Conversations Class // October 21, 2018

Conversations Clas

October 21, 2018

Ten Prayers That Shaped the World

Sept. 9 - Dec. 16

led by Rev. Mary Margaret Porter

We return to the Conversations class this week with:

Martin Luther’s Hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"

One of our new Parish Associates, Rev. Dr. Becky Davis will lead

"And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,

We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us;"

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Cumulative Prezi : Click here: Copy of Ten Prayers that Changed the World . It's a work in progress so it will update as Mary Margaret adds for the coming week.

Text for class: Lessons come from Ten Prayers that Shaped the World , by Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Although reading the book prior to class is not necessary, it may be helpful in your own spiritual lives and in the Sunday discussions.

Opportunity Forum

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

Wood Fellowship Hall

The Opportunity Forum focuses on raising awareness and empowering action for change through first-hand stories of how inequity and racial discrimination affect students in our school system.

Dinner 5:15-6:15 no reservations required

Childcare available by reservation

October 10 - James Ford - Former NC Teacher of the Year and Charlottean of the Year, and co-chair of the Leading on Opportunity Task Force

October 17 - Justin Perry - Professional Counselor and Chair of OneMeck

October 24 - Panel: Communities in Schools

Daryle Clark, Program Director, West Beacon Community & Performance Learning Center
Chapman Archer, Intensive Case Manager, Harding University
Virginia Covill, Director of Research and Evaluation
George Metz, Social Capital Coordinator

Click to make reservations for childcare

Weekly Conversations Class Details

Sept. 9 Introduction to Prayer

Sept. 16 Cancelled due to weather

Sept. 23 Abraham’s Plea

Sept. 30 Jesus’ Prayer

Oct. 7 The Dream of Constantine + The Voices of Joan of Arc

Oct. 14 SERVICE SUNDAY

Oct. 21 Martin Luther’s Hymn - Rev. Dr. Becky Davis will lead

Oct. 28 George Washington’s Prayer

Nov. 4 Fostering Compassion

COMBINED CLASS (WFH) - Rev. Cathy Hasty

What do adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have to do with faith, suffering and income inequality? We will be connecting the dots between these three experiences with the goal of finding concrete next steps on our faith journey. High ACE scores are associated every major health problem, social dysfunction and with early death, cutting off as much as 20 years. We will dip into theology, brain research and social science with enough humor to keep us from abject despair and terminal boredom.

Cathy Hasty has been a nurse, chaplain, counselor, hospital director, and artist; all of these inform her perspective on the task at hand: understanding interconnections and generating practical ideas for making a difference in the lives of children and families. We hope you’ll be there on November 4 to bring your unique voice to the discussion.

Nov. 11 Prayer of St. Francis

Nov. 18 Prayer for Bastogne

Nov. 25 COMBINED CLASS - Stories from the Vault (Chuck Williamson)

Dec. 2 Ghandi’s Prayer for Peace

Dec. 9 NATIVITY PLAY

Dec. 16 Mother Theresa’s Daily Prayer

Dec. 23 ADVENT FELLOWSHIP