Written Resources for Developing Spiritually
People Resources for Developing Spiritually
Adult Formation, Common Grounds
Sundays, 9:00 - 9:45 am via Zoom
Called to Community: The Role of the Church
Common Grounds resumes on January 10 with a continuation of our film/discussion approach. In conjunction with this Epiphany season's discipleship theme, how we live our faith, this series explores the role of the church in forming individuals through community and the ways we see and engage the world around us.
Session 1: Baptized in Pleasantries
Join theologian Mark Labberton, current president of Fuller Seminary and former Director of the Ogilvie Institute of Preaching, as he explores the question “Has tribalism in the church kept us from loving our enemies and experiencing shalom in our cities?” and the role of the church in forming followers of Christ.
Session 2: Transformative Capacity
Join Hebrew Scriptures scholar and theologian Walter Bruggeman, widely considered one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last several decades, as he speaks on the church’s role in helping advance God’s agenda of life.
Session 3: The Long Restoration Project
Join theologians N.T. Wright (former Anglican bishop of Durham and renowned scholar) and Brian Zahnd (full-time pastor and occasional author) as they look at the role of the church as it navigates culture and power.
Session 4: Missional Imagination
Join Hanna Terry, pastor of the FAM Community, an experiment in missional Christian community in Houston, and Malcom Guite, Anglican priest, poet, and academic as they explore the church’s role to be the Body of Christ in the world.
Session 5: Doing (Relational) Justice
Join writer-pastor Joyce Hollyday (former death row pastor, domestic violence advocate, and Associate Editor of Sojourners, a magazine) as she reflects on the role of the church, and caring for one another, in interdependence versus independence.
You will find the Zoom link for Common Grounds in the Sunday announcement.
Sundays, 9:00 - 9:45 am via Zoom
Called to Community: The Role of the Church
Common Grounds resumes on January 10 with a continuation of our film/discussion approach. In conjunction with this Epiphany season's discipleship theme, how we live our faith, this series explores the role of the church in forming individuals through community and the ways we see and engage the world around us.
Session 1: Baptized in Pleasantries
Join theologian Mark Labberton, current president of Fuller Seminary and former Director of the Ogilvie Institute of Preaching, as he explores the question “Has tribalism in the church kept us from loving our enemies and experiencing shalom in our cities?” and the role of the church in forming followers of Christ.
Session 2: Transformative Capacity
Join Hebrew Scriptures scholar and theologian Walter Bruggeman, widely considered one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last several decades, as he speaks on the church’s role in helping advance God’s agenda of life.
Session 3: The Long Restoration Project
Join theologians N.T. Wright (former Anglican bishop of Durham and renowned scholar) and Brian Zahnd (full-time pastor and occasional author) as they look at the role of the church as it navigates culture and power.
Session 4: Missional Imagination
Join Hanna Terry, pastor of the FAM Community, an experiment in missional Christian community in Houston, and Malcom Guite, Anglican priest, poet, and academic as they explore the church’s role to be the Body of Christ in the world.
Session 5: Doing (Relational) Justice
Join writer-pastor Joyce Hollyday (former death row pastor, domestic violence advocate, and Associate Editor of Sojourners, a magazine) as she reflects on the role of the church, and caring for one another, in interdependence versus independence.
You will find the Zoom link for Common Grounds in the Sunday announcement.
Dismantling Racism Group (via Zoom)
The Dismantling Racism Group currently meets monthly via Zoom. This is a safe place to discuss institutional racism, prejudice, and understanding white privilege. Wherever you are in your self-discovery journey, you are welcome! Contact Steve Lawson for more details.
The Dismantling Racism Group currently meets monthly via Zoom. This is a safe place to discuss institutional racism, prejudice, and understanding white privilege. Wherever you are in your self-discovery journey, you are welcome! Contact Steve Lawson for more details.
Small Group Bible Studies (via Zoom)
Small group virtual Bible studies are an opportunity to get to know one another and the Bible better. The group commits to weekly meetings for six weeks to build their relationship and rhythm and then often continue to meet. Groups open to new people seasonally, and the next open season will be Winter of 2021. For more information, email the Rev. Chana Tetzlaffl.
Small group virtual Bible studies are an opportunity to get to know one another and the Bible better. The group commits to weekly meetings for six weeks to build their relationship and rhythm and then often continue to meet. Groups open to new people seasonally, and the next open season will be Winter of 2021. For more information, email the Rev. Chana Tetzlaffl.
Contemplative Prayer Group (via Zoom)
The Contemplative Prayer Group resumes virtually on Wednesday at 2:00 pm. If strengthening your prayer life is part of your New Year's resolutions and you would like some companionship in that, please join us Wednesdays on Zoom for 45 minutes for half conversation and half shared quiet prayer time.
For more information, email the Rev. Cara Spaccarell.
The Contemplative Prayer Group resumes virtually on Wednesday at 2:00 pm. If strengthening your prayer life is part of your New Year's resolutions and you would like some companionship in that, please join us Wednesdays on Zoom for 45 minutes for half conversation and half shared quiet prayer time.
For more information, email the Rev. Cara Spaccarell.