Personal Theology

Zoom ImageSundays (twice a month), September through May from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., multi-platform presentations in the Fireside Room and on Zoom. (Please log in at 9:20 for Zoom)

Personal Theology Seminars are one-hour presentations given by speakers who come from a range of perspectives on such subjects as Sufism, Atheism, the Goddess, Christianity, Physics, Consciousness, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Altered States, and Human Potential. The Personal Theology program was founded by Bernard Loomer, former Dean of the Divinity School at University of Chicago and leader in Process Theology. It was led by Martha Helming from 1991 to 2013. Participants listen to and engage with theological, scientific, spiritual and consciousness leaders, as well as present their own topics and spiritual journeys. Seminars pursue the UU values of drawing inspiration from diverse traditions and deepening one’s life. Honoraria for some speakers are supported by contributions from the audience.

Personal Theology Committee: Anne Wardell (co-chair), Lonnie Moseley (co-chair/Zoom tech support).

For information about Personal Theology or to suggest a speaker, email adulted@uucb.org and a member of the Personal Theology team will get in touch.

To see when the next Personal Theology discussion occurs, see below. Or go to the uucb.org home page and scroll down on the left to SPECIAL EVENTS.

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Upcoming Seminars

  • Personal Theology -- Come SHARE or LISTEN to Stories of Profound Moments
      05-18-2025

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      Since 1980, the Personal Theology program at UUCB has welcomed voices of our congregants and others who have told us about the many paths they have traveled as teachers, sages, photographers, seekers, scientists, artists, songwriters, monks, and those who have just traveled the offbeaten paths of the spirit. Now, we turn to you.

      At Personal Theology on May 18 at 9:30 a.m., if you have a personal story that has shaped your path or a story that lives in you, we invite you to share 3-4 minutes of that story. Your story could be spiritual, scientific, joyful or spooky or a moment or insight that transformed you. Your story belongs here.

      So, even if you’ve never spoken before a group, this is your trusted community. We honor your voice, your truth, your courage. Share the moment(s) that changed you. We’re listening.

      The 3-4 minute story time will be shared between the Fireside room participants (in-person) and the Zoom participants (on-line).
      Please email Anne Wardell at rxchclt@comcast.net no later than May 15, to sign up to share on May 18.
      Time slots are limited as we start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. So please let Anne know as soon as possible no later than May 15, 2025.