We learn from... the topic... the presenter... the scripture... the experience... and each other.
A Look Back at What we Have Done:
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC | LEADER | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2015 - January 6, 2016 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM | Labyrinth Walk with Advent Devotion | Contemplate the angels, Mary & Joseph, the shepherd, the kings, and the birth of Christ in the labyrinth walk in Hubbell Hall. | |
| December 9, 2015 | 6:00 PM | Blue Christmas Vigil in the Chapel | Rev. Ivan Marable | Reflections... and how rituals and symbols may support loss, grief, mourning and healing through the holidays. |
| December 2, 2015 | 6:00 PM Meditation 6:30 PM Service |
Taizé Advent Service | Various readers | A reflective service of scripture, prayer, song, and silence. |
| November 4, 11 & 30, 2015 | 6:00 PM | A study in Ecclesiastes | Sally Dodgson | A look into the writings of King Solomon. |
| October 28, 2015 | 6:00 PM | Women of the Bible: Leah & Rachel | Janet Richardson | Two Sisters, Two Wives; Family and Rivalry. |
| October 21, 2015 | 6:00 PM | Women of the Bible: Hannah | Pat Hanley | A look at the faith of Hannah to bear a son and keeping her commitment. |
| October 14, 2015 | 6:00 PM | Sermon from Biennial | A DVD Sermon by Don Ng | Transforming through the journey |
| September 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 2015 | 6:00 PM | From Ephesus to Colossae & intersections | Pastor Cliff Houston | A look at Paul's letter to the Colossians and tie in to the similarities to our summer Ephesians study. |
| July 12 through August 23, 2015 | 9:00 AM | Summertime of Grace Series | Pastor Cliff Houston | A look at Paul's letter to the Ephesians through this special before worship summer study. |
| May 13, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Feedback and Planning | Dr. Ken Dodgson | A look at what study and topics we would like to explore in the coming program year. |
| May 6, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Section Leader Concert | Eastman Music School Section Leaders | Each leader will treat our ears to their vocal talents singing piece of their choice. |
| April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Ancient Israel - how did it originate? |
Rev. Dr. George Heyman | Secrets from the ancient world through archeology. |
| February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Lectionary Study | Led by Ken and Sally Dodgson | Readings and discussions from the lectionary for the coming Sunday. |
| January 21, 28 and Februry 4, 11, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Study of Jonah | Ken McCarthy | Asking... If God loves the outsider, shouldn't we?" |
| January 14, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Caroling through History | Ed Schweibacher | A look at various Carols, their words, music, and history. |
| December 17, 2014 | 6:00 PM | Blue Christmas Vigil | Rev. Ivan Marable | Purposeful Life which Emerges beyond Loss, Grief, and Mourning. |
| December 9, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Snowed Out Carols: The Music & Meaning |
Ed Schweibacher | Rescheduled for January 7 |
| December 3, 2014 | 6:00 PM Meditation 6:30 PM Service |
Advent Taizé Service | Begin your Advent with this special service. | |
| November 19 & 26, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Labyrinth walk | In gratitude and thanksgiving, we are asked to prayerfully walk the labyrinth. | |
| November 12, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Churches of Revelation: Sardis |
Pastor Cliff | Does Sardis heed the revelation given? |
| November 5, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Churches of Revelation: Thyatira |
Pastor Cliff | What type of church is Thyatira? |
| October 29, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Churches of Revelation: Smyrna |
Pastor Cliff | How does the Church in Smyrna listen to God revelation? |
| Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 | 6:15 PM | Study of Ruth |
Rev. Ken & Marcia McCarthy | We will look at hesed love shown by God and shared through cultural differences. |
| May 28, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Feedback and Planning |
Cheryl Frank | If you have ever participated in one of our study sessions, we would lobe your feedback and help with new topics. |
| May 14 and 21, 2014 | 6:15 PM | The Exile |
Dr. George Heyman | Looking at the Exile period of the Israelites and how it shaped the culture and their beliefs. |
| April 23, 30, and May 7, 2014 | 6:15 PM | Intergral Life Practice according to the Gospel of John |
Cheryl Frank | Altitudes of Spiritual Awareness, Shining the Light to Reveal our Shadows, and Jesus us Calls us to be ourselves. |
| April 16, 2014 | No Study | See You tomorrow |
Maundy Thursday - April 17 | A light Agape Meal with Tenebrae Service. |
| April 2 and 9, 2014 | 6:15 PM | A Study of Bach's St. Matthew Passion | Ed Schweibacher | A continued study istening to The St. Matthew Passion in two-parts. |
| March 26, 2014 | 6:00 PM Meditation 6:30 PM Service |
Lenten Taizé Service |
Worship Team | A Mediative Worship experience with scriptures, meditation, music, and prayer. |
| March 12 and 19, 2014 | 6:15 PM | A Study of Bach's St. Matthew Passion | Ed Schweibacher | What’s A Passion? and Johann Sebastian Bach: Music’s Master, God’s Servant. To be continued in April |
| February 19, 2014 | 6:00 PM | Potluck Dinner and Section Leader Concert |
accompanied by David Labman | A real treat as all the section leaders sernade us with a few favorite songs. |
| February 12 & 26, 2014 | 6:15 PM | The Parables of Oppresion in Biblical Times and Today |
Dr. Ken and Sally Dodgson | A look at various parables of Jesus and how he shared his thoughts on oppresion and poverty. |
| January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2014 | 6:00 PM | The Seven Letters of Revelation to the Churches of Asia |
Pastor Cliff Houston | How can the "Church" learn from these letters, and what can we take away from what we learn to prepare us for our future. |
