Category: Adult Enrichment
DACA Debrief
Adult Ed, Jan 7, 8:30am
VIDEO. Ruby Bixby and Michelle Perez of the SF Dreamers Project share with us the impact of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which benefits 600,000 undocumented people, and its uncertain future in an upcoming case before the US Supreme Court.
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Peacemakers Group
Fridays, 10am, via Zoom
Peacemakers is a weekly group discovering the contributions of Gandhi, King, and Jesus to the foundations for peace and the means of living peace. On December 29, the group, led by Rev. Bobb Barnes, is beginning The Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence. Read morePeacemakers Group
Fridays, 10am, via Zoom
Peacemakers is a weekly group discovering the contributions of Gandhi, King, and Jesus to the foundations for peace and the means of living peace. Much of our study follows John Dear's book The Gospel of Peace. Join us beginning December 22 as we focus on the theme, "Jesus: Prince of Peace."Read more
A Course in Miracles
Text Study Group, Starting in January
Join us for a guided journey through the Text of the Complete & Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles, which includes 45,000 words of restored source material, extensive footnotes, and explanatory Cameo essays. For information please visit, PracticePeace.net/ACIM.Read more
The Border Has Come to Us
Adult Ed, Dec 10, 9:45am
Andrew Black, Liesl Gonzales, and Deb Sanderson presented at this week's class on their trip to the US/Mexico border. With a focus on Journey, they talked about what is happening with regard to trends of migraiton, immigration policy and framing and rhetoric, and how the border has come to us at FPC.Read more
Tomorrow’s Women
Adult Ed, Nov 26
VIDEO. Tarrie Burnett tells the story of Tomorrow’s Women, a nonprofit group that trains young women from Palestine, Israel, and the United States to be strong, compassionate leaders who partner to inspire action that promotes equality, peace, and justice for all.Read more
Karla Koll, Costa Rica
Soup Supper, Dec 13, 6:00pm
Karla Koll, a Presbyterian co-mission worker in Costa Rica, will be sharing stories about her work at the Latin American Biblical University, an ecumenical university located in San Jose. Come join us at 6:00 December 13th for a light soup supper to learn more about her work.Read more
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 morePage 7 of 13