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Acting: A Path to Spirituality Tuesdays, April 7,14, & 21; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Facilitator: Tom Pynenberg Participants: Min. 4 /Max. 12 Come and join Tom Pynenberg for a three session program that will: 1) explore ways that actors create character, 2) examine one’s own character and 3) teach one how to perform as that character in real life in a way that is most rewarding. No previous acting experience necessary! Tom Pynenberg is a longtime Fellowship member who has been acting and directing since 1994. Tom has worked for Attic, Riverside Players, Wolf River Theater, Green Bay Community Theater, and a show at Papermakers Players. FELLOWSHIP WEDNESDAY PROGRAM Voices of Men Wednesday, April 8; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Facilitator: Rev. Roger Bertschausen Participants: Min. 10 Voices of Men is a Fox Valley group of men dedicated to preventing abuse of girls and women through role-modeling and educating and mentoring boys and men. Roger Bertschausen is an active member of Voices of Men. He and several others from the group will share about the work of Voices of Men and their own experiences in learning about and working to end abuse of girls and women. Rev. Roger Bertschausen is the Senior Minister at the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Why They Just Don’t Understand: Exploring Generational Differences Saturday, April 11; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitator: Ruthann Karvinen Participants: Min. 8 /Max. 20 This course offers a presentation of and interactive participation on the study of brain development, value programming, learned behaviors and environmental contributors to personality. We will look at ways to overcome interpersonal relationship challenges between Generation X, Millennials, Baby Boomers and Depression Era generations. Casual discussions will help us discover “why they think that way” and how we can try to bridge the gap with effective communication skills. Ruthann Karvinen is a member of the Fellowship. She is a Human Relations Educator for the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin) and presents classroom and field training to association members in Wisconsin and at a national level. She has worked with groups as close as Appleton and as far reaching as Nome, Alaska and Guam. Her focus is on building better work environments through improved interpersonal skills, communication techniques and an understanding of human behaviors. Ruthann takes an interactive, instructional approach in her classes, which utilizes art, speech and physical demonstrations. UU 201 Thursday, April 16, 23 & 30; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Facilitator: Dottie Mathews and Marie Murton Participants: Min. 5 /Max. 30 This class is divided into three nights to allow us to dig deeply into these three important facets of our UU theology: Unitarianism, Universalism and Community. The first night will explore our Unitarian roots and the implications for this belief in our current world, the second will delve into the history and contemporary implications of Universalism, and the final night will explore the meaning of community—in our past and in the present. Finally, we will take a look at the future of Unitarian Universalism. The Rev. Dottie Mathews is the Associate Minister of the Fellowship and Marie Murton is the Membership Coordinator of the Fellowship. UU 101 Saturday, April 18; 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Facilitators: Rev. Roger Bertschausen & Rev. Dottie Mathews Participants: Min. 5 /Max. 30 This program is intended for new members or those considering becoming members of the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, though all are welcome to participate. It offers information about our history, governance, programs, and liberal faith. This class is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Fellowship and meet others within the FVUU community. Rev. Roger Bertschausen and Rev. Dottie Mathews are the ministers of the Fellowship. Clearing Misconceptions About Islam Monday, April 20; 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Facilitator: Mohamed Abdelazim Participants: Min. 5 This course will provide a unique perspective that will help to clear up misconceptions about Islam. The speaker will present the Islamic understanding of Jesus, the role of women, human rights and more. Come listen and dialogue with Mohamed Abdelazim while he shares his experience and knowledge of Islam firsthand. Mohamed Abdelazim is from Egypt and received a BA in Islamic studies from Al-Azhar University in Cairo Egypt in 1995. He is the Imam (religious minister) in the Islamic Center of Wisconsin in Appleton, WI. Joseph Campbell’s Mythos I Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Facilitator: Jon Reopelle Participants: Min. 4 /Max. 10 Ever wonder about mythology? Are you interested in the program, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth? If so, come along for a five-part video series and discussion of Joseph Campbell’s Mythos I. The Mythos series is a collection of lectures on DVD delivered by Campbell years ago to groups of students. In this series, Campbell is said to be utterly captivating in his presentation content and style. According to Campbell, myth is the body talking to the conscious mind. Hence ALL spiritual beliefs are myth. In this series he covers topics from ancient Europe, India, and the Middle East, to American Indians and more—explaining, expounding. Join us for the video segments and great discussion! Jon Reopelle is a new member of the Fellowship a fan of Joseph Campbell and his multiple works. He has been studying Joseph Campbell’s works for the past 18 years. FELLOWSHIP WEDNESDAY PROGRAM The Art of Winslow Homer Wednesday, April 22; 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Facilitator: Bill Dunwiddie Participants: Min. 10 Find out who Bill Dunwiddie's favorite artist is, and why! The program consists of about 50 illustrations of the work of Winslow Homer and will show the diversity of his skills as an artist, and why he is much beloved as the "artist of the common man.” Bill Dunwiddie is one of the founding members of the Fellowship. At 87 years young, he recently completed his second 5-km road race, with a "personal best" time of 1:15.31.8. Using Photography to Explore Your Spiritual Path Thursdays, April 30 & May 14; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Facilitator: Mary Ellyn Vicksta Participants: Min. 4 /Max. 20 In this course, you will use photography and visual storytelling to gain perception and insight about your spiritual journey. This is a hands-on class where you will take digital pictures and use these pictures to tell a story; the nature of the visual story will invite you to experience a fresh perspective and gain new insights about you and your spirituality. Participants must bring their own digital camera or a cell phone that has camera capability, and each person must print a minimum of 3 pictures prior to the second workshop Mary Ellyn Vicksta is a member of the Fellowship, and has been an avid photography enthusiast for the past 30 plus years. She has been using this medium to explore her own spirituality. She expresses her photography mainly via slideshows and prints that have brought joy to family and friends. Recently, she has combined the visual with storytelling and wants to share this powerful combination with others. |
