IN PERSON AT CHURCH in Rm 304) How do we get in touch with who we are? Facilitator: Stan. Note: When we meet in person, there is no zoom meeting.
Sunday, October 25: (By Zoom) What makes a life meaningful? Facilitator: Pam P.
Email programs@firstuu.org for the weekly Zoom link and to learn more.
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WEDNESDAY DISCUSSIONS - 5:00 - 6:00 pm - By Zoom - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
5th Wednesday, September 30: How do we know what is true?* Facilitators: Pam & Jim.
*See 5-minute Ted-Ed talk on this topic at: https://youtu.be/xg5y6Ao7VE4?is=enMdEdzhHjVB5A8g
1st Wednesday, October 7: How do you deal with challenges in using your computer? Facilitators: Jim & Pam.
2nd Wednesday, October 14: No Discussion this week.
3rd Wednesday, October 21: What are the benefits/risks of AI? Facilitator: Ron H.
4th Wednesday, October 28: No Discussion this week
Email programs@firstuu.org for the weekly Zoom link and to learn more.
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.
