If Amos were here today:
God’s Ancient Social Justice Applied to Modern America

During the summer, Pastor Paul Kirbas has offered some messages based on the Old Testament Prophet Amos. We discovered that Amos’ message for ancient Israel is very applicable for modern America. So what if Amos were a prophet today? What would he be challenging us to do? In this six week Pathways class, Pastor Paul will be joined by justice advocate Dick Nogaj as we explore the biblical mandate for justice as applied to our own modern society. In the first part of our class, Pastor Paul will present the Biblical theology of justice, as exemplified in the life and oracles of the prophet Amos. Once this foundation is laid, Dick Nogaj will lead us on an exploration of justice through some challenging social issues of our day.

That the World May Know

Come experience the Bible in a vibrant manner that takes you into sacred scripture through the use of video, small group discussion, and personal faith questions. No homework required. No book purchase. Each Sunday's presentation is self-contained so it's okay to miss a Sunday when needed. We will be studying the people and events of the Bible in their geographical and historical contexts. Once we know the who, what, and where of a Bible story, we will be able to understand the why. By deepening our understanding of God's Word, we will be able to strengthen our relationship with him.

Joy in Parenting

Parents with children of any age are invited to attend this series to add more JOY IN PARENTING! We will work with Family Life Specialist and Coach Diane Overgard to discover:
    1-How can I be STRONG in my decision making?
    2-When and how should I encourage INDEPENDENCE?
    3-Where can I find PEACE in my family’s schedule?
    4-What’s the key to modeling AUTHENTICITY in my own faith?
    5-Where can my whole family find SERENITY when life gets really hard?
Strength. Independence. Peace. Authenticity. Serenity. Put them all together and you’ve got JOY! The series runs for six weeks, but please attend any or all that work into your schedule – and invite your neighbors! Each session will be self-contained so if you can even drop in one time you and your family will benefit.

An Altar in the World

Lynne Danekas will be leading a discussion for the book, An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Please read the first two chapters before the first class. Barbara Brown Taylor is a priest in the Episcopal Church and professor of religion at Piedmont College in 1996 and also teaches spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary. Taylor has traveled the world in pursuit of sacred wisdom, finding most of what she needed in her own backyard. Taylor writes about the consequence of leaving full-time ministry to become a professor, a decision that stretched the boundaries of her faith. She shares how she learned to encounter God beyond the walls of any church. From simple practices such as walking, working, and getting lost in deep meditations on topics like prayer and pronouncing blessings, Taylor reveals concrete ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see.