Christian education is our invitation to understand God’s world and our experience in that world in deep and transformational ways. We will not be able to gather in person this winter, while our country and our communities engage in urgent conversations about racism, police
brutality, power, government, creation care, and so much more. We want to provide
opportunities for us as a faith community to learn, discuss, and inspire one another toward action for justice. As we begin the new year many of our classes are regrouping or changing topics, that makes for a great time to join a new class.
Prayers of the Heart-Meets via Zoom every Sunday at 9am
This group gathers to share a short reading, a time of meditation, and lectio divina. Contact Dennis Lundeen ddlundeen@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Digging Deeper- Meeting on Zoom every Sunday morning at 11:15
On January 10, Ken Bierly is presenting an overview of Salem's Climate Action Plan, helping us understand what they are
considering and how Open Door Churches might be involved. On January 17, we will discuss how we might want to follow up. Further details about our topics will follow. All are welcome. Contact Charlie Wallace cwallace@willamette.edu for the Zoom link.
Modern Christian Life: Getting Educated on Race & Racism
January 4: Who are the Proud Boys? Should We Be Worried?
January 11: What’s Happening at McKay High School? An Insider’s Perspective
January 18 (MLK Day): Bryan Stevenson and the Work of the Equal Justice Initiative
January 25: “Selma” and What it was Like to be There?
Monday evenings, Zoom – 7:00-8:00pm (*More details can be found below this list)
Tuesday Evening Women’s Book Group- Tuesdays at 7 PM on Zoom
for the month of January.
Sunday School for those Who May Not Believe in God
Once a month class via Zoom, 2-3pm on
Christian Education for Children
gatherings.
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* Modern Christian Life: Getting Educated on Race & Racism
Monday evenings, Zoom – 7:00-8:00pm
January 2021
January 4: Who are the Proud Boys? Should We Be Worried?
Chris Young, a member of Salem FUMC, has been studying and watching the movement of the Proud Boys in Salem since June. Chris will fill us in on the history of and the latest information about the Proud Boys. He will give us ideas on actions to take.
January 11: What’s Happening at McKay High School? An Insider’s Perspective
Chris Torres, a member of Salem FUMC, is also an English teacher at McKay High School in Northeast Salem. He will give us his perspective on what it’s like working at a Title 1 school and the issues he sees facing the District and his students.
January 18 (MLK Day): Bryan Stevenson and the Work of the Equal Justice Initiative
We’ll watch Stevenson’s TED Talk during class and have a discussion about it and what Stevenson’s organization (EJI) does on behalf of adults in custody.
January 25: “Selma” and What it was Like to be There?
Prior to class, everyone should try to watch the 2014 movie “Selma” (available on Amazon Prime and On Demand - $3.99, Redbox on Demand - $2.99). We’ll have a discussion about the movie and then hear from Rev. Joe Scahill (FUMC) who marched across the Edmund Pettus
Bridge the Tuesday after Bloody Sunday in 1965.
Have any questions? Please feel free to call or text Cesie Delve Scheuermann at (503) 779-5546 or at Kim Martin (503) 383-8260.
