Faith Formation
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Sunday Morning Classes
The Beatitudes
Eight Sundays, September 8-October 27 Jesus began his Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes. In his day, the Beatitudes were profound teachings. Do these words have the same effect and meaning in today’s contemporary society? Join Russ Moxley as he facilitates this exploration through the perspectives of four authors. Faith and Science in Harmony Two Sundays, November 3 & 10 Can science and biblical faith co-exist in harmony? This November, join Doug Baird and Kim Wells for an exploration of life’s origins as they bring biblical faith and science into dialogue with one another. We will look at the various ways that others have (or have not) embraced both biblical faith and scientific discovery. |
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You Meant it for Evil, God Meant it for Good
Two Sundays, November 17 & 24
Though Joseph was betrayed by his jealous brothers and sold into slavery, their evil actions set in motion a series of events that would eventually lead to Joseph being able to save the Israelites from starvation when famine struck decades later. Join author Jim Chatham as he leads us through one of the Bible’s most moving stories of forgiveness and reconciliation and explores how God’s providence works its way through our lives.
Advent Series: Interrupting Silence
Four Sundays, December 1-22
When we sing the popular carol “Silent Night,” we tell the story of how God interrupted silence in the birth of Jesus Christ. As it turns out, God is busy prompting people to interrupt silence throughout the biblical narrative. In his book Interrupting Silence: God’s Command to Speak Out, Walter Bruggemann examines the biblical examples of those whom God called to speak truth to power. This Advent season, join Kim Wells in a study of this book and of how we too may be called to interrupt the silences of the world with our own voices.
Two Sundays, November 17 & 24
Though Joseph was betrayed by his jealous brothers and sold into slavery, their evil actions set in motion a series of events that would eventually lead to Joseph being able to save the Israelites from starvation when famine struck decades later. Join author Jim Chatham as he leads us through one of the Bible’s most moving stories of forgiveness and reconciliation and explores how God’s providence works its way through our lives.
Advent Series: Interrupting Silence
Four Sundays, December 1-22
When we sing the popular carol “Silent Night,” we tell the story of how God interrupted silence in the birth of Jesus Christ. As it turns out, God is busy prompting people to interrupt silence throughout the biblical narrative. In his book Interrupting Silence: God’s Command to Speak Out, Walter Bruggemann examines the biblical examples of those whom God called to speak truth to power. This Advent season, join Kim Wells in a study of this book and of how we too may be called to interrupt the silences of the world with our own voices.
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Fall Thursday Evening Series
How do we approach the end of our lives? In his book Being Mortal, author Atul Gawande shares his experience of accompanying his father as he approached his death. Arguing for a change in the way we treat patients at the end of their lives, Gawande asserts that, rather than focusing only on survival, practitioners should focus on improving the quality of life and well-being of their patients. This October, join us for a three-part series on this topic. Book Study: Thursdays, October 3 & 10, 7 PM Kim Wells, Leader Panel Discussion with Health Professionals: Thursday, October 17, 7 PM |
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Fall/Winter Series: The Soul of Aging
Adults of all ages and stages experience the aging process. This fall, we will be offering a series that will help you live soul-fully as you are growing older, with an emphasis on growing. "The Soul of Aging," based on the work of Parker Palmer, is a nation-wide program structured to invite you into a deeper level of reflection on your life. Save the date! We invite you to an Introductory Session at the church on Tuesday morning, October 22, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM. Simply come and learn more about the course. No further commitment is required! For those who commit to the remainder of the course, there will be a $25 cost for materials. Course Facilitators: Russ Moxley, Peg Lewis, and Kim Wells |
Course Sessions:
Tuesdays Mornings, 9:30 AM to 12 PM October 22 (Introductory Session) November 5-19 & December 3-17 Concluding Saturday Retreat: January 11, 9:30 AM to 5 PM Questions? Click here to email Peg Lewis. |
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Contemplative Formation
Lectio Divina & Group Spiritual Direction The Sanctuary Pastor Kim Wells, Leader Contact Kim for next group meeting times |
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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. 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!
Children, Youth, and Families
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Our children and youth participate in the whole, intergenerational life of the church, including our worship, education, outreach, and fellowship ministries. Our children and youth are especially beloved participants in our Sunday morning worship services and often have leadership roles.
Since we are a small church, our approach to ministry with children and youth is mostly intergenerational rather than age-specific. Throughout the year, we participate in activities specifically for children and youth along with other churches in our Presbytery as well as at the nearby Montreat Conference Center. If you are a family with children and/or youth and have a bit of a pioneering spirit, we would love the opportunity to work with you to incorporate your family and your family's needs and gifts into the intergenerational life of our church! For more information about opportunities for children, youth, and families, contact Pastor Kim. |
Presbyterian Women's Circle
Our PW Circle meets at 2:00 PM on the last Thursday of the month. We are using this year's Horizons study guide: Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments by Eugenia Anne Gamble.
You can purchase it from the Horizons website.
Questions? Contact Susan Maveety.
Our PW Circle meets at 2:00 PM on the last Thursday of the month. We are using this year's Horizons study guide: Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments by Eugenia Anne Gamble.
You can purchase it from the Horizons website.
Questions? Contact Susan Maveety.