UCC’s Circles of Faith are designed to help people grow in their spiritual journey and develop new and diverse relationships within our community of faith. Our groups will begin at the end of September. Please check out our Fall 2024 offerings and sign up to participate in a small group ministry!
A House United by Allen Hilton
Mondays, September 30-October 28. Noon-1pm, in person, UCC.
Facilitator: Kyle Powell
Maximum: 15
Allen Hilton’s book, A House United How the Church Can Save the World describes the ways in which churchgoers in the United States have ushered in the extreme divisions of Left and Right politics to greater extremes. These culture wars impact the media we consume, the communities we live in, and the ways in which we engage with family and friends. Hilton believes that religion is not inherently divisive and offers a new role for the church. Hilton promotes a Christianity that brings people together with their differences, creating a house united and a vision of God transforming the church to be an agent of hope. As part of our Love Your Neighbor campaign, we encourage everyone to read A House United. These Circle of Faith opportunities provide additional opportunities for you to engage in conversation around these complex issues as we work toward a place of hope and wholeness.
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A House United by Allen Hilton
Wednesdays, October 2-October 30. 6-7pm, in person, UCC.
Facilitator: Zena McAdams
Maximum: 15
Allen Hilton’s book, A House United How the Church Can Save the World describes the ways in which churchgoers in the United States have ushered in the extreme divisions of Left and Right politics to greater extremes. These culture wars impact the media we consume, the communities we live in, and the ways in which we engage with family and friends. Hilton believes that religion is not inherently divisive and offers a new role for the church. Hilton promotes a Christianity that brings people together with their differences, creating a house united and a vision of God transforming the church to be an agent of hope. As part of our Love Your Neighbor campaign, we encourage everyone to read A House United. These Circle of Faith opportunities provide additional opportunities for you to engage in conversation around these complex issues as we work toward a place of hope and wholeness.
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A House United by Allen Hilton
Sundays, September 29-October 27. 11am, in person, UCC.
Facilitator: Shannon Moore
Maximum: 15
Allen Hilton’s book, A House United How the Church Can Save the World describes the ways in which churchgoers in the United States have ushered in the extreme divisions of Left and Right politics to greater extremes. These culture wars impact the media we consume, the communities we live in, and the ways in which we engage with family and friends. Hilton believes that religion is not inherently divisive and offers a new role for the church. Hilton promotes a Christianity that brings people together with their differences, creating a house united and a vision of God transforming the church to be an agent of hope. As part of our Love Your Neighbor campaign, we encourage everyone to read A House United. These Circle of Faith opportunities provide additional opportunities for you to engage in conversation around these complex issues as we work toward a place of hope and wholeness.
Register Here
A House United by Allen Hilton
???, September 30-October 28. Noon-1pm, ZOOM.
Facilitator: ????
Maximum: 12
Allen Hilton’s book, A House United How the Church Can Save the World describes the ways in which churchgoers in the United States have ushered in the extreme divisions of Left and Right politics to greater extremes. These culture wars impact the media we consume, the communities we live in, and the ways in which we engage with family and friends. Hilton believes that religion is not inherently divisive and offers a new role for the church. Hilton promotes a Christianity that brings people together with their differences, creating a house united and a vision of God transforming the church to be an agent of hope. As part of our Love Your Neighbor campaign, we encourage everyone to read A House United. These Circle of Faith opportunities provide additional opportunities for you to engage in conversation around these complex issues as we work toward a place of hope and wholeness.
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Craft, Connect, and Contemplate
Thursdays, October 10-November 14, 1:30-2:45pm, in person, UCC
Facilitators: Theda Anderson and Roxanne Penix
No maximum
Living the Questions: An Introduction to Progressive Christianity
Mondays, October 7-November 18, 4pm, in person, UCC.
Facilitator: Judy StempelMaximum: 15
The group will explore and discuss this video series featuring leading voices in progressive Christian thought. It is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers and creates an environment where we interact with one another in raising our own questions of faith.
The book Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity by David M. Felton and Jeff Procter-Murphy accompanies the study and is recommended for participants.
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Seven Ways Church Members Should Prepare for Sunday’s Sermon
TBD, February 14 – March 27, 1:00-2:15 pm, ZOOM.
Facilitator: Eldon Irvin
Maximum: 12
Prepare for Sunday’s worship with Eldon each week studying the scripture for the following Sunday’s worship service—praying, engaging the text, and reflecting on how the text is relevant in our lives.
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The Gospel of John: A Beginner's Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life by Amy-Jill Levine
TBD, February 14 – March 27, 1:00-2:15 pm, in person, UCC.
Facilitator: Pam Holt
Maximum: 15
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