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SUMMARY:Date with Death Club
DESCRIPTION:What do we actually mean by the word death? The word conjures up a host of vague and troubling thoughts and emotions. At the literal level\, we recognize death by such obvious physical signs as the heart stopping\, the body not moving\, the cessation of breathing\, or flat lines on a screen. But that is only a small fraction of what the word death evokes. Beyond that very literal understanding of death\, we have all sorts of theories of what death is really about and all sorts of hopes and fears about it. We need to take a deep look at those hopes and fears and ask ourselves what exactly is it that we fear\, and what exactly are those hopes? The point of such questioning is not to come up with some “correct” view of death. Instead\, the point is to examine our own assumptions and beliefs\, whatever they may be – Judy Lief \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if talking about death could help us live more fully? \n\n\n\nDeath is something we all encounter\, yet our culture often encourages us to avoid talking about it. This program offers a space to do the opposite: to become more comfortable talking about mortality\, dying\, grief\, aging\, and the many questions that surround the end of life. \n\n\n\nThrough conversation\, reflection\, poetry\, guest speakers\, and practical exploration\, we’ll engage both the big questions and the practical ones \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes a good life—and a good death? \n\n\n\nHow do we want to approach aging and our own mortality? \n\n\n\nWhat do different traditions believe happens after we die? \n\n\n\nHow can we prepare for the end of life? \n\n\n\nWhat choices do we have about our care\, our bodies\, and our memorials?\n\n\n\n\nSessions balance philosophical and spiritual reflection with informational and logistical content\, along with humor and earnest regard for the topic of mortality. While this is not a support group\, it is a space to be curious\, share what you’re comfortable sharing\, learn from one another\, and have honest conversations about something we all have in common: being mortal. \n\n\n\nDate with Death Club is a secular\, non-dogmatic exploration of mortality in community. It is open to adults -both memebers and the wider public. No particular religious belief or experience is needed\, and you don’t need to attend every session. Come for a single conversation or join us throughout the series\, and drop-ins are welcome. However\, we strongly encourage everyone to attend the first session as a way to begin getting comfortable talking about death and to establish a foundation for the conversations we’ll share throughout the program. \n\n\n\nBy facing the reality of our mortality\, we may discover new possibilities for living a more intentional and meaningful life. \n\n\n\nSession Themes: \n\n\n\n\n\nSep 10: Getting Comfortable with Death Talk\n\n\n\nSep 24: Dying\, Death\, Poetry\n\n\n\nOct 8: Good Life & Good Death\n\n\n\nOct 22: Resistance & Acceptance: The Mortal Dance\n\n\n\nNov 12: Aging: Better Than the Alternative\n\n\n\nDec 10: Grief: Loving & Losing\, Learning & Living\n\n\n\nJan 14: Afterlife / Afterlives\n\n\n\nJan 28: Facing Extinction: Processing Eco-Grief\n\n\n\nFeb 11: Owning Your Dying\n\n\n\nFeb 25: Hospice\, Palliative Care\, & End-of-Life Documents\, Oh My!\n\n\n\nMar 11: Medical Aid in Dying / Death with Dignity\n\n\n\nApr 8: What to Do with a Dead Body?\n\n\n\nApr 22: Planning Your Own Memorial Service\n\n\n\nMay 13: Writing Your Own Obituary\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please note: there are no sessions on November 26\, December 24\, or March 25.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/date-with-death-club/2027-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Religious Education":MAILTO:jessica@uuwausau.org
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SUMMARY:Date with Death Club
DESCRIPTION:What do we actually mean by the word death? The word conjures up a host of vague and troubling thoughts and emotions. At the literal level\, we recognize death by such obvious physical signs as the heart stopping\, the body not moving\, the cessation of breathing\, or flat lines on a screen. But that is only a small fraction of what the word death evokes. Beyond that very literal understanding of death\, we have all sorts of theories of what death is really about and all sorts of hopes and fears about it. We need to take a deep look at those hopes and fears and ask ourselves what exactly is it that we fear\, and what exactly are those hopes? The point of such questioning is not to come up with some “correct” view of death. Instead\, the point is to examine our own assumptions and beliefs\, whatever they may be – Judy Lief \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if talking about death could help us live more fully? \n\n\n\nDeath is something we all encounter\, yet our culture often encourages us to avoid talking about it. This program offers a space to do the opposite: to become more comfortable talking about mortality\, dying\, grief\, aging\, and the many questions that surround the end of life. \n\n\n\nThrough conversation\, reflection\, poetry\, guest speakers\, and practical exploration\, we’ll engage both the big questions and the practical ones \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes a good life—and a good death? \n\n\n\nHow do we want to approach aging and our own mortality? \n\n\n\nWhat do different traditions believe happens after we die? \n\n\n\nHow can we prepare for the end of life? \n\n\n\nWhat choices do we have about our care\, our bodies\, and our memorials?\n\n\n\n\nSessions balance philosophical and spiritual reflection with informational and logistical content\, along with humor and earnest regard for the topic of mortality. While this is not a support group\, it is a space to be curious\, share what you’re comfortable sharing\, learn from one another\, and have honest conversations about something we all have in common: being mortal. \n\n\n\nDate with Death Club is a secular\, non-dogmatic exploration of mortality in community. It is open to adults -both memebers and the wider public. No particular religious belief or experience is needed\, and you don’t need to attend every session. Come for a single conversation or join us throughout the series\, and drop-ins are welcome. However\, we strongly encourage everyone to attend the first session as a way to begin getting comfortable talking about death and to establish a foundation for the conversations we’ll share throughout the program. \n\n\n\nBy facing the reality of our mortality\, we may discover new possibilities for living a more intentional and meaningful life. \n\n\n\nSession Themes: \n\n\n\n\n\nSep 10: Getting Comfortable with Death Talk\n\n\n\nSep 24: Dying\, Death\, Poetry\n\n\n\nOct 8: Good Life & Good Death\n\n\n\nOct 22: Resistance & Acceptance: The Mortal Dance\n\n\n\nNov 12: Aging: Better Than the Alternative\n\n\n\nDec 10: Grief: Loving & Losing\, Learning & Living\n\n\n\nJan 14: Afterlife / Afterlives\n\n\n\nJan 28: Facing Extinction: Processing Eco-Grief\n\n\n\nFeb 11: Owning Your Dying\n\n\n\nFeb 25: Hospice\, Palliative Care\, & End-of-Life Documents\, Oh My!\n\n\n\nMar 11: Medical Aid in Dying / Death with Dignity\n\n\n\nApr 8: What to Do with a Dead Body?\n\n\n\nApr 22: Planning Your Own Memorial Service\n\n\n\nMay 13: Writing Your Own Obituary\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please note: there are no sessions on November 26\, December 24\, or March 25.
URL:https://uuwausau.org/event/date-with-death-club/2027-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Religious Education
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