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John B. McCall
Elsa A. Peters
Nancy A. Foran

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Opportunities for Faith Formation

BEACH CHAIR THEOLOGY

Beach Chair Theology will return this summer. Please mark your calendars for the following dates and thumb through your Bibles with us as we explore the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Bring a Beach chair and a Bible. The coffee will be poured and Bibles will be opened at 8:00 AM on Scott Berry's patio (please call the church for directions).

Here is the reading calendar:

Tuesday July 13: Matthew 5:1-21

Tuesday July 20: Matthew 5:22-6:8

Tuesday August 10: Matthew 6:9-24

Tuesday August 17: Matthew 6:25-7:11

Tuesday August 24: Matthew 7:12-7:29

PRACTICING OUR FAITH

What does it mean to practice our faith as Christians? In the end of 2010, we'll ponder this question together as we read Dorothy C. Bass' together. Bring your own book and your coffee to Davidson Lounge on the third Sunday of each month at 11:30 AM to join in our conversation. We'll read the chapters out of order so please note the schedule below.

October 17, 2010: Household Economics (Chapter 4)

November 21, 2010: Hospitality (Chapter 3)

December 19, 2010: Testimony (Chapter 7)

January 16, 2011: Saying Yes and Saying No (Chapter 5)

February 20, 2011: Honoring in the Body (Chapter 2)

March 20, 2011: Keeping Sabbath (Chapter 6)

Retreats for Spiritual Growth

WOMEN'S RETREAT

The next Women’s Retreat is being planned for 2010.

MEN'S RETREAT

The next Men's Retreat is upcoming in the cold winter months of 2011.

Ongoing Faith Enrichment Programs and Groups

NO AGENDA

A new ministry is emerging called No Agenda. This is an opportunity for those that consider themselves adults. The idea is to gather informally (without an agenda) to get to know each other better and enjoy each other’s company. Contact Ellie Chatto at noagenda@fccucc.org.

SUNDAY DINNER GROUP

A Sunday Dinner Group is starting to gather a series of hosts interested in welcoming a small group of church members to their Sunday dinner table. Interested? Email sundaydinner@fccucc.org.

PILGRIMS & PINTS

Pilgrims & Pints is a ministry for all pilgrims under the age of 40. Pilgrims & Pints aims to provide a casual gathering space for young adults to discusss our faith and the issues that shape our lives.

LEISURELY LECTIONARY

Are you looking for a weekly opportunity to reflect on the Bible? Have you listened to sermons in church and found yourself wanting more? Me too! Come and join me in Davidson Lounge every Wednesday for Leisurely Lectionary from 10:30-11:30 AM to share in simple discussion and reflection upon our readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. The current readings can be found here . Each Wednesday, we study the lesson for the coming Sunday.

Leisurely Lectionary will take a summer break again this year. The last Wednesday morning Bible study at 10:30 am will be June 17, 2010. We’ll start up again on September 15, 2010. Come and join us!

THE FAMILY POTLUCK

The Family Potluck (once known as the Parenting Potluck) was started by our own Carol Zechman and Kate Ekedahl in the fall of 2006. As parents themselves, Carol and Kate thought it would be helpful to have an educational outlet for parents to come together to share ideas and learn some more meaningful ways to parent as Christians. This hope has inspired a series of potluck dinners for parents and families to journey together. These potlucks and conversations are a way just to get together and get to know each other outside of worship. The meetings are (usually) once a month and has always involved a potluck meal. Babysitting is provided at $5/per family.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY CIRCLE

Experience the rebirth of the Women’s Spirituality Circle. Energize your spiritual life and be in fellowship with other women for casual yet focused conversation. This spiritual opportunity is open to all women 18 years and older. These women meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Davidson Lounge. Topics vary based on the movement of the groups participants. Come and explore your faith with us.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a national one, begun as a tangible expression of love for those whom we hold in our prayers because of a time of worry, illness or other difficulty. The patterns are easy and can be knit or crocheted. Anyone can make one, even beginners, and its fun to do. We’ve recently formed a group in our church to knit and/or crochet, either for specific persons or to have ready for a time when a need arises. We gather Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in Davidson Lounge. If you’re interested in learning more about our Prayer Shawl group, please contact Darla Harris (799-6773). PLEASE NOTE: Join us when the knitting and crocheting needles start clicking again on September 13th and each Tuesday night after that!

ESKIMO MEN'S CLUB

The Eskimos are the Men’s Club of the Church. They were formed under the Eskimo name in December 1934 and today consist of about 55 men. They have two objectives: to promote good fellowship among men of the Church and to further the interests of the Church such as by providing services and donations of financial support to the Church. The Eskimos meet in the “Igloo” (Guptill Hall) at 6:15 PM on the first Wednesdays of October through May. Our ladies are invited to attend the November and May meetings.

HILLTOP GUILD

The Guild is the ladies group that meets in Guptill Hall on the the second Thursday of the month from October through May. Supers are held every other month when the gathering starts at 6:30 PM. When there's no supper, the group gathers at 7:00 PM. There's always a program decided by the ladies.

STILL WATERS - CHRISTIAN ZEN MEDITATION

Wednesday mornings from 7:15-8:45 a quiet, peaceful way to be still mid-week. We sit in meditation for ½ hour, do 10 minutes of scripture, have 1/2 hour for reflection, contemplation and sharing and end with communal prayer. For more information call David Weiss, 799-9595.

FRIENDSHIP CREATIVE CRAFTS

Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m., Wright Pavilion. Questions? Call Fern at 799-1042.

Want to further form your faith? Contact Elsa Peters