We are sharing this opportunity from Fourth Universalist Society and All Souls NYC. They are hosting an upcoming two-part Adult Education series on Zoom. You are welcome to attend 

A Two-Part Adult Education Series

This two-part Adult Education series, in conjunction with the All Souls NYC Food Matters Study Group, explores Mindful Eating as both a personal health practice and a form of ethical and environmental engagement. Grounded in values central to Unitarian Universalism and many other faiths and ethical traditions, the series invites participants to consider how everyday food choices can nourish our bodies while also promoting justice for people, animals, and the planet.

Across two evenings, we will explore mindful eating from complementary perspectives: first, through the lens of personal health and well-being, and then through the broader impacts of our food systems on climate, ecology, and social equity. Each session combines storytelling, expert perspectives, and facilitated discussion, with ample time for questions and shared reflection. Participants are encouraged to explore practical, compassionate next steps toward a more mindful, plant-forward approach to eating—at whatever pace feels right.

Session Details

Part 1: Mindful Eating for Personal Health
Thursday, February 26 | 7:00 pm
Speaker: Clare Parme Miller, MS, RD, CDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

 Fourth U Open Circle Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82438610752

This session focuses on mindful eating as a tool for greater awareness, balance, and health—helping participants reconnect with their bodies and their relationship to food.

Part 2: Mindful Eating for the Planet
Thursday, March 5 | 7:00 pm
Speaker: Rev. John Gibb Millspaugh, Executive Director, Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry

 Fourth U Open Circle Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82438610752

This session explores how food choices intersect with environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and global justice, and how mindful eating can be a meaningful response to ecological crises.

Registration & Accessibility

No registration is required. Simply join using the Zoom link above. If you have accessibility needs or questions, please contact the Fourth Universalist Society office in advance so we can do our best to accommodate you.

This series is co-sponsored by the Fourth Universalist Society Environmental Justice Team and the All Souls NYC Food Matters Study Group. Participants are welcome to attend one session or both. All are welcome.