Adult Learning Opportunities
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Whole Story Theological Reflection Group
We’ll be starting some new small groups in the coming weeks for conversation and theological reflection (which just means thinking about our faith, how we know what we know) around The Whole Story message series. Why do we believe what we believe? We’ll talk about how we use the resources of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (scripture, tradition, reason, & experience) to interpret the Bible and understand our faith. Groups will meet for at least 6-8 weeks, possibly more, depending on the…
Eckhart class starts: Experience God’s Presence
6 Monday eveningsMarch 10 – April 146:30-7:30pmSanctuary buildingroom 206(parlor, main level) Come and explore the “pathless path” of Meister Eckhart, a path which he says can help us to experience the presence of God. Over the six Mondays of Lent, come learn about Meister Eckhart, a 13th and 14th century scholar, teacher, preacher, and mystic (1260-1329). Join Sam Harnish and Ginny Fisher to dig into some of Meister Eckhart’s teachings, using them as a guide for renewing our minds and discerning…
Sacred Earth Group
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays6:30-7:30pmIn person:Sanctuary buildingParlor (room 206) Join facilitators Ellen Hans and Emily Lamb for conversation and action around climate change, environmental stewardship, and how to best care for our Sacred Earth! Come for discussion around what this group can be: working on projects together, generating action steps, perhaps inviting guest speakers, reading and discussing books to educate ourselves, and mostly supporting each other in our efforts to protect our Earth. Bring your ideas and energy for this…
Midday Bible Discussion
First & Third Wednesdays12-1pm in personChurch office, room 6Facilitated by Judy Scott & Pastor Jon Osmundson Join Pastor Jon and others to encounter and discuss scripture with this Engaging the Bible foundational class. Learn a method of praying the scriptures called “lectio divina,” which just means “sacred reading.” It’s about slowing down and reading the same verses several times, listening for God’s word to us today. No experience or preparation necessary! Just come willing to listen and share if you…
Deeper Waters Info Session
The next Deeper Waters cohort starts September 2025 It’s an extraordinary time to be a human. With everything we are facing collectively and individually, more than ever, the world needs innovative and courageous leaders who can meet this moment with a Even if you don’t hold a leadership position in your organization, all of us can be leaders simply because we can influence others in important, life-giving ways! How do we continue to evolve into the leaders that are needed…
Centering Prayer Reboot
2nd Mondays6:30-7:30pmSanctuary buildingRoom 206 (parlor) Ginny Fisher will facilitate a monthly group for Centering Prayer practice. Expect an opening grounding/centering activity, an abbreviated Centering Prayer practice (10-15 minutes), and then some conversation around what you’ve been noticing and experiencing in your practice, what fruits have you seen, what has been going well or not, etc., for 30-40 minutes. She may provide a topic or experience based on previous conversations and questions. If you’re interested in practicing Centering Prayer in community,…