Pastor's Book Group - New Faces of Our Faith Bible Study
New Faces of Our Faith Bible Study
January 23rd, 9am – 10:30 am
Room 12 of the Sanctuary Building
Small groups are building blocks for Being the Church that we proclaim in our banners on the walls around campus. We get to know each other and explore our faith journeys together. This new Bible Study offers an exploration of the lesser known heroes and sheroes of our faith—those doing what they can with what they have to make a difference – reflecting on bold stories of those often overlooked in our biblical narratives. Using visual art and prompts for reflection, participants can dig deep into the worlds of these characters, entering their stories with curiosity and openness to what they might teach us.
The stories we will read are arranged so that they have a narrative arc beginning with Genesis and the Hebrew stories, moving to the minor characters in the backdrop of Jesus’ birth and death, and concluding with the apostles and Christians who emerged in the years after the resurrection. Each participant will receive a journal that includes scripture, poems, and colorable art for each Bible character and story that help us deepen our own faith practice. Feel free to bring a friend and join us for our new bi-weekly study group. We will meet every Wednesday from January 23rd through February 27th from 9-10:30 am in room 12 of the sanctuary building. Please RSVP to nancy@rinconucc.org so we can plan seating and have enough copies of the journal for everyone.
January 23rd, 9am – 10:30 am
Room 12 of the Sanctuary Building
Small groups are building blocks for Being the Church that we proclaim in our banners on the walls around campus. We get to know each other and explore our faith journeys together. This new Bible Study offers an exploration of the lesser known heroes and sheroes of our faith—those doing what they can with what they have to make a difference – reflecting on bold stories of those often overlooked in our biblical narratives. Using visual art and prompts for reflection, participants can dig deep into the worlds of these characters, entering their stories with curiosity and openness to what they might teach us.
The stories we will read are arranged so that they have a narrative arc beginning with Genesis and the Hebrew stories, moving to the minor characters in the backdrop of Jesus’ birth and death, and concluding with the apostles and Christians who emerged in the years after the resurrection. Each participant will receive a journal that includes scripture, poems, and colorable art for each Bible character and story that help us deepen our own faith practice. Feel free to bring a friend and join us for our new bi-weekly study group. We will meet every Wednesday from January 23rd through February 27th from 9-10:30 am in room 12 of the sanctuary building. Please RSVP to nancy@rinconucc.org so we can plan seating and have enough copies of the journal for everyone.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 27, 2019
11:15 AM ~ Sanctuary
Please join us immediately following the 10:00 AM worship service for our Annual Congregational Meeting.
11:15 AM ~ Sanctuary
Please join us immediately following the 10:00 AM worship service for our Annual Congregational Meeting.
Creation Care Movie Night
Creation Care Movie Night Returns!
The Creation Care group originally scheduled a movie night in October, then with the emergence of the vital Shelter Ministry, the movie was postponed—and now it’s back! Do mark this in your calendars, and bring someone with you:
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Freshly-popped popcorn provided!
Come see “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution,” a documentary that explores many forms of energy and the viability of the various energy options. It does so with humor and hope, giving viewers information and insight into how we can help create a more sustainable world by our individual and congregational choices and by communal advocacy. After the viewing, we’ll kibbutz about what we learned.
Climate change is unarguably one of the foremost, if not the most prominent, challenge facing our human family and all our relations on this Earth. It’s clear that time is short to turn around the havoc we’re wreaking on the climate and therefore on all living things, including ourselves. And, as people of faith and moral conviction, we have a vital role to play in nurturing God’s good creation in this critical time. Do join us on January 30 to learn and be inspired!
Any questions? Feel free to contact Rev. Karen MacDonald: 520-336-0625; desertsky57@gmail.com.
See you at the movies!
The Creation Care group originally scheduled a movie night in October, then with the emergence of the vital Shelter Ministry, the movie was postponed—and now it’s back! Do mark this in your calendars, and bring someone with you:
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Freshly-popped popcorn provided!
Come see “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution,” a documentary that explores many forms of energy and the viability of the various energy options. It does so with humor and hope, giving viewers information and insight into how we can help create a more sustainable world by our individual and congregational choices and by communal advocacy. After the viewing, we’ll kibbutz about what we learned.
Climate change is unarguably one of the foremost, if not the most prominent, challenge facing our human family and all our relations on this Earth. It’s clear that time is short to turn around the havoc we’re wreaking on the climate and therefore on all living things, including ourselves. And, as people of faith and moral conviction, we have a vital role to play in nurturing God’s good creation in this critical time. Do join us on January 30 to learn and be inspired!
Any questions? Feel free to contact Rev. Karen MacDonald: 520-336-0625; desertsky57@gmail.com.
See you at the movies!