Sunday Forum
December 13, 2015
2016 Projections
Diane Ashley and the Trustees will show the church's initial budget projections for 2016. Sharing Experiences
December 6, 2015
A Loving Welcome
Led by Marcia McCarthy, we will explore how each of us might extend a more loving welcome to visitors, outcasts, neighbors, and friends.
November 29, 2015
Christmas: Facts, Myths, and Traditions
Led by Pastor Cliff, we will look at various ways to engage and explore Advent and Christ's coming birth.
November 22, 2015
Baptist Principles
Rev. Alan Newton, ABCRGR Executive Minister will lead a special forum on the principles of our Baptist faith.
November 15, 2015
Coffee Connection
Joy Bergfalk of Project Empower will share the ongoing work of Coffee Connection in the employement of women recovering from addiction.
November 8, 2015
Trillium Health
Trillum Health is a medical and insurance program which is focused on AIDS prevention, awareness, and treatment.
November 1, 2015
No Forum
Body Building: A Sharing Fellowship will focus on Sharing Experiences
October 25, 2015
Becoming a Beloved Community A Biennial Mission Summit panel discussion with a few highlights from the five participants facilitated by Tasha Wilson, General Board Member.
October 18, 2015
What is PFLAG? Parents and Friend of Lesbian and Gays will speak about their organization and the support it offers.
October 11, 2015
Tranforming for the Journey An ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit sermon viewing and discussion led by Rev. Ken McCarthy.
October 4, 2015
No Forum
Join us as we gather together for Body Building: A Sharing Fellowship. Each Communion (First) Sunday we will build up the body of Christ through intergenerational fellowship, sharing, stories, learning, and prayer. Our first theme was Celebrate Diversity.
September 27, 2015
Courageous Acts of Justice - Ending Racism: How to Change with Ivan Marable
September 20, 2015
What is United Mission? with ABCUSA General Board Member, Tasha Wilson
Summer hiatus
May 17, 2015
Share your feedback: Planning for next year's Sunday Forums, with Cheryl Frank
May 10, 2015
Mother's Day: No forum
May 3, 2015
Church Council will share and further discuss and test with the congregation their identification of potential FBCR's Core Values following numerous months and many hours of work.
April 26, 2015
21st Century Church Absolutes, with Pastor Cliff. An in-depth look at what Pastor Cliff shared with the congregation at the Annual Meeting.
April 19, 2015
Sermon Discussion and Creating Space for the Next Generation with David Hertweck, District Youth Director of New York Youth Ministries
April 12
C. S. Lewis: The Most Converted Man I Ever Knew, with Pastor Cliff
April 5, 2015
Easter: No Forum
March 29, 2015
Palm Sunday: No Forum
March 22, 2015
Sermon discussion and bible study with Sister Barbara Moore, Prof. of preaching and practical theology at CRCDS.
March 15, 2015
Who are the Mennonites, and how are they related to Baptists? with Arnie Pedersen
March 8, 2015
A discussion with ABCRGR Executive Minister Alan Newton about our Pastoral Search Committee process.
March 1, 2015
Conkey Cruisers: A nurse's amazing effort to bring physical fitness to her neighborhood, with Theresa Bowick, RN, Founder and Cruise Captain
February 22, 2015
Moms Out Front: A Grassroots Response to Climate Change with Susan Hughes Smith.
Feburary 15, 2015: Canceled due to weatherAn intergenerational discussion: Civil Rights, the movie - Selma, and Current Race Relations.
February 8, 2015
No Forum so all can go to the movie Selma for a discussion next week.
February 1, 2015
Sermon Discussion: Meet with Pastor Cliff to discuss the sermon of the day.
January 25, 2015
Annual Meeting: Immediately following worship, we will adjorn to Hubbell Hall for refreshment and our annual meeting.
January 18, 2015
A Fireside Chat with the Council: Members of the Church Council will be present to talk with the congregation about topics of interest in the church.
January 11, 2015
Food Justice: Connecting communities to locally
owned farms with quality food and living-wage jobs. Discussion led by Elizabeth Henderson from Peacework Organic Farm, Newark, NY.
CURRENT FORUMS
2016 FORUMS
2014 FORUMS
Sunday Forum provides education and discussion time on a wide variety of topics that range from who we are as American Baptists, specific instruction on areas or topics in the Bible, and ministry or mission-focused topics of interest to our congregation. We also deal with social, religious and political issues that we must face in our daily lives.
Forum is held at 11:30 a.m. during the program year in the Chapel. Why don't you grab a snack and gather with us to continue your life-long learning journey.
2015 FORUMS
Join us as we gather together for Body Building: A Sharing Fellowship. Each Communion (First) Sunday we will build up the body of Christ through intergenerational fellowship, sharing, stories, learning, and prayer. Our first theme was Celebrate Diversity.
Feburary 15, 2015: Canceled due to weather
CURRENT FORUMS
2016 FORUMS
2014 FORUMS