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Contact:  adultre@uufp.org.
Sunday Morning Forum began many years ago in complement to minister led worship on Sunday mornings. With our Unitarian Universalist values as both foundation and springboard, the Forum has grown into a well moderated, high quality, adult discussion group that promotes learning on a wide variety of topics. It is a classroom of people who trust each other's good intentions and value each other's diverse opinions.

Together, UUFP's pastoral and laity-led educational opportunities nourish the mind and spirit and infuse us to be Light in the world!
Join us!
Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 
UUFP Office Building  *  13136 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News
Parking is available in the Office and Sanctuary lots and on both sides of Youngs Mill Lane.
Visit Sunday Morning Forum Archive 2019 or 2017 - 2018 
​to view our library of stimulating discussions.
Upcoming and most recent Forums are highlighted below.

This Sunday:  June 30, 2019
​“Living My Truth:  A Transgender Virginian's Story"

Presented by Kathleen Caywood
Join Kathleen, a member of Equality Virginia’s Transgender Advocacy Speakers Bureau, for a morning of fellowship and learning as she shares her story as a transgender woman, followed by a time for dialogue and questions.
Kathleen Caywood grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, but now lives in Virginia Beach. She is retired and spends much of her time practicing and playing her violin in a small ensemble, which entertains people in retirement or assisted living homes.  She also visits shut-ins in nursing homes, or those who aren’t able to leave their own homes. She is actively involved in the Metropolitan Community Church and the Unitarian Universalist Church.​
Previously at the Sunday Morning Forum

​“Peace Pilgrims”
Presented by Kathryn Ozyurt
June 23, 2019
A topic from our Forum suggestions basket, the Peace Pilgrim, Lisette Norman, was a non-denominational spiritual teacher and peace activist from 1953 until her death.  Friends of Peace Pilgrim is an organization dedicated to publicizing her message.

“The Real History of Being Black in America, Part IV:
Environmental Racism"

Presented by April Kelsey
June 16, 2019
April Kelsey continues her series on racism with a look at how urban housing and environmental policies often discriminate against people of color, resulting in poor health, disability, and even death.​

“Sikhism in the 21st Century”
Presented by Dr. Baljit Gill & wife Gurkamal Kaur Gill
June 9, 2019
​Our guest speakers will present a brief overview of the Sikhism faith and how it impacts our daily living in today's world.
Baljit Singh Gill, M.D., and Gurkamal Kaur Gill, M.Ed.
Married and living in this area since 1983.  Dr. Gill is the Medical Director of PTSD Clinical Team at VA Medical Center in Hampton and is an Associate Professor with Eastern Virginia Medical School.  He is serving on the Board of Directors for Colonial Behavioral Health, an active Rotarian and also serves on the board of the local Sikh temple. Gurkamal has been a Special Education teacher at Menchville High School for 27 years. She established and sponsored the Interact club and is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

“Exploring Mormonism"  

Presented by Corey Anderson
June 2, 2019
Mormonism is an important American grown New Religion with millions of followers and an influential presence, especially in the Western United States.  Facilitator Corey Anderson will discuss Mormon origins, history, current tenants and entertain respectful questions.
Corey is a self-identified progressive Mormon who grew up in an orthodox Latter-Day Saint (LDS) home, served two-years as a Mormon missionary, one-year as a Brigham Young University student and three-summers as an LDS church camp counselor.  Religious explorations eventually led him through a faith crisis, where he is experiencing the next chapter of his spiritual journey.
Want to learn more about the mind and spirit expanding Forum exchanges?
Visit:  SUNDAY MORNING FORUM ARCHIVE 2019 or 2017 - 2018
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