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Foundations

FoundationsMay Schedule

May 6th, 2012 - Evolutionary Christianity: Richard Lewis

Evolutionary Christianity proposes that God acts in and through the evolutionary process. It draws upon the words of Jesus and Paul to explain the evolutionary impulse and our responsibility in creating the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Love. Richard Lewis is a retired UCC Minister. He received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the Chicago Theological Seminary where he later worked as Dean of Students and Director of Field Education for 15 years. He has also served as an interim minister in several churches in the Chicago area. His current interest is in Evolutionary Christianity and Integral Philosophy.

May 13th, 2012 - Born Again Methodist: Ed Kras

Ed shares the challenges he faced on his spiritual journey and how he came to be a part of our church body.

May 20th, 2012 - Re-Cap: What we learned and how we can apply it.

LAST CLASS UNTIL FALL.

Location: 
Room 212
Date: 
Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 9:30am

Foundations

FoundationsApril Schedule

April 1st, 2012 - Facing Alcoholism: The Way of A.A.: Mary Carrigan

A.A. has helped people overcome addictions since 1935 when one addict shared the "good news" with another addict. A.A. is a spiritual program that transforms lives when worked.

April 8th, 2012 - No Class

April 15th, 2012 - The Power of Poetry: Howard Milkman

April 22nd, 2012 - How I Learned to be Compassionate: Judy Koptik

Judy shares what she has learned from her own and others life circumstances as she walked her spiritual path.

April 29th, 2012 - Evolutionary Christianity: Richard Lewis

Evolutionary Christianity proposes that God acts in and through the evolutionary process. It draws upon the words of Jesus and Paul to explain the evolutionary impulse and our responsibility in creating the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Love. Richard Lewis is a retired UCC Minister. He received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the Chicago Theological Seminary where he later worked as Dean of Students and Director of Field Education for 15 years. He has also served as an interim minister in several churches in the Chicago area. His current interest is in Evolutionary Christianity and Integral Philosophy.

Location: 
Room 212
Date: 
Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 9:30am

Friday Night at the Movies: Rio Bravo

Rio BravoWe continue with our look at genres with a classic Western, Rio Bravo, which debuted in 1959. The film is a beloved John Wayne western and features many well-known Hollywood stars of the era, including Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Ward Bond, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan….you get the “picture.”! Well-known director Howard Hawks, whose work spanned genres from silent films to screwball comedies, teamed up with John Wayne in several Westerns, but none were better known than Rio Bravo. Does the sheriff prevail over the bad guys or do they win out?

Peg Schultz will lead our post-film discussion.

Enjoy popcorn and soft drinks during the movie but save room for coffee and dessert afterward, all for a suggested donation of $2.

Sign up starting April 1 in the church office.

Location: 
Safford Home
Date: 
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 7:30pm

Ichthus!

Ichthus is a Christian Music Festival in Wilmore, Kentucky. It's a three day music, media, and ministry event. It involves over 120 different music artists and 20 speakers. We go down and camp for three days with thousands of other attendees. All Youth are invited to attend. For more information go to: www.icthusfestival.org or contact JJ Mannschreck.

Location: 
Wilmore, Kentucky
Date: 
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 12:00pm

Calling All Shepherds!

March 16, 2012 - 10:06am

Membership Development is pleased to reintroduce our New Member Shepherding Program. What is it you ask? Shepherds will be paired with new church members and will personally welcome and orient them in the first year of their exciting journey as members of our church family. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and introduce them to the friends you already have at DGFUMC.

You have what it takes to be a shepherd! Volunteer today by contacting Ed Dunn at eda_dunn@sbcglobal.net and we will get you the details.

Women's Lenten Bible Study

All women are invited to take part in a Lenten Bible study on Thursdays at 10:00 AM. The study will reflect on the events during the last 24 hours of Jesus' life, and how they impact our lives and faith today. (A 10 minute video, Bible reading, and discussion will be included each week, and the sessions will end by 11:00.)

Pastor Greta and Karen Stahlecker will lead the study.

Location: 
Room 213
Date: 
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 10:00am

Women's Lenten Bible Study

March 3, 2012 - 9:08am

Women are invited to take part in a Lenten Bible study beginning Thursday, March 8, at 10:00 AM. The study will reflect on the events during the last 24 hours of Jesus' life, and how they impact our lives and faith today. (A 10 minute video, Bible reading, and discussion will be included each week, and the sessions will end by 11:00.)

Pastor Greta and Karen Stahlecker will lead the study.

Friday Night at the Movies: Senna

SennaThis 2010 award-winning documentary follows the life of Ayrton Senna, a world champion Formula One race car driver, during his extraordinary career and life Described as “humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic” in one review, Senna is a Brazilian hero on and off the race track, donating millions to his beloved country. On the race track he is described as “sublime, spiritual, yet on occasion ruthless,” especially in his rivalry with the French race car driver Alain Prost. Senna is considered in some circles to be the greatest Formula One racer of all time; in Brazil he is regarded as a saint. Be assured, you do not have to be an auto racing fan to enjoy this film.

Carol Lysne, our Friday Night Movie founder, recommended this movie and will lead our discussion.

Please sign up now using the registration form or at the church office.

Location: 
Safford Home
Date: 
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 7:30pm

Men's Huddle

Is life all about the things we want? Is there another way to live? Come visit the Corner.

Location: 
Fellowship Hall
Date: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 6:15am

Movie Night: iRobot

iRobotThe Youth Group will be watching the movie, iRobot, starring Will Smith. There will be snacks and fellowship along with a discussion of the movie afterwards.

This movie is rated PG-13 and so those under 13 must have Parental Approval through the permission slip. Sign up in the narthex between services!

For more information contact JJ Mannschreck.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Room
Date: 
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

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