Drop-In Discussions
Sometimes our discussions are based on certain books or articles, but you don’t have to read anything or do any advance preparation to participate. Just drop-in. People of all viewpoints are welcome to make presentations or join in the discussions.
Two Ways to Participate!
Virtual Drop-In Discussions:
Virtual drop-in discussions meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87535284436?pwd=ckI4NGdUVXVLVGJKYXdMMEx0RHFZdz09
Meeting ID: 875 3528 4436
Passcode: 665971
In-Person Drop-In Discussions:
In-person drop-in discussions are held on the first Sunday morning of each month
in the Chalice Room on the second floor of our church, starting at 9:15am (during the regular church year, and off during the summer months).
Have you read/written a book or article, attended or presented a workshop or talk, or have a topic that you would like to share with us? Is there a topic you would like to learn more about?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Drop-In Discussion Committee: dropindiscussion@uuroc.org
October 2026
Tuesday, October 6: What We Carry
The theme for this season is “What We Carry” and Rev. Eileen will lead us through one or more of the activities in our shared Spiritual Deepening Packet for the season. Please come and participate.
Tuesday, October 13: Open Topic
Let’s have another open topic discussion tonight. Open topic evenings are often interesting and encouraging! And we can be supportive and encouraging towards one another, if nothing else. John Lukes will moderate our discussion.
Tuesday, October 20: If You Were President…?
If you were President, what specific things would you do (or refrain from doing) for the good of the nation and world? What criterion would a Presidential candidate have to fulfill in order to get your vote? Let’s have a discussion of issues and not personalities. Phil Ebersole will facilitate.
Tuesday, October 27: Whose Side Are We On?
Tonight we’ll watch Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell’s sermon from May 3, 2026. Here’s what Rev. Eileen wrote about this sermon: “Ours is a faith that might make us reluctant to take sides, but should we? Whose side are we on, and who, exactly, should we be in solidarity with?” John Lukes will moderate our discussion.
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In-person Drop-In Discussions:
Sunday, November 2 at 9:15 am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Religion and Politics
The U.S. Constitution requires the separation of church and state. But can we separate religion from politics? We don’t separate morality from politics, and we don’t separate religion from morality. But how do you talk with someone whose political opinions stem from religious teachings you don’t believe in? Does your religious creed determine your political creed or vice versa? Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion on these fraught questions.
Sunday, October 4 at 9:15 am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - The Tarot: A Mirror Not A Crystal Ball
In times of uncertainty and fear, we may long for a crystal ball to tell us what comes next. But perhaps a mirror is more useful. Join Joy Leccese for a lively exploration of Tarot—not as fortune-telling, but as a centuries-old collection of images that has become intertwined with religion, spirituality, astrology, Kabbalah, and other wisdom traditions. What might these enduring symbols teach us about how human beings seek meaning–and grounding–in times of chaos? Joy Lecesse will lead a discussion.
We will meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room. Drop-in discussions will continue on the first Sunday of the month. All are welcome!
Phil Ebersole is the facilitator unless otherwise mentioned. Topics are subject to change. If you have a topic you would like discussed or, better still, would like to lead a discussion, speak to Phil Ebersole.
If you have an outside speaker in mind that you think should be invited, have a topic you’d like discussed or, better still, would be willing to lead a discussion, please contact
