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Learn Things
The Future of Faith: A Film and Speaker Series
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
February 7, March 13 and April 17
Auburn Media in partnership with Brick Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York and …
Unprotected Texts: The Bible’s Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire
Sunday, February 5 at 9:45 a.m.
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wright Knust
Is premarital sex a sin? When, and in what contexts, is sexual desire appropriate? With whom can I legitimately …
Exploring Our Faith, Winter-Spring 2012
The new Educational Ministries brochure is now available for programs beginning on Sunday, January 15! Click here for the PDF version, or stop by the Mellin-Macnab …
BREAKFAST REPRISE: LUNCH ‘N LEARN FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
January 22 and 29
The Rev. Barbara E. Senecal-Davis and Ms. Sarah Cairatti
This past fall, participants in our Friday Lunch ’n Learn program watched selected interviews from Bill …
Lunch ‘n Learn: Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason
Friday, January 20 at 12:00 p.m.
The Rev. Barbara E. Senecal-Davis
“With the buzz around the book and then the film version of THE DA VINCI CODE reaching a fever pitch and …
INTERFAITH BOOK GROUP
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
January 18, February 8, March 21 and April 18
Led by the Rev. Barbara E. Senecal-Davis
in conjunction with Fellows from Faith Acts Group*
Led by the Rev. …
READING THE QUR’AN FOR CHRISTIANS: THEOLOGY OF THE QUR’AN
Sundays at 12:30 p.m. with the Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid
January 15 and 22, February 5 and 19, March 4 and 11
This is a six-week course on the six essential pillars of …
The Presbyterian Hymnal Project
The biblical narrative contains many references to singing joyfully to our God. In every generation we are called to claim our song and bear witness to what God is doing in the …
Advent Book Study: The First Christmas
The First Christmas:
What the Gospels Really Teach Us About Jesus’ Birth
by Marcus J. Borg and Dominic Crossan
Sundays, December 4, 11, and 18 at 9:45 a.m.
taught by the Rev. Barbara E. …
Lunch ‘n Learn: Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason
Friday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m.
The Rev. Barbara E. Davis
November 18 Online Interview with Mary Gordon
In 2006, Bill Moyers talked with some of the voices at the PEN World Voices …
Seasons & Sacraments
Sunday, November 13 at 12:30 p.m.
The Rev. Barbara E. Davis
November 13 – Beginning the Church Year: The Season of Advent
Have you ever wondered why the hangings on the pulpit change …
Stories of Hagar and Ishmael
Sundays, November 6, 13, and 20 at 9:45 a.m.
November 6 A Jewish Perspective
Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky
November 13 A Christian Perspective
Charlene Sinclair
November 20 A Muslim Perspective
Hussein Rashid
The story …
Art at First: Daylight in Our Hearts
Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 20
1:00-4:00 p.m.
in the Great Hall
You are invited to the Great Hall to view Daylight in Our Hearts, an art exhibit commemorating lives, featuring gilded paintings …
THE 8TH ANNUAL SPA FOR THE SOUL
In Search of Your Creativity
Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Organized and led by Katherine Gotshall English & The Rev. Barbara Davis
The Eighth Annual Spa Day For The …
Introduction to the Koran
Sundays, October 23 and 30 at 12:30 p.m.
October 23 The Rev. Barbara E. Davis
October 30 Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid
A basic understanding of the Koran, the holy scriptures …
Seasons & Sacraments
Sundays October 16 & November 13 at 12:30 p.m.
The Rev. Barbara E. Davis
October 16 – Washed in Grace: The Sacrament of Baptism
November 13 – Beginning the Church Year: …
Lunch ‘n Learn: Bill Moyers on FAITH AND REASON
Fridays, October 14 and November 18 at 12:00 p.m.
The Rev. Barbara E. Davis
October 14 Online Interview with David Grossman
November 18 Online Interview with Mary Gordon
In 2006, Bill …
The Book of Genesis
The Book of Genesis
Sundays, October 2, 9, and 16 at 9:45 a.m.
Sarah Cairatti, Seminary Intern
The stories of God’s creation, covenant, and care in the book of Genesis are epic. …
FPC Education Fall 2011 Brochure
To find out about exciting new learning opportunities this fall, take a look at our Educational Ministries brochure!
CANCELED: The King James Bible Turns 400: Tour of “On Eagles’ Wings” Exhibit at MOBiA
This event has been CANCELED.
Tour of Exhibit at MOBIA
Sunday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Please join us on Sunday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. for a visit …
Heaven & Hell: Sin and Grace in Contemporary Theology
Sundays, September 18, November 6, and December 11
at 12:30 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Mark Hostetter
Following last spring’s offering on contemporary theology, we will be looking at recent post-modern and traditional reformed Christian …
Destination Cuba: Exploring the Past and Present
Sundays, September 18 and 25 at 9:45 a.m.
Lisa Wolfe and Martha Porter
Co-Sponsored by the Mission Service/Church and Society Committees
Cuba has a rich and complicated history, as well as a vibrant …
