Faith Formation
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Adult Offerings
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT CLASS "On Our Way": Christian Practices for Living a Whole Life Sundays, April 23-May 28 9:30-10:30 AM in Room 104 (downstairs) Peg Lewis, Leader |
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No matter what stage of life we are experiencing at this present time, the Spirit of God is at work in each of us and in this community of faith, bringing us to wholeness and abundant life. Along that journey there are life-giving practices we can engage in that will help us explore a way of life rooted in Wisdom and overflowing with God’s love, grace, and justice. On Sunday mornings beginning Sunday, April 23 (the Sunday after Easter), join us at 9:30 AM in the downstairs classroom (Room 104) as we engage in this conversation. We’ll use a varied format of video, group discussion, Scripture study, and sharing of our experiences. All are welcome!
INVITATION TO AN INCLUSIVE CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE
How are we as a church engaged in conversation and action around current social justice issues while also listening to and honoring the diverse voices of our members? How do we fulfill the requirement to “do justice” while also “walking humbly with our God”? We have formed a group of people interested in discerning how we might move forward, beginning with educating ourselves and our congregation about Jesus’ commitment to the justice of God’s kingdom. We hope this group will represent different viewpoints and backgrounds. Interested in participating? Contact Pastor Kim or Peg Lewis.
How are we as a church engaged in conversation and action around current social justice issues while also listening to and honoring the diverse voices of our members? How do we fulfill the requirement to “do justice” while also “walking humbly with our God”? We have formed a group of people interested in discerning how we might move forward, beginning with educating ourselves and our congregation about Jesus’ commitment to the justice of God’s kingdom. We hope this group will represent different viewpoints and backgrounds. Interested in participating? Contact Pastor Kim or Peg Lewis.
LECTIO DIVINA GROUP
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 PM
Kim Wells, Leader
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 PM
Kim Wells, Leader
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There are two kinds of reading– one is for information, and the other is for formation. Reading for information is like reading a newspaper, filling our mind with the facts. Reading for formation, though, is like reading a love letter – we savor every word, allowing what we read to deepen our relationship with the one who writes to us. When we read the Bible for formation rather than simply for information, we read it in a holistic way that allows our relationship with God to deepen, and we are formed by our encounter with God through scripture.
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Meaning “spiritual reading” in Latin, lectio divina is a simple, facilitated group process that invites participants to contemplate how God is speaking to them personally through scripture. All are welcome, and no experience is required!
MOVIE GROUP
Third Saturdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
We are open to anyone interested in discussing movies! We watch the movie ahead of time and discuss it when we meet. We get together in group members' homes on a rotating basis. We've been doing this for twelve years and love it! For information about the next movie group meeting, contact Peg Lewis.
ABOUT
New Hope offers many educational opportunities for adult faith formation, including Sunday morning classes, Bible studies, a Tuesday night book group, a Lectio Divina group, and special summer educational events. Our adult classes rotate through the following broad categories: Understanding Our Faith, Engaging with Scripture, Journeying into Advent, Caring About Peace and Justice, Nourishing Our Spirit (Lent), and Living Our Faith. Examples of resources include "Animate" (DVD series) and books by Barbara Brown Taylor, Brian McLaren, Richard Rohr, and Diana Butler Bass, among others. For more information about educational opportunities at New Hope, contact Faith Formation Elder Peg Lewis.
Third Saturdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
We are open to anyone interested in discussing movies! We watch the movie ahead of time and discuss it when we meet. We get together in group members' homes on a rotating basis. We've been doing this for twelve years and love it! For information about the next movie group meeting, contact Peg Lewis.
ABOUT
New Hope offers many educational opportunities for adult faith formation, including Sunday morning classes, Bible studies, a Tuesday night book group, a Lectio Divina group, and special summer educational events. Our adult classes rotate through the following broad categories: Understanding Our Faith, Engaging with Scripture, Journeying into Advent, Caring About Peace and Justice, Nourishing Our Spirit (Lent), and Living Our Faith. Examples of resources include "Animate" (DVD series) and books by Barbara Brown Taylor, Brian McLaren, Richard Rohr, and Diana Butler Bass, among others. For more information about educational opportunities at New Hope, contact Faith Formation Elder Peg Lewis.
Children and Families
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AN INTERGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Children and families are invited to participate in the whole life of the church, including our worship, education, and outreach ministries. Youth are mentored by adults in their particular areas of interest, including worship leadership, sanctuary audio-visual operation, community service, and more. We offer confirmation classes for youth who are ready to explore membership. For more information about opportunities for children and families, contact Pastor Kim. |
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Presbyterian Women
SPIRITUALITY CIRCLE Last Thursdays, 2:00 PM in rotating members' homes ALPHA CIRCLE Third Thursdays, 1:30 PM at Givens Estates HORIZONS STUDY GUIDE Both circles are using the same material this year from Horizons: Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes. You can purchase it from the Horizons website. QUESTIONS? Contact New Hope's PW Moderator, Cathy Wingfield. |
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