Companions in Christ
This small, spiritual formation group covenants to meet together
for 28 weeks and explores, in depth, spiritual practices
designed to help members grow in faith and in community with one
another. Contact Betty Brickhouse, 846-0120.
Wednesday Morning Study Group, 9:30 a.m. (Parlor)
Study and discussion of Brian McLaren’s book A Generous Orthodoxy: Why I am a missional,
evangelical, post/protestant, liberal/conservative,mystical/poetic, biblical/charismatic,contemplative, fundamentalist/calvinist,anabaptist
anglican, methodist, catholic, green, incarnational,depressed-yet-hopeful, emergent, unfinished Christian. Curious? Contact Marilyn Taylor,
385-5822. Men’s Early Friday Morning Group, 5:50 a.m. (Parlor)
Study based on Albert Winn’s book A Christian Primer: the Prayer, the Creed, and the Commandments. One reviewer states, “Winn opens up these ancient words of the Christian faith (Lord’s Prayer, Apostle’s Creed, Ten Commandments) phrase by phrase and shows how they are
relevant to living today. Many people have memorized these “Big Three” but this author helps us see them in new ways using simple language and insightful stories. If you want to grow in your faith and be challenged to live it out, this is a book for you to read and
give to others.”
Contact Mike Walker, 385-9423.
Turner Lecture Series on Life and Faith
Named after a pillar of the church, a man who embodied the
character of the thoughtful Christian, John Turner, this lecture
series seeks to make our faith relevant in today’s world. This
year the lecture will be on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Easter Prayer Vigil
Each year following the Maundy Thursday service a prayer vigil
is held from 9:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. on Good Friday to remember the
suffering and death of Jesus. You are encouraged to participate
in this meaningful experience by spending thirty minutes in
prayer in the sanctuary. Contact Verna Poats, 384-0901.
Labyrinth
We have explored many ways to pray at FCC and the Labyrinth, an
ancient centering tool, has proven to be a moving, centering
experience in prayer and meditation. Our large Labyrinth is open
several times a year. Our smaller one is open daily in the Hugh
Toler classroom.
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Tuesday Morning Men’s Study Group, 7:30 a.m. (Parlor)Study based on Jan Linn’s book The Jesus Connection . “In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in
spirituality both in and out of the church. But because there is so much pop-psych spirituality around, it is all the more important that we understand what Christian spirituality really is and how we can practice it in today’s world.” Contact Bryan
Cox, 386-0021.
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Meets once a month for fellowship, study and service. · Maude Grainger Circle and Kate Montgomery Circle - meets
the second Tuesday of the month. Contact Mary Esther
Cawthorne, 384-8532.
· Serenity Circle - meets once a month at various time and
places. Contact Anne Cooper, 384-7365.
Earthkeepers
Seeking a workable approach to a world in peril because of
over consumption and misuse of resources, the group meets
monthly to educate its members on the issues and find ways
to educate and encourage the congregation to search for a
sustainable way of life, respecting God’s creation. Contact
Lou Gregory, 384-3810.
Contemplating the Face of Jesus
This moving art collection has blessed our walls for over three
years. You are invited to set aside time to follow the path upon
which these pictures lead you while reflecting on the Life,
Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Guide books are available in
the Narthex.
10,000 Disciples Praying
An invitation by the General Minister and President of the
Christian Church (DOC), Sharon Watkins, to join disciples the
world over to pray daily for the Church to live out its vision
of becoming a faithful, growing community of believers.
Resources can be found at www.disciples.org/10000.
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