Join Us on the Quest for Spiritual Growth and Fellowship.

Are you looking for a way to continue your spiritual growth in a small group setting? Consider participating in an eight month experience with groups of 8-12 people gathered to form a Chalice Circle. Chalice Circles provide participants the opportunity to share their personal experiences and explore connections to self and the world. They are led by two trained facilitators and follow topics developed by the Writing Team. See the list of session topics for this year. Also, child care is available during the Sunday afternoon Chalice Circle meetings.

Benefits of Joining a Chalice Circle
1. Find and build a safe and trusting community.
2. Experience mutual commitment to shared goals.
3. Encounter something sacred in yourself and others.
4. Enliven us spiritually, socially and intellectually.
5. Enhance deep listening skills.
6. Know yourself better by seeing your life in the context of others' experiences.
7. Deepen your understanding of Unitarian Universalist principles and values.
8. Draw us into shared ministry.
9. Give back to the UUAA community by completing a service project.

The Chalice Circle program is guided by a Steering Committee, which coordinates the program, develops the sessions and provides facilitator training. Current members include Rev. Mark Evens (Supporting Minister), Sally Hattig (Co-Chair), Catherine Olson (Co-chair), Royla Furniss, Meredith Ley, Kathy McLean, Barb Pickett, Nan Richter and Phil Tuchinsky .

Chalice Circles begin in mid-October and continue through mid-May. They are filled on a first-applied, first-assigned basis. When registering for a group, the registrants select their preferred day of the week and time from those available. Registration can be done on Sundays in Social Hall following services or on line. Come join us! Registration begins September 4 and continues until October 2. If you are

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Tecumseh Chalice Circle Continues

A Chalice Circle will again be offered to residents in Tecumseh, Clinton, and the surrounding area. It is open to adults of all religious traditions and non-religious backgrounds. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month from mid-October to mid-May in Tecumseh. Please follow the registration process as stated above and contact Kathy Zeichman 517.403.6592 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

One Time Chalice Circles

One Time Chalice Circles serve as an introduction to the Chalice Circle program and are provided throughout the year. They provide an opportunity for people whose schedules prohibit them from participating in the fourteen session program.

One Time Chalice Circles provide new members and guests of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor a connection to small groups within the congregation. Two trained facilitators lead the sessions and topics are carefully selected. They will be held on November 6, December 4, February 5, and April 1 from 1:00-2:30pm in the Brown Room.

The summer One Time Chalice Circles will be held June 3, July 8 and August 5 11:30pm-1:00pm in the Brown Room. Registration for One Time Chalice Circles is held in the Social Hall following the Sunday services. For more information about One Time Chalice Circles contact Royla Furniss This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .