Our program year for Adult Faith Formation
begins September 20.
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Classes will pause for the summer and resume in the fall, when we look forward to gathering again with fresh opportunities to learn and connect.
September 20
EXPLORING THE FAITH
Called to Speak
Join members of Session for a discussion on two important faith documents. We will discuss "Called to Speak," a significant document issued by the Session that addresses our communal voice and witness, alongside the proposed new confession introduced at the 227th General Assembly.
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The proposed confession, which is currently undergoing denominational study and review, addresses pressing contemporary issues including racism, intersectionality, the impact of colonialism, and ecological justice, with the goal of renewing the church’s commitment to social and theological justice. Read the proposed confession.
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EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The One True God:
Israel, Monotheism, and the Roots of Global Faith
Four thousand years ago, an improbable idea took root in a hostile world: a single, solitary God who creates, sustains, and directs human history. Tracing the narrative of ancient Israel through the text of the Old Testament, this study explores how an obscure desert faith survived against all odds to become the bedrock of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which shapes the beliefs of over half the world today. Discover how Israel's ancient story laid the essential groundwork for Christianity and transformed global history forever.
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FIRST FRIENDS
Three Ideas for Communicating
Across the Political Divide
Join us for an engaging session designed to help you navigate tough political conversations. We’ll watch journalist Isaac Saul’s talk, 3 Ideas for Communicating Across the Political Divide, followed by a facilitated group discussion on media framing, political language, and practical strategies for listening across differences.
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