Programs
Fourth Principle Forum
The Fourth Principle Forum convenes at the church at 10:00AM on Sundays. This time is set aside to discuss current topics and interests of the UU congregation.
Coffee Hour
Join us after the service for coffee hour. Light refreshments are provided. This is a great chance to meet new people, make friends, and discuss the sermon that just took place.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays at 8:00PM
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. To learn more about AA you can visit the AA website here.
Circle Singing
Alternate Thursdays at 7:00PM
Gather with fellow friends and members to sing. Songs are usually sung a cappela. All skill levels are welcome!
Common Reader Book Group
The Common Reader Book Group gets together to discuss whatever reading selection has been chosen for the month. They usually meet at the church and also enjoy a pre-dinner discussion. For more info, contact Wendy Masters at wendymm3238@yahoo.com
Common Reader Book Group is open to all members and friends of Hobart UU. Come for dinner or the discussion or both!
CUUPS - Northwest Indiana Chapter
Wheel of the Year- 7PM on the Saturday nearest the Sabbat
New Moon Discussions at 7PM on nights with a new moon
CUUPs is an organization the like of which has never existed before. To our knowledge it is the only such organization currently in existence. It is the officially-recognized Pagan resource of a non-Pagan religion, Unitarian Universalism. Its status as an Interest Group of the UUA makes a statement that the leadership and members of the Unitarian Universalist Association recognize Pagan paths as a valid expression of spirituality and a legitimate path to religious truth for individuals. It gives Pagan-identified UUs the unique and delightful experience of being able to pursue their individual journeys of, to name just a sampling, Wicca, Shamanism, earth-centered spirituality, Witchcraft, Druidism, Asatru, Native American spirituality, Rasta, Stregheria, Toteg Tribe spirituality, and myriad other singular paths of Pagan belief and thought, without having to deny themselves the benefits and resources of church affiliation.
CUUPS affords worship and educational resources to its members, as well as serving as an interfaith educational resource to host congregations to inform other UUs and other community members about Pagan beliefs and practices. In its nearly 20-year history, it has provided irreplaceable resources to the UUA, including Cakes For the Queen of Heaven, the world's first Goddess Studies course, which celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2006, and its successor, Rise Up and Call Her Name, a workshop/Adult RE Class on Goddesses of the world. Members of CUUPS can read and utilize many other resources of our organization. To view the main CUUPs website, you can click here.
Drumming
Second Friday of the month at 7:00PM
Come for an evening of drumming, whether you just like to keep a beat or are looking for a more spiritual experience.
Empty Circle Zen Group
Tuesdays at 7:00PM and Saturdays at 7:00AM
This group is suitable for both beginning and advanced practitioners. Cushions are provided. Please call Jerry Ashmore at the church, 219-942-1611 with any questions.
Fifth Wednesdays
Whenever there are five Wednesdays in a month at 7PM
Come join us on this extra Wednesday to discuss church topics.
Film Nights
Third Friday of the month at 7:00PM
Each month, a specific film is selected for viewing and discussion.
First Friday Potlucks
First Friday of the month at 6:30PM
This is a casual time to mingle with friends and members. The location varies each month. Feel free to bring some food and participate or you could even offer to host one month! All are welcome!
Novel Notions
This is another book group that meets regularly. Contact Kathy Arney for more information.
Poetry, Prose and Potluck
Monthly
The group now known as Poetry, Prose and Potluck evolved out of one of the church's Small Group Ministries. The group meets monthly at one another's homes, where they break bread together, check in, and share poetry and prose readings. Carla Banks, Fred and Mary Pat Bone, Richard Johnson and Marti Pizzini, and Suzanne and Glenn Keldsen form the core of the group. New members and visitors are welcome, especially those who live in Porter County and near-by. The group will be holding meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. For further information contact the Keldsens or Marti through the church office
TOPS
Thursdays at 6:00PM
TOPS stands for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." TOPS Club, Inc. is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with chapters located worldwide. Its two-fold objective is to encourage healthy lifestyles through weight-management support groups and to sponsor obesity research..