Overview
Feeling overwhelmed and world-weary? Ready for more joy in your life? Have we got an offer for you!
Starting on Sunday, May 4th, Unity of Fairfax will begin a series of talks and small groups inspired by the wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as found in The Book of Joy.
Both of these globally-recognized spiritual leaders faced tremendous pressure while leading their communities in the face of horrific oppression, and yet somehow both maintained conscious connection with the divine attribute “Joy.”
How did they do it? And how can we do the same in our tumultuous times?
That’s the focus of the small groups (and accompanying Sunday talk series) that will be held at the times listed below.
Requirements
- Participants will need to have a copy of the book (on account of the exercises it contains); however, participants will not need to read the entire text.
- Copies are available for purchase in the Unity of Fairfax bookstore (and other retailers).
- Registration for the groups is required. Each group is limited to 12 participants—so register early!
- There is no cost to participate.
Class Schedules & Signup Emails
We’re going back to basics this year—no Eventbrite required!
To register, simply email the appropriate facilitator.
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. (starting May 5), Hybrid (Classroom 1 & Zoom)
Note: This is group is now full, and no longer accepting new registrations.
Facilitated by Julie Thompson
Email: guidefromtheside@icloud.com to receive the Zoom link
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. (starting May 6) via Zoom
Facilitated by Donna Lee
Email: unitydeone@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (starting May 6) via Zoom
Facilitated by Duane Bowers
Email: dtbowers@hotmail.com to receive the Zoom link
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (starting May 7) via Zoom
Facilitated by Rev. Todd Humphrey
Email: revtodd@crystalcoastunity.org to receive the Zoom link
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (starting May 8) via Zoom
Facilitated by Fran Patchett
Email: patchettfrances3@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link