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Sunday Adult Faith Formation Classes
All meet monthly at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall or on Zoom, unless stated otherwise.
First Sundays - Creation Care - FUMC’s environmental group to educate and learn from each other and to inspire our congregation (and beyond) to take care of God’s creation.
Second Sundays - Join us for Conversations about Science and Religion where we discuss the intersection of these in today’s world. Please note: Conversations About Science and Religion will be meeting on the third Sunday of the month in April and May.
Third Sundays - Join Debbie Houghton for Book Conversations, see books and dates in the announcement below.
Fourth Sundays - Join us for Disability Awareness Talks as we turn our attention to the gifts and challenges of our disabled friends and neighbors. We explore both visible and invisible disabilities in an effort to be more welcoming and compassionate.
Sunday Adult Faith Formation Classes in March
Creation Care Meeting
“Beyond Recycling: One Local Group's Path”
Sunday, March 5 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
See full announcement in the Affirm All section below.
Conversations About Science and Religion
“Salve Lucrum: The Existential Threat of Greed in US Health Care”
Sunday, March 12 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
Join us when Gerald A. White, M.S., a clinical medical physicist, leads us in a discussion about capitalism in the health care system.
Learn more>
Conversation about Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Sunday, March 19 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
Join us for a discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer's book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. All are welcome! You can also join on Zoom here>
Disability Awareness Talks
"Have you ever wondered why some people stutter and some people don’t?"
Sunday, March 26 at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall and on Zoom
Dr. Shanley Treleaven, postdoctoral fellow at U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab, will talk about stuttering; separating common myths from the truth, discuss what stuttering is, what causes it, and even share promising research findings that could lead to new treatments. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to ask questions and join in the discussion. Children will have the opportunity to craft wearable “brain hats” that show all the parts of the brain and learn what each part does for us.
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Soulfull Saturday
Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m.-noon at Green Wood, in-person
Join us for Soulfull Saturday, a contemplative experience during Lent. Come spend time with inspiring poems and prayers at a variety of stations and even some prompts to write your own. Visit all the stations or just a few at your own pace. We’ll close with a mini FUMC poetry slam, hearing and sharing meaningful insights or poems (written by yourself or by other writers).
Upcoming Book Conversations
We invite you to join Debbie Houghton to discuss these books about social action, progressive Christianity, and ones that just make us think. We hope to see
you there!
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer on Sunday, March 19, Zoom link
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah on Sunday, June 11, Zoom link
Both Sundays meet at 11:15 a.m. in Calkins Hall or on Zoom
Open Table and Open Table Redux
Join us for this hour-long drop-in Bible study on Tuesdays at noon and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. This is a great place to either begin a regular practice of reading the Bible, or to ponder books of the Bible you have yet to read.
Now through April 25, join us for a ten-week study of the Gospel of Luke using Adam Hamilton’s new book, Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts and Outlaws.
Open Table - Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m. on Zoom, Learn more>
Open Table Redux - Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Zoom, Learn more>
Sermon Chat
Mondays, 2-3 p.m. on Zoom
Join this drop-in group on Mondays for a lively discussion of the week’s sermon. Occasionally the pastors stop in to add their comments. This is a great way to meet people in the church!
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