Faith Formation Small Groups for 2016-2017
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
The spring Sunday school season begins on January 8 with an exciting slate of studies coming up for those who enjoy studying the faith together on Sunday mornings. The classes will meet after the 10:00 am services at approximately 11:15 am in the "couch room." Here are details of the first two classes for adults.
SPRING 2017:
SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS: How Generosity, Faith, and Other Spiritual Habits Lead to a Full Life
January 8-February 5, 2017
Martin Thielen offers ten traits of Happy and fulfilled people. Using psychological research, personal anecdotes, and Scripture, Thielsen begins the path to contentment by showing how life circumstances-including income, health, physical appearance, and marital status-only account for about 10 percent of a person's overall life satisfaction. From there he offers alternatives to the frequent methods we use to make ourselves happy. Thielen contends that expressing gratitude and cultivating optimism is the surer path to joy.
ART AND RELIGION IN THE 21st CENTURY
February 19-April 2, 2017
This is an in-depth study surveying an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impacts on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme-ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning, and monumentalizing, and spiritual "dwelling" in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme.
Journeys with Celtic Christians--April 23-May 28,2017
SPRING 2017:
SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS: How Generosity, Faith, and Other Spiritual Habits Lead to a Full Life
January 8-February 5, 2017
Martin Thielen offers ten traits of Happy and fulfilled people. Using psychological research, personal anecdotes, and Scripture, Thielsen begins the path to contentment by showing how life circumstances-including income, health, physical appearance, and marital status-only account for about 10 percent of a person's overall life satisfaction. From there he offers alternatives to the frequent methods we use to make ourselves happy. Thielen contends that expressing gratitude and cultivating optimism is the surer path to joy.
ART AND RELIGION IN THE 21st CENTURY
February 19-April 2, 2017
This is an in-depth study surveying an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impacts on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme-ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning, and monumentalizing, and spiritual "dwelling" in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme.
Journeys with Celtic Christians--April 23-May 28,2017
COVENANT BIBLE STUDY
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CHRISTIAN HISTORY MADE EASY
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COVENANT is an in depth Bible study broken into three 8 week sessions during which learners study the Bible and learn to love God and each other better! Three 8-episode segments each explore a different aspect of Covenant life. Each will examine what Covenant means, and the progression of a Covenant relationship with God.
The THIRD SEGMENT begins the week of Sept. 11th at the following times: Tuesdays 10:00 AM--first session September 13th Thursdays 5:00 PM--first session September15th |
This 12-session DVD study on the History of Christianity covers key figures and events throughout Church history from the time of Jesus to today. With simple story telling and a sense of humor, this christian history study is packed with real-life people and events that will inform, inspire, and challenge your faith.Two class groups are forming starting September 12th at the church.
Monday Mornings 10 a.m. Monday Evenings--6:30 p,m, Participant Guide: $15 |
WESLEYAN FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
These small groups of four or five people, who will be encouraging one another in a life of faith are now forming. The groups will work together over a period of two years engaging in spiritual reflection and developing lives of service and generosity. These Wesleyan Fellowship groups are for those who have completed an in-depth Bible Study (such as Disciple) and are ready for a new type of faith formation experience.
Groups will determine their own study focus and meeting times.
Groups will determine their own study focus and meeting times.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
Dixon United Methodist Men(DUMM) Think Tank meets every Monday at 10:00am at the Church. This is a time for the men to gather and discuss various topics and enjoy fellowship with each other.
FAITH TREK
Adventure group for all ages that explores God's creation. Various activities are planned throughout the year including hiking, snow trips, Apple Hill, museums, beach and much more! Check the Outreach for upcoming Faith Trek events!
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FAITH AND FRAPPUCCINOJoin a lovely group of women who gather once a week at Starbucks for tea, coffee and conversations about about daily spiritual living! Our current topic is based on Richard Rohr's book:
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life All are welcome to join! Wednesday at 4:00pm. ISH GROUP
Ish is a fellowship gathering for adults who are 20 ish, 30 ish, & 40 ish. There are three gatherings a year. Childcare is provided. Check the Outreach for upcoming Ish Group events!
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