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Crafting Difficult Conversations
Monday, July 4 | 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday, repeating indefinitely
Men’s In-Depth Bible Study
Tuesday, July 5 | 7:00 am – 8:00 am|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 7:00 am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Ephesians Bible Study
Wednesday, July 6 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until July 13, 2022
Brown Bag Bible Study
Thursday, July 7 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Crafting Difficult Conversations
Monday, July 11 | 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday, repeating indefinitely
Men’s In-Depth Bible Study
Tuesday, July 12 | 7:00 am – 8:00 am|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 7:00 am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Ephesians Bible Study
Wednesday, July 13 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until July 13, 2022
Young Professionals Bible Study
Wednesday, July 13 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm|Recurring Events (See all)One event on July 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on July 27, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on August 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on August 24, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on September 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on September 28, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 12, 2022 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Learn Blogs
Remember, the goal of reading the Bible over the year is not that you will learn more or understand more. That is a happy byproduct, but it’s not the goal.
For at least 20 years, author Parker Palmer’s humble wisdom has helped me notice that every tie matters, and that soulful presence makes new connections and strengthens the sacred net.
Here is some food for thought before we get together on Wednesday night. When Jesus fed the crowd until “they were filled” (Mark 8:8), he showed them what the Kingdom of God is like and how different it is from the cruel world in which they lived.
The organ prelude for this coming Sunday, September 6, is a setting of the hymn, “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, (Gift of Finest Wheat)” by Ron Schmoltze. Nathan Benavides will sing this hymn during communion. I invite you to sing along with Nathan on the refrain and consider learning it or singing it as a daily prayer.
Do you have a 6th grader in your life? Our beloved FUMCFW 6th grade Confirmation begins next month! Registration is now open. Sign up now to be a part of this unforgettable experience that will make them official members of the church and welcomes them into Youth Ministries, and all that lies beyond it!
Last week we completed the last of our 4-part “Be the Bridge” book study and discussion about being instruments of God’s work for racial reconciliation. The gatherings were powerful, unsettling, and provided opportunities for people to be open, honest, and discover God’s gracious, guiding Presence in small groups. As we read the early chapters, many of us…
Yes, this certainly IS a strange 4th of July! I’ve heard so many people say that — or something like that — almost everywhere I’ve been (with my mask firmly in place and six feet away). No big cookouts. No gatherings to enjoy fireworks. No parties by the pool. But there is much to be celebrated because we have been invited, compelled, by our own Declaration of Independence to hold our government accountable to upholding the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.
This Sunday, Linda and I are going to conclude our series, Disruption: Parables for the Pandemic, with a special look at where we’ve been and what these parables offer, as the next steps on the path of Shalom, in a time of systemic dysfunction and pandemic anxiety.