Pastor Katie, Nelson Thurman, and Amy Trawick will lead a four-week study called Readings from the Heart: Experiencing the Bible through Lectio Divina. Get out of your head and into your heart, while using lectio divina to explore the meanings of specific Bible passages.  Lectio divina is an ancient way of contemplating God’s word in a way that is personal, imaginative, and prayerful.

Tuesday evenings, 7:0-8:30 pm, in the Library and on Zoom.

The adult education OASIS class will begin a 4-week survey of what the Gospels have to say about the Kingdom of God.  Hint: A LOT.  In fact, the Kingdom is the focus of Jesus’ ministry.  It was the new world order he came to inaugurate, the impetus for many of his miracles, and the focus of much of his teaching, including the parables.  Join us to discover what pearls, buried treasure, mustard seeds, and day laborers can teach us about the way of life Jesus launched and invites us to participate in.  As our guide, we will use the easy-to-read book What If Jesus Was Serious about Heaven? by Sky Jethani.

Location: In the Family Room and online via Zoom

Are you looking for a way to set everything down, turn off the chaotic and deeply troubling news of the world, and find a time and place to refresh your heart and spirit?

Then join us for Centering Prayer on Monday mornings, beginning September 9. The Contemplative Outreach organization describes Centering Prayer as a “prayer that moves us
beyond conversation with Christ to communion with God.” In this group you will find a loving community of seekers who wish to be refreshed in silence as we grow closer to God. Join us once, a few times, or every Monday to experience the love, hope, and healing that time in sacred silence provides to nourish our souls. All are welcome. For information, contact Cindi Bryant at: encbryant@msn.com.

Meetings: Every Monday @ 7:00-7:45 a.m. on Zoom

Every other Friday starting Jan 24 through April 4, 6-8 pm @ Pastor Katie’s home.

This bible study/fellowship time is especially geared towards parents of young children. We start with a simple potluck dinner. From 6:30-7:45, parents discuss scripture while kids have supervised play in the Rosses’ basement, and we wrap up with dessert at 7:45. Contact Pastor Katie if interested!

Circle 6 is a Presbyterian Women’s group that meets monthly for Bible study, fellowship, and special mission projects. This year Circle 6 is using the PW Horizons Bible study Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation. Contact Mary Helmantoler for the study book and more information.

Meetings: First Wednesday of every month @ 10:00a.m., in the Library and on Zoom