Adult Faith Development
Our AFD program provides opportunities for adults to be challenged educationally and spiritually around issues related to the UU Principles and Purposes.
Throughout the year we sponsor forums, courses and workshops that meaningfully connect adults to both Granite Peak and Unitarian Universalism. These offerings take advantage of curricula developed by the UUA and others and also locally designed courses and involve a number of different instructors and facilitators.
Our Faith Development programs focus on 1) Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression topics, 2) Personal Spiritual Development, 3) UU History, and 4) Leadership development.
Most sessions are in person one of the congregational buildings although some may be presented by Zoom.
For more information about our Adult Faith Development program or to request or offer a program, contact Mary Ann Clark, drmaryann49@mac.com.
2025-26 Programs
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Ho'oponopono - The Hawaiian Practice of Forgiveness & Resolution presented by Barry & Gayla Gordon. Ho'oponopono (ho-o-pono-pono) is the ancient Hawaiian spiritual practice for healing relationships and releasing karmic problems that is both practical and profound. In day one of this experiential workshop, participants will learn a simple daily practice, that is immediately life changing. On day two, we will experience the longer ceremonial form of Ho’oponopono prayers and fire ceremony.
Ho'oponopono practice offers a path to emotional freedom by clearing resentments, guilt, and painful memories - whether from recent conflicts or deep-seated wounds. The beauty of Ho'oponopono is that it works whether the other person is present, or not, living or deceased, and requires no confrontation.
April 4 & 11, 11am-1 pm.
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The UUA Common Read for this year, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer (Skinner House) see https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/read. Cancelled.
2025-26 Programs
Our Shared Values presented by Rev. Machelle in November,
Introduction to World Religions based on God is Not One: Part 1 Islam and Christianity presented by Mary Ann Clark in December. Hinduism, Buddhism, Yoruba Religion presented by Mary Ann Clark in January.
Skills for Disagreeing Better, presented by Braver Angels in January.
Introduction to World Religions based on God is Not One: The Eight Religions that Run the World.
AZ Corporation Commission: Reasonable and Just? The Little-Known 4th Branch of Government and the Ethics of Electric Bills presented by Melanie Beikman, head of Interfaith Power and Light and sponsored by the GPUUC Adult Faith Development Committee, the GPUUC Social Justice Council, the Interfaith Power and Light, Northern AZ Climate Change Alliance, and Interfaith Climate Action Tea.
2024-25 Programs
An Introduction to Buddhism presented by Peg Travis.
An exploration of The Book of Longings (Sue Monk Kidd).
An exploration of this year’s UUA Common Read, Authentic Selves.