As we enter a new season of Wednesday nights, I want us to do so with the reminder that we have so much common ground among us, even in the middle of our diversity. We have much to learn and share with one another, and Wednesdays give us this opportunity.
I hope you will join a class. The Discipleship Implementation Team has been working hard to have a good variety, something for everyone, to foster faith and community. I am excited to see what we will discover over the course of the next 12 weeks!
Peace,
Pastor Carrie
Dinner: served 5:15 - 6:00
Children’s programming 6:00 - 7:00
Youth programming 6:00 - 7:00
Small Groups for Adults 6:00 - 7:00
Second Voices Adult Choir 7:00 - 8:00
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October 7 Intergenerational Night
Stay tuned for the second semester details
Led by: Jerry Williams and Larry Payne
Offered in Person and via Zoom
Room: 125 (Pyrexia Classroom)
Revelation is often one of the most confusing, intimidating, and even frightening books of the Bible—but at its heart is a message of hope. Over 11 weeks, we’ll explore what Revelation reveals about God, Jesus, and what it means to remain faithful in uncertain times.
Led by Various Facilitators
Room: Conference Center
Too often we forget that God created us to be creative! Join us over the course of 11 weeks for a variety of creative arts. From crochet to candy making, you will have a chance to learn and have fun while doing it.
Classes:
August 26 - September 16: Crochet Skills with the Happy Hookers
September 28 - 30 Knife Skills with Chef Kristi Harvey-Clem
In October and November, we will learn candy making, gift wrapping, and more!
Led by Various Facilitators
Room: 134 (Open Table Classroom)
Offered in Person and via Zoom
What does it mean to “deconstruct” or “reconstruct” faith? This class offers a welcoming space to explore questions, doubts, and changing beliefs as part of a growing faith. Together, we will wrestle with topics such as LGBTQ+ affirmation, women in church leadership, biblical interpretation, and how we engage with people whose beliefs differ from our own. Rather than prescribing conclusions, we will consider different perspectives and the traditions and assumptions that shape what we believe. Join us for honest conversation and faithful reflection as we explore a faith rooted in humility, compassion, justice, and Christlike love.
Led by Various Facilitators
Room: 123 (Hope Classroom)
Offered in person and via Zoom.
We all come to conversations about religion carrying assumptions and biases—some we recognize and some we don’t. Using Charles Kimball’s When Religion Becomes Lethal as our guide, we’ll explore Christianity, Judaism, and Islam and consider what happens when religious conviction becomes exclusion, extremism, or even violence. Together, we’ll ask how our faith can lead us instead toward greater understanding, compassion, and peace.