Lenten Group Offerings: Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on the journey this Lent, there is a small group for you. Pick the book, meditation or educational group during Lent that is perfect for you from this diverse variety of offerings. All run for five weeks, except where noted. Group leaders are in bold.
Book Groups:
Tuesday:
The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living More Fully
This Lenten offering explores both the stories and gifts that the author has learned from his experience of being with those who are dying. Together we will see what encouragement and guidance these stories have to offer in navigating the challenge of being fully present in the realities of impermanence and suffering. Tuesdays, 7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m. Scott Hall 4. Betty Cole
Wednesday:
Embracing the Uncertain: A Lenten Study for Unsteady Times
In our fast, unpredictable world, it can be refreshing and assuring to take a few moments to explore how God has, and continues, to encourage us to embrace the uncertainties of life. The Gospels offer many moments of the uncertainties Jesus faced and yet offers us the assurance of hope and unexpected outcomes. Wednesdays, 7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m., Scott Hall 4. Susan Adkins
Thursday:
Embracing the Uncertain: A Lenten Study for Unsteady Times
In our fast, unpredictable world, it can be refreshing and assuring to take a few moments to explore how God has, and continues, to encourage us to embrace the uncertainties of life. The Gospels offer many moments of the uncertainties Jesus faced and yet offers us the assurance of hope and unexpected outcomes. Thursdays, 10:00 ~ 11:30 a.m., Jr. Hi Room. Susan Adkins
and
Dazzling Darkness: Gender, Sexuality, Illness & God
Dazzling Darkness is a true story about searching for one’s authentic self in the company of the Living God. Rachel Mann…has discovered that darkness is as much a positive place as a negative one, inhabited by the Living God – the God who is most alive in those things we commonly associate with the Dark- failure, loss and brokenness. Thursdays, 7:30 ~ 9:00 p.m., Scott Hall 5. Terry Moore
Educational Groups:
Monday:
Let’s Believe Together
Offering a place of safety and sensitivity, this Lenten Series is a place for those who identify within the LGBTQ+ community to come, share and reflect on their spiritual journey in community. Those who identify as allies of the LGBTQ+ community are explicitly invited to participate as listeners to the struggle of what it means to be part of the Christian faith as member of the LGBTQ+ community. Educating each other, we will claim the goal of continuing to the work of making the church a safer place to worship and serve God with one another and taking our witness out into the community. Mondays, 7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m. Sr. High Room. Thomas Diaz
Wednesday:
Lenten Bible Study
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Lent, or how the scriptures appointed for Lent were chosen? Join our Wednesday morning Bible study as they dig deep into the beginnings of Lent, and what it means for us in our contemporary context. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m., Scott Hall 5. Len DeVane
Thursday:
The Table — Faith Embodied: Spiritual Practices for Lent
In this Lenten offering, we’ll learn and engage spiritual disciplines with the goal towards integrating them into our daily lives. We’ll also explore the connection between our individual spiritual practices and our corporate worship. Thursdays, 7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m., Learning Center. Jeremy Langill
Saturday:
Divine Encounters in Nature
In this Lenten offering, we’ll be exploring our relationship to the divine in nature by heading out and experiencing it for ourselves. Each session will engage a different part of God’s creation outside the walls of the church. Saturdays, Local nature destinations. Bud Williams
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Sacred Collage
Sacred Collage offers you the opportunity to explore the language of imagery, to find a deeper self, and to explore the leading of the Spirit within. No art experience or talent is needed. All supplies are provided. Saturdays, 10:00 ~ 11:30 a.m., Learning Center. Dorothy Torrey
Sunday:
Estudiando el Programa de Doce Pasos para Crear una Base Espiritual
Una serie de conversaciones durante las cuatro semanas de Cuaresma, basada en el Programa de Los Doce Pasos, la Biblia y nuestras experiencias personales. El Programa de Los Doce Pasos nació en los Estados Unidos y se practica ahora a nivel mundial. Sundays, 11:45 a.m. ~ 12:45 p.m., Guild Room. Vivian Varela
Giving it up for Lent
Please Join 20/30s for a discussion of what we are giving up during the Lenten season. All are welcome, please come and enjoy the discussion. Sundays, 1:00 ~ 2:30 p.m., Jr. High Room. Alex DiBona
Lenten Bible Study
Our Sunday afternoon Bible study will focus on the Seven Last Words of Christ, exploring them through the lens of the cross and connecting them to broader themes in our Christian faith. Sundays, 2:30 ~ 4:00 p.m., Small Lounge. Charles Foster
To register for any of the above offerings visit the sign up center page on our website.
For more information call 626.796.1172
