Adult Programming at Old Ship 2011 - 2012

Four Sessions, Wed, Oct 16 — Nov 9, 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm

Led by Ken Read-Brown and others

Designed for newcomers to Old Ship and/or Unitarian Universalism, but open to anyone interested in learning more about UU history, theology, governance, and the ways in which Unitarian Universalism transforms lives and helps create a better world.
For more information and to sign up contact Ken Read-Brown at 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net

Immigration as a Moral Issue

Six Sessions, Thurs, Oct 6 — Nov 10, 7:00 pm

Led by Eva Marx and Ursula Stone

Guided by Unitarian Universalist values, what would be a just and moral immigration policy? This six-week curriculum developed by the UUA addresses topics including factors contributing to human migration, international and U.S. law, myths and realities concerning immigration, the treatment of immigrants, and actions we might take to address this complex issue.
For more information and to sign up, contact Eva tomneva@supportlab.com.

Yoga in the Parlor

Tues. 7:00 — 8:00 pm (except 1st Tuesday) beginning Sep 13

Led by Stacey and Michael Shipman

Old Ship members Stacey and Michael Shipman will guide you through a yoga practice designed to improve strength, flexibility and most importantly relieve stress and tension.welcome!
This is a gentle class, suitable for all levels. You will leave feeling relaxed and ready for a good night's sleep.
Bring a yoga mat or large beach towel and dress in comfortable clothes. Limited to 10.
Contact Stacey with questions or to register at Stacey@staceyshipman.com.

Old Ship Goes to the Opera

Led by Tino Fernandes (no fee beyond the ticket price)

Old Ship opera buffs (you?) will head to Randolph Theater to see live broadcast from the MET of either Mozart’s Don Giovanni on 10/29 or Gounod’s Faust on 12/10 (likely a 1 or 1:30 start). If people want a preview, this will be arranged a week before. If you’ve wanted an intro to opera, this is your chance to learn about an art form that combines many others, and to have a good time too.
To sign up and for ticket info, contact Tino: tinofern@massmed.org.

Winter

Hinduism

Six Sessions, Wed, Jan 11 — Feb 8, 1:00 or 7:00

Led by Ken Read-Brown

We will deepen our understanding of Hinduism through reading selected texts from the Upanisads, Bhagavad Gita, and other ancient sources. We will also experience and explore forms of meditation from the Hindu tradition.
For further information or to sign up contact Ken Read-Brown, 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net.

Spiritual Elderhood

Five Sessions, Wed, Feb 29 — Feb 8, 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm

Led by Robbie Walsh

An elder is an older member of the family, tribe, congregation, or community, who has authority and influence. This course is about the process of becoming and being a spiritual elder – one who ages in wholeness, with integrity, love, and purpose. Participants will need the book From Ageing to Sageing: A Profound New Vision of Growing Older, by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi.
For further information or to sign up contact Robbie Walsh robtwalsh@verizon.net.

Spring

Spring Poetry

Five Sessions, Wed, Apr 4 — May, Wed 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm

Led by Elizabeth Torrey & Ken Read-Brown

Once again we celebrate National Poetry Month by exploring the life and work of a poet or two. Watch the newsletter for details about this year’s class.

For further information or to sign up contact Elizabeth Torrey elizabethtorrey@hotmail.com or
Ken Read-Brown, 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net.

Reconnecting with Earth

Led by Ken Read-Brown and others

Seven Sessions, Wed, May 9 — Jun 20, 7:00 pm

This Northwest Earth Institute class encourages us to connect on a deeper level with what it means to be a human being on the earth: sessions include wild nature, shifting paradigms, nature and spirit, the universe story, and eco-psychology.

For further information or to sign up contact Ken Read-Brown, 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net.

North American Spirituality

Dates and Times to be arranged

Led by Ken Read-Brown and Beverly Tricco

The ground we walk on here in Hingham and across what we call the Americas, was walked upon by the peoples of many cultures long before first European exploration and settlement. We will introduce ourselves to some of the spiritual traditions of these indigenous peoples.

