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lectio divina Bible reading lent

Midday Bible Discussion

Meets weekly during Lent:February 14 – March 2712-1pm in personChurch office, room 6Facilitated by Judy Scott & Pastor Jon Osmundson Join Pastor Jon and others to encounter and discuss scripture. 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 want to. We…
Romans 8 Bible study

Romans 8 Bible Study (drop-ins welcome!)

Romans 8 Bible Study Drop-Ins Welcome! 5 Wednesday eveningsFebruary 21 – March 206:30-7:30pmin person at churchroom 306/308Facilitator: Pastor April Join Pastor April for a Bible study diving into Romans Chapter 8 and its invitation to a life guided by the Holy Spirit. This is the chapter that Warehouse 839 is named for, and it speaks to the “No Matter What” love of God. No need for prior Bible experience, and everyone is welcome! We invite contributions in any amount toward…
Understanding Good Friday

Understanding Good Friday Adult Learning Opportunity

Understanding Good Friday Sunday, March 241:30-3pmat church: Social HallSanctuary buildingwith Pastor April Blaine & Beth Palmer There’s often a lot of confusion about what happens between Palm Sunday and Easter, especially with what happens on the cross: What does Jesus’s crucifixion mean for us today? How does God save us through the cross? What is salvation really all about?  How does the cross lead us to freedom and new life? What exactly does God accomplish through the death of Jesus? Join Pastor April…

Praying with your Eyes

Praying with Your Eyes Wednesday, March 276:30-7:30pmat church: room 305Facilitator: Stephanie Harrell This is an opportunity to set aside an evening during Holy Week and explore a simple prayer practice called “Visio Divina,” where Stephanie will lead you through a series of steps inviting you to encounter the divine through artistic images. (You won’t be asked to create art, just look at art.) NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, just an openness to using a piece of art as a focal point for…
prayer

Centering Prayer Reboot

2nd Mondays6:30-7:30pmSanctuary buildingRoom 305 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, whether…
anti-racism book group

Exploring Racism Book Group

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Thursday, April 187pm at churchSanctuary buildingParlor (room 206) Join the Exploring Racism Book Group for a discussion of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. This fictional novel is inspired by the true and historical blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story about the power of literacy over hatred. Learn more at Kim Michele Richardson — THE BOOK WOMAN OF…