Interweave is a group of LGBTQ people and straight allies working to end oppression based on sexual orientation and gender identity, with the recognition that we will not be free until all oppression is a thing of the past. UU principles guide our work.
We value and affirm the lives and experience of Queer people of faith, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, income level, and ability. By providing and supporting leadership and working in collaboration with other organizations of similar vision, we strive to connect and nurture all Queer individuals, communities, and groups and their allies. Interweave will meet on the first Sunday of each month, right after coffee hour.
For more information about Interweave, please contact Ashley Burczack at aburczak@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 PM: Our circles provide a safe and sacred space each month to honor our connection to the Earth, to the cycles of the Moon, to our deepest selves and to each other. Call Deborah Roth at 212-665-9660 or email dsrothny@aol.com for the theme and more information.
Saturday, May 31 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Fourth U. There are proven principles of prosperity that if followed will grant each of us the abundance we want in our lives. This full day workshop outlines what those principles are and gives practical steps on how to get from the scarce world we live in to the abundant universe awaiting us. Previous participants have said, “The workshop was excellent…” “We got so much out of it … and we’ve certainly made strides in our lives that have shown it.” Don’t miss it! Led by Liz Wolfe. To enroll, or for more information, contact her at lwolfe@wintecgroup.com or 646-334-9427.
Announcing a New Program – Interactive Dialogues
Friday, May 16, 2008: 7:00 – 9:30 P.M. You are invited to the first in a series of interactive dialogues. The initial session, on May 16, will focus on the challenge of establishing and maintaining satisfying and loving relationships. This program was inspired by the ideas of Martin Buber, Erich Fromm, Karen Horney, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Will Schutz, and other great minds in their fields. It explores ideas, insights, and enhances positive relationships. The programs will be intellectually engaging and include social games and practical opportunities to explore personally and socially meaningful issues. The moderator, Reverend Joseph Ben-David, recently returned from the Czech Republic, where he led interactive dialogues for gatherings sponsored by the distinguished Martin Buber Fund. They were received with great enthusiasm. There is no fee. Voluntary contributions are welcome.
Sponsored by the Church of Humanism.
Information: 212-877-5662, www.humanistfoundation.org
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Practicing Earth-Centered Spirituality in the Age of Bigger/Better/Faster:
The 1st Thursdays at 4th U Adult RE series explores spirituality and spiritual practices from a UU perspective. On Thursday, May 1 (May Day) from 6 – 8 PM, Deborah Roth, a longtime member of 4th U and facilitator of the New Moon Circles for the past 12 years, will lead this experiential, educational overview of Earth-Centered Spirituality. Come with an intention for a project, new habit, or goal you’d like to manifest over the next few months and be ready to create magic together! This event is sponsored by the Worship Arts Committee. Light dinner will be served and childcare provided. Please contact Jennifer at jenncjack@mac.com or 718-783-8757 for more information and to RSVP for child care. We look forward to seeing you!
“Falling in love” is easy and highly pleasurable. This kind of love is not only attractive and common, but it’s also transient and dangerous, and can lead to tragic consequences. Humanistic psychologists clearly distinguish between such obsessive infatuation and “standing in love.” Real love–which really means being a loving person–motivates our will and produces a consistently positive and creative desire and aspiration. The benefits of such love, whether they are personal, interpersonal, or social, are great, but unfortunately, there is no cheap grace: such love takes courage. At this meeting we will explore how we can enhance our joyous activeness in spite of risks and skepticism. The discussion leader is the Reverend Joseph Ben-David, Senior Minister of the Church of Humanism, and professional member of the Association for Humanistic Psychology. Sponsored by the Church of Humanism. Friday, February 15, 7:00 – 9:30 PM at Fourth U. For more information, phone 212.877.5662.
