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Spring 2024
Planning a Celebration of Life (Funeral)
Wednesday, April 10, 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., Colonnade
Whether you’re drawn to this topic for yourself or for a loved one, this forum will get you thinking about the Celebration of a Life. This class will be focused on remembering how precious life is and acquiring tools, planning resources and ways to share vital information. Your participation will be a gift to your family and loved ones and you will be equipped to talk about this important event with them. Bring your thoughts and questions, your favorite verses, poems, clippings, and music. Led by Rev. Lindy Purdy.
Midrash
Wednesdays, April 17 & 24, 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., Colonnade
Midrash is an exploratory way of studying the Bible which allows for layers of meaning to emerge through dialogue and discovery. The layers of midrash provide space to ask questions with the layers of the human experience. Together we can struggle through how an ancient text might speak into the reality of what it means to live today. We can use the layer of simple meaning to ground us, while using the seeking layer to stretch us out beyond what we might see at first glance. No Bible study experience necessary — only an open heart and a curious mind! Led by Rev. Steve Wiens.
Be Healed! Stories of Healing in the Bible
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 , 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., Colonnade
Join us for a 3-week exploration of some of our faith’s most cherished healing stories in the Bible, and what insights they might provide about healing relationships in our world today. From Moses to Jesus, the Bible is filled with stories of healers and miraculous healing. Although these incredible stories demonstrate the power of God over illness and injury, they almost always point to the greater healing of families, broken relationships, or communities; our world could use this kind of healing. Led by Rev. Dan Stark.
Faith Bible Study (through May 16)
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. in the Colonnade
All are welcome to come, put on your “theologian hat” and dig into scripture and theology with Lindy. All you need is curiosity and a loving spirit. If you like maps, words, stories, or fellowship, please join us! Led by Minister Emerita, Lindy Purdy.
Saturday Seekers
Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in Holmes Room
Seekers are a self-led discussion group with weekly leadership usually from our group. No signups required. Show up when you can. On Wednesdays we email to those on our distribution list the topic for the coming Saturday and any thought starters for that week. If you would like to be on the email list, contact Judy Reed at reeddj2@comcast.net.