Deep Waters
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, C208
Starting September 18 | 7 weeks
Led by Chris Gabriel
Unity in Difference: Shalom, Faith, and Politics
Chris Gabriel, reformed political junkie and PRUMC member, will lead the Deep Waters Class in exploring how biblical principles and political engagement intersect. Why is it that well-meaning, thoughtful Christians seem to differ so greatly when it comes to American politics? Come to reflect, discuss, and explore possible antidotes to the division, discord, and distress. Come and seek hope and common ground through our faith in Jesus.
Join the class in person or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/87114727724
Five Marks of a Methodist
Mondays, 12:00 pm, Zoom
Starting September 9 | 4 weeks
Led by Rev. Elizabeth Byrd
Fruit of a Living Faith
In Five Marks of a Methodist, Steve Harper outlines five clear practices that confirm our identity as genuine and fruitful followers of Christ. Join Rev. Elizabeth Byrd to deep dive into these five marks:
Love God
Rejoice in God
Give Thanks
Pray Constantly
Love Others
Five Means of Grace
Mondays, 12:00 pm, Zoom
Starting October 7 | 4 weeks
Led by Rev. Elizabeth Byrd
The Means of Grace are spiritual practices that help strengthen our faith. Practices like prayer, reading the Scriptures, The Lord’s Supper, Fasting, and Christian Conferencing help draw us closer to one another and closer to God. Join Rev. Elizabeth Byrd to explore Five Means of Grace: Experience God’s Love the Wesleyan Way by Elaine A. Heath.
A Faith of Many Rooms
Mondays, 6:30 pm, C106
Starting Septmber 9 | 4 weeks
Led by Rev. Darren Hensley
Jesus describes the reign of God as a house with many rooms. Debie Thomas’ new book A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity inspires a thought-provoking spiritual journey toward a roomier, more expansive faith and how to inhabit it with authenticity and joy.
3 Practices for Crossing the Difference Divide
Session I – Sunday, October 6, 12:30 – 3:00 pm
Session II – Sunday, November 3, 12:30 – 3:00 pm
Led by Claire Bowen, Certified Circle Leaders, and PRUMC Clergy
What do you do when you discover you are with someone who disagrees with you on politics or religion or important social issues? Most of us just do our best to avoid those conversations altogether. However, is there a better way? Is there a way of engaging with others who think differently than we do that honors Christ?
3 Practices for Crossing the Difference Divide by Jim Henderson and Jim Hancock offers a process that seeks to do just that. The process focuses upon gaining clarity and understanding rather than agreement. These practices provide a framework so you can have healthy conversations on a variety of topics.
This fall, our own Claire Bowen will offer a workshop to introduce you to this framework so you can learn to live by the three practices also. The workshop will be presented on two different dates, and you can choose the one more convenient to you. We hope this will help serve as a tool for you to use in the days to come.