Category: Adult Enrichment
Where Is God?
Adult Ed, Nov 19
VIDEO. “God and the search for our deepest selves ends up being the same search,” so writes Richard Rohr. Pastor Harry, a trained spiritual director, explains the art of spiritual direction as we embark on this journey of discovery in worship now through Pentecost.
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Reimagining Transformative Bible Study
Adult Ed, Nov 12
VIDEO. With Dr. Patrick Reyes, we explored two well known stories in the bible in the hopes of gaining a fresh perspective for their importance today. We engaged the text and each other with a renewed imagination for our shared tradition. Most importantly, we had fun.Read more
Reflections for the Journey
Adult Ed, Nov 5
VIDEO. In “Reflections for the Journey: Principles of Ethical Storytelling,” Nate Ledbetter, shares with us stories and reflections on scripture, and he highlights ethical principles that connect to the work on the border that can be applied in many places. This class enhances his message in our worship service.Read more
When Uncertainty Is a Sure Thing
Reformation Sunday, Oct 29
VIDEO. We commemorate this Sunday with a worship service of word and song celebrating the beauty, wonder, and fragility of God's creation. Dr. Larry Rasmussen leads us in reflection on "Climate Change through the Lens of the Reformation."Read more
White Supremacy Characteristics
Adult Ed, October 22 & 29
VIDEOS. What are the characteristics of white supremacy culture? Do we see them around us? At our church? In two October classes, Dr. Simesha McEachern helps us understand those unchosen and damaging characteristics that show up in our culture that are hard for us to see.Read more
Congregational Life Fair
October 15, Lobby, Chapel
Come, See, and Learn about our many groups, committees, and ministries. Then get involved! Help us Grow the Beloved Community. From 9:30 am-11:00 am and 12:00 pm-12:30 pm, we are holding a fair in the lobby and McFarland Chapel featuring our many, many groups and committees.Read more
Work of the People
Adult Education, October 8
VIDEO. At our Acts II class, “Work of the People: Why we worship and what we do,” Pastor Harry and Dr. Linda Raney looked at all things worship—how a service is planned each week, the various parts of worship, and why we do what we do. As a group we even selected hymns for next week.Read more
Ancient Indigenous Crafts
Luncheon, October 1
VIDEO. Immediately after our 10 am service, we moved into Pope Hall for a special luncheon featuring Mary Weahkee and the utilitarian crafts that she has learned from elders at various pueblos including turkey feather blankets and yucca sandals.Read more
Jesus and the Beloved Community
Videos of September 17 & 24
In a time when millions of people have left the church and Christianity, they haven’t left Jesus. He is still revered, and still baffles, surprises, and inspires. Who, then, is this Jesus, and who have we tried to make him to be? Read morePage 6 of 11