Our Chosen Faith

			Our Chosen Faith

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A Study Guide

Author: Joan Goodwin

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association

Pub. Date: 1990

Available From: UUA Bookstore

Theme and DescriptionA 6-session program for individuals or groups to explore the book Our Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism by John A. Buehrens and Forrester Church. The book includes 10 essays (5 by each author) inspired by the 5 sources of the living tradition of Unitarian Universalism.

Goals for Participants

To become familiar with some of the theology and traditions of the Unitarian and Universalist faiths
To understand and articulate one's own faith journey
To consider one's own beliefs and experiences in light of the sources of the living tradition of Unitarian Universalism.

Age Range Adult

Size of Group Originally designed for individual members of the Church of the Larger Fellowship, this study guide can be used by individuals or by groups of 4 to 12.

Space Requirements A comfortable room

Number of Sessions 6

Length of Sessions 1 1/2 to 2 hours

Leader Training No special training; good group facilitation skills

Leader Preparation 1 hour per session

Strengths

Is useful for individuals, small groups, and larger groups
Provides an articulate introduction to Unitarian Universalism
Presents opportunities for reflecting on and sharing one's own beliefs and understandings
Contains clear directions

Limitations Relies largely on reading, reflecting, writing, and discussing

Adaptability Good for individuals as well as groups

Unitarian Universalist Values Explicitly addresses 5 of the Sources of the Living Tradition of the Unitarian Universalist Association: direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder; words and deeds of prophetic women and men; wisdom from the world's religions; Jewish and Christian teachings; humanist teachings. Program does not address the source of earth centered spirituality because it was published before the 1995 General Assembly vote.