For further information or to sign up contact Ken Read-Brown, 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net
or
Beverly Tricco at 781-749-1679 or beverlyTmail@gmail.com

Ongoing Groups and Gatherings

Yoga in the Parlor

Tues. 7:00 — 8:00 pm (except 1st Tuesday)

Led by Stacey and Michael Shipman (contact for schedule details)

Old Ship members Stacey and Michael Shipman will guide you through a yoga practice designed to improve strength, flexibility and most importantly relieve stress and tension.welcome!
This is a gentle class, suitable for all levels. You will leave feeling relaxed and ready for a good night's sleep.
Bring a yoga mat or large beach towel and dress in comfortable clothes. Limited to 10.

Contact Stacey with questions or to register at Stacey@staceyshipman.com.

Old Ship Sangha

Every Monday Evening, 7:00 — 8:30 pm

All are welcome to this weekly gathering to practice Buddhist meditation in community. Each evening includes sitting and walking meditation, reading, and discussion.

For further information contact Kitty Ward, laddward@verizon.net.

The Way of the Bodhisattva

First and Third Sunday mornings, 8:30 am (no mtgs. in summer, begins 9/18)

Half an hour of sitting meditation, followed by an hour conversation based on a Buddhist text. This year we will be reading The Wise Heart, by Jack Kornfield. Newcomers are warmly welcomed – no previous experience with Buddhism needed

For more information contact Ken Read-Brown at 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net.

Living By Heart

First Monday evenings, 7:30; at Elizabeth Torrey’s

A group that uses the memorization of poetry as a form of meditation and spiritual practice. Poetry, good company, laughter too – powerfully good medicine! For more information or questions, call Elizabeth Torrey.
Current group is full, but if anyone is interested in starting or helping with another group please speak to Elizabeth.

Men’s Breakfast

Second Sunday mornings, 8:30 in the Fellowship Hall (no meetings in summer)

An ongoing opportunity to get together in a safe, nurturing environment where we can speak freely and listen deeply to each other. We do this as a form of spiritual practice.  We also seek to have fun together and rekindle our playful souls. Contacts are Ralph Brown ( ralph.e.brown@gmail.com), Rich Elliott (richelliot@aol.com), and

Ceilidh (“kay-lee”)

Monthly, First Tuesday evenings, 7:30

Sharing of songs, stories, poems… and an old-fashioned good time. Bring an instrument if you have one or just bring yourself to listen and maybe sing along. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Robbie Walsh.

Morning Mediation

Weekly, Thursday mornings 5:45 am

Sitting and walking meditation for early risers.
For more info contact Eric Cornetta, eecornetta@mac.com

Peace and Justice Seminar

Occasional Gatherings (usually evenings)

Conversations on peace, justice, and non-violence, using selected readings, films, and speakers, so that we might all be better peacemakers in our lives and in the world. All are invited, newcomers are always welcome.

For more information contact Ken Read-Brown at 781-749-1679 or oldshipkrb@comcast.net.

Life Works Forums

Occasional Sundays 12:00 — 1:00

Life Works continues this year with several Old Ship members talking about their the meanings of their careers and/or volunteer work. This year’s presenters will begin this fall with Sherry Penney Livingston and Maureen Butler. If you’d like to present a Life Works Forum in the winter or spring, please contact Ken read-Brown or another member of the Adult Programs Committee.

Crossing Time Poetry Circles

At the turning of each season; see newsletter for dates

We begin our 16^th year! Come join the ongoing poetry renaissance in America – Northeast Branch, Old Ship affiliate! Bring and read or speak a favorite poem – an opportunity to share and perhaps deepen our appreciation of poetry, and reinforce our connection with natural cycles of life. All welcome!

For more info call Elizabeth Torrey.

Only be willing to search for poetry, / and there will be poetry. / My soul, a tiny speck, is my tutor. – Yuan Hei

Have an Idea ...

for a class, workshop, or gathering you’d like to see or lead at Old Ship? Please contact the office (781-749-1679) office@oldshipchurch.org a member of the Adult Programs Committee and we will help you make it happen! Ralph Brown, Anne Kerrebrock, Elizabeth Torrey, Ding Wilding-Smith, Ken Read-Brown (781-749-1679), Beverly Tricco (781-749-1679)