Congregation Calendar Program

Download the Uplift worksheets, yearly calendar, journal, and more. (Members only)

Note: You can start this program at any point of the year.

January: Intentions

• Intentions: Knowing What You Want and Getting It
• Strengths: Finding Your Individual Purpose
• Courage: Standing Up For Yourself and Others
• Grit: You Can Do Hard Things
• Practice: Finding Joy in Deliberate Improvement

February: Wisdom

• Focus: The Power of Concentration in a Distracting World
• Wisdom Reading: Words That Awaken the Heart
• Meditation: An Introduction to Mindful Breathing
• Mindful Eating: Making the Most of Meal Time

March: Presence

• Compassion: Standing in Someone Else’s Shoes
• Curiosity: Asking Questions Without Judgment
• Mindfulness: Being Present to Whatever Is Here
• Honesty: Telling the Truth Sets You Free

Optional March mini-lessons:

• St. Patrick’s
• Holi
• Spring Equinox

April: Renewal

• Growing Up: Awareness of More and More
• The Hero’s Journey: Growing Through Challenges
• Spirituality: A Direct Experience
• Living Simply: Freedom From Too Much Stuff

Optional April mini-lessons:

• Passover
• Easter
• Earth Day

May: Emotions

• Emotions: Games and Activities
• Emotions, Part I: Naming Your Feelings
• Emotions, Part II: Regulating Your Feelings
• Journaling: An Approach to Inner Transformation
• Anxiety: Finding Calm in the Chaos
• Self-Compassion: Being a Friend to Yourself

Optional May mini-lesson:

• Memorial Day

June: Home Life

• Chores: Caring For Our Space Together
• Digital Technology: Being Fully in Your Life
• Conflict: Facing Each Other With Love
• Sleep: Caring for Body and Soul

Optional June mini-lessons:

• Summer Solstice
• Juneteenth

July: Fun

• Creativity: Saying “Yes… And” to Life
• Humor: Connecting Through Laughter
• Critical Thinking: Developing Healthy Skepticism
• Flow: The Joy of Effortless Action
• Music: A Universal, Elevated Language

August: Movement

• Dance: A Timeless Way to Feel Alive
• Play: Enjoying Life and Having Fun Together
• Exercise: Keeping Your Body and Mind Happy
• Activism: Making Your Values Visible in the World

September: Community

• Bullying: Learning to Be Direct and Kind
• Self-Advocacy: Knowing What You Need and Asking For It
• Respect: Seeing the Worth of Self and Others
• Friendship: What Makes a Good Friend?

Optional September mini-lesson:

• Fall Equinox

October: Connection

• Fairness: Creating a More Just World
• Forgiveness: An Act of Love and Freedom
• Polarities: Exploring Complementary Virtues
• Timeless Wisdom: Stories From the Past
• Lineage: Telling Family Stories

Optional October mini-lessons:

• Diwali
• Halloween

November: Gratitude

• Role Models: Choosing Your Influences
• Stillness & Contemplation: A Practice of Deep Listening
• Gratitude: Appreciating What’s Present
• Humility: Strong Enough to Be Open

Optional November mini-lessons:

• Dia de los Muertos
• Thanksgiving

December: Giving

• Giving: A Source of Connection and Love
• Purpose: Discovering What Makes You Feel Alive
• Kindness: Looking Out For Others
• Hope (forthcoming)

Optional December mini-lessons:

• Winter Solstice
• Christmas

Wisdom Traditions