Our adult enrichment and lifelong learning programs take on engaging and thought-provoking topics to guide meaningful conversation and opportunity for personal growth.
Classes and group discussion opportunities are offered throughout the year.
- Chalice Circles are once per month discussion gatherings with a small group of no more than eight other participants. The discussion centers around our monthly Worship and programming themes. A small amount of reading or listening preparation is expected. Chalice Circles are a great opportunity to meet other members and to share meaningful conversations to help everyone grow and deepen as Unitarian Universalists.
- Personal interest classes and groups include Meditation, a Humanist discussion group, our Jewish Heritage group, Tai Chi, Comparative Religions – all led by Church members.
- If you have a program that you would like to provide for Adult Enrichment you can submit a proposal. For a Sunday morning class submit a proposal here. For non-Sunday morning classes or if you are not sure submit a proposal here.
Upcoming and Ongoing Classes
Click here for Sunday morning Adult Learning Offerings
Comparative Religion Discussion Group
Fourth Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Church and on Zoom
For further information please contact Bob Wunderlich.
Elders Circle
Fourth Wednesdays from 10:00am to noon. (In-person and Zoom)
Are you interested in meeting once a month with others to discuss lifespan issues – both pro and con? Do you want to share your story and hear others’ stories, with friendly conversation and a few laughs along the way? Consider coming to the DUUC Elder Circle, which welcomes both congregants and friends. A discussion guide on an interesting topic is provided before each meeting. For more information, contact Bev Becker or Bob Harris.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mondays 7:00pm – 8:45pm in the DUUC Learning Center and on Zoom.
This mindfulness meditation group is open to anyone who has interest in meditation from beginners to more advanced. Our time together consists of sitting meditation, walking meditation, a short teaching and responsive group sharing.
For more information, go to our website: www.presentmomentsangha.org,
or contact Mary Kullman or Elaine Waite for Zoom link.
Pathway to Membership
Two Sessions Each
12:30 – 3:00pm
Registration Required
September 21 & 28
October 19 & 26
November 16 & 23
January 18 & 25
February 15 & 22
March 8 & 15
April 19 & 26
Crucial Conversations in Polarizing Times
Speaking with Courage. Listening with Integrity. Staying in Relationship.
Saturday, March 14
5:30 – 8:30pm at DUUC
Facilitated by Reid A. Swanson
In today’s political climate, conversations can feel explosive. Topics of elections, social justice, public policy, race, gender, immigration, climate show up in our homes, workplaces, congregations, and communities. Emotions run high. Assumptions harden. Relationships strain.
As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to engage the world, not retreat from it. But engagement requires skill.
Join us for a three-hour interactive workshop based on Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny. Together we will explore practical tools for navigating high-stakes, emotionally charged conversations without sacrificing our values or our relationships.
You will learn how to:
• Stay grounded when discussions become heated
• Speak honestly without escalating conflict
• Recognize when safety has broken down and restore it
• Listen across deep political differences
• Respond rather than react
• Build trust even when agreement isn’t possible
This workshop is not about changing anyone’s political beliefs. It is about strengthening our ability to stay in conversation with integrity, courage, and compassion.
In a divided world, these are spiritual skills.
Reid A. Swanson is a longtime Unitarian Universalist leader and a retired Organizational Development professional, originally trained as a music educator. He is a certified trainer and facilitator in Crucial Conversations, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Skills, and Leadership Development. Reid is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, where he serves on the Board of Trustees and manages a weekly Drop-In Access Center for unhoused individuals.