Justice is a frequent topic in political discussions today. That was also true in the distant past, and there are striking applications of those ideas to current politics. We will [...]
The Hartford Mutual Funds Company commissioned Dr. Joe Coughlin of the MIT AgeLab to study “aging well.” What his team determined was that “Our real social security, in fact, is [...]
Join Mary Fehr, avid quilter, to learn about the rich history and artistic depth of quilting. Topics include its origins, significant cultural/historical movements such as the Quilts of the Underground [...]
Why are boys falling behind in school? From early struggles to harsher discipline, boys—especially marginalized ones—face a system that doesn’t match how they develop and learn. Join us to unpack [...]
Just as women in the US experience cultural pressures to conform to a feminine ideal, a parallel (and opposite) set of pressures exists for men. The focus of the presentation [...]
Have you ever set an intention to start a spiritual practice, but found it to be daunting, lifeless, or impossible to maintain? Take heart! There are so many possible forms [...]
This session will continue the Christian spiritual tradition in the West through the Middle Ages and the influence of the Protestant Reformation. Note: Part I will be reviewed in case some [...]
This session will examine spiritual factors that influenced early Christianity, beginning with documentation in the New Testament concerning Jesus and Paul, then briefly mentioning Gnostic beliefs, and finally addressing the [...]
Learnt somethin’ new that you can share?Can you ‘splain it, if you dare?Pick your date and please take part.Topic and focus are in your heart!OR.... Suggest a topic you are interested [...]
Most of us have had our own ideas about the meaning of life. They may involve religion, philosophy, history, and even science. And they probably have changed over time. This session will [...]
