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Sunday Morning Forum

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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 to view our library of stimulating discussions.
Upcoming and most recent Forums are highlighted below.

This Sunday:  December 16, 2018
"Growing Forests in Rural Kenya"
Presented by Mike Roy
In the past, Mike Roy has shared about his experiences and work with Sadhana Forest, a reforestation and low-impact living project started in south India in 2003.  This time, he will offer stories, photos, and video from his time at Sadhana Forest Kenya, the project's third branch, opened in 2014. Sadhana Forest Kenya is located in the remote, arid Samburu region, and focuses on bringing food security to local populations through distribution of food-producing trees and workshops on small-scale permaculture practices.  The presentation will explain the goals and practices of the project along with some information about the Samburu way of life.
Previously at the Sunday Morning Adult Forum

"The Real History of Being Black in America" - Part I

Presented by April Kelsey
December 9, 2018
(Part II slated for December 23, 2018)
We all know about slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and affirmative action. These milestones of Black history are joined together in a seamless narrative that moves from violent racism to social tolerance. But is that narrative real, or just a fairytale? Join April to discover the side of history that is often left out of our nation's textbooks.

Islamic Presentation of Divine Names and Attributes of God"

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The word "Allah" in Arabic calligraphy
Presented by Dr. Islam Bedir & Ali Akguner
December 2, 2018
"To God belong the most beautiful names..."  This presentation is a humble attempt to show how Quran discloses the treasuries of the Divine Names hidden in the heavens and on the earth.

The Humanist Manifesto

Presented by Kathryn Ozyurt
November 25, 2018
Humanist Manifestos are the 20th and 21st century updates to a movement that started in the Renaissance.  Humanism fosters a free and responsible search for truth and meaning and encourages each person to build morals and ethics that will guide his or her life here on earth.

​Socrates Café

Presented by Kathryn Ozyurt
November 11 & 18, 2018
Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences, while embracing the central theme of Socializing; the idea that we learn more when we question and question with others.  Using the Socratic method, the facilitator will pose questions and challenge statements to stimulate critical thinking about the subject and elicit logical conclusions. 
Join us as we engage in lively discussion topics selected by the attendees!
Proposed Topics:  11/11/18 - "What is the nature of punishment, and is it necessary to teach morality?"
11/18/18:  "Does the S(s)upernatural exist?" 
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