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LEAP (Lifespan Educational Adult Programming)

A wide UU spectrum of events and programs offering balance and religious growth over time

The LEAP! Committee strives to reach a balanced approach to support learning and program vitality for all adult congregants at UUCGT and support those that facilitate programming. This umbrella structure welcomes all, lending opportunity to strengthen relationships through community building informed by a congregational mission statement. Possibilities can exist for the further development of ongoing interested groups,  small-group ministry, social justice education, a wide variety of religious growth experiences, and interfaith collaboration–for example, driven by congregants’ interest. The Chair of the LEAP! works closely with the Senior Minister for leadership guidance and direction, or, as in this transition period, an Interim Minister. A working group of committee members and volunteers implements and drives the action.

Judy VanDeWeghe

LEAP! Coordinator


Chautauqua Discussion Series

A sample UU event sponsored by LEAP!

 
Unitarian Universalists strive to help develop citizens who are informed, effective, just, inclusive, compassionate, and secure in their practice. Early Unitarians such as Emerson, Parker, and Susan B. Anthony led stimulating citizen discussions in the 19th century Lyceum/Chautauqua movements as first started on the east coast of this country. The Chautauqua movement remains alive and well today from east to west coast. We carry this tradition, as human development is at the hear of the Discussion Series at UUCGT, with twice-monthly topics/questions that lead us naturally into meaningful conversation— Chautauqua! A topic for discussion is facilitated through a stimulating question drawn from insight and background from the facilitator. This series is designed to promote meaningful dialogue and perspective taking. The topics selected encourage us to look deeper within, and to come to know ourselves, as well as the strangers among us.  Discussion norms will be provided for this venue to ensure emotional safety, respect, and a decorum that appreciates all voices for the common good. Come join in the mix!

Judy VanDeWeghe

LEAP! Coordinator