Pathways Toward a Better Christian Witness on Race Adult Education Series

Wednesdays, September 9-30 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. via Zoom

Adult Education resumes with this new series offered virtually on Zoom.
Led by Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology, Wheaton College
Together we will explore how some of our central beliefs lead us toward a love of God and neighbor, particularly on the lingering questions of race.

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Lent Sermon Series

In its most basic form, a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. It’s meant to impact the way that you think and the way that you live. For some, parables revealed the truth and for others they concealed the truth. During this series, we'll find out that Jesus wants to tell us a story. These parables teach us a lot about what Jesus’ stories mean. Together we’ll discover how Jesus’ storytelling helps unfold the kingdom of God to us.
March 15 - The Mustard Seed
March 22 - The Good Samaritan
March 29 - The Wise and Foolish Builders
Palm Sunday, April 5 - Two Sons
Easter Sunday, April 12 - Prodigal Son

Adult Ed Series

Sundays, Through March 29
9:45 a.m. in Stewart Hall
March 15 | Amos, A Prophet who Saw
Dr. Jina Kang
This week we will explore the book of Amos to grapple with the question: what did Amos see? As many prophets who preceded and followed afterwards, Amos saw a community “out of sync” with God’s expectations. We will examine how this prophet tried to persuade his audience to see what they could not or would not see. Finally, we will pay attention to how this prophet understood God’s relationship with God’s people and the world God created.

March 22 | Micah: Life in Community
Dr. Jina Kang
This week we will explore a well-cited text in the book of Micah, Micah 6:8. We will closely examine the call to act justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God as essential ways of living in community with one another and with God.

March 29 | Thinking about Refugees in the Bible
Dr. Steed Davidson
Nations are not natural phenomena, but rather constructed as a feature of the modern world. Nations and their borders are responsible for the creation of refugees. In the ancient world, as in today’s world, movements of peoples were quite common. The difference between the ancient world and the modern world is the creation of borders and legal structures to cross from one area to the next. Borders produce refugees. Were there refugees in the Bible? If so how were they treated? Are there lessons to be learned from the way refugees are treated in the Bible?

Childcare is provided.

Congregational Meeting Info for Sunday

Immediately following livestream worship this Sunday, June 28, Session has called a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee. Following the blessing, Pastor Kellen will call the meeting to order as a continuation of the livestream on YouTube. The congregation will vote to elect the following slate of nominees for the APNC.

   •  Sara Chojnacki
   •  Mary Kinsey
   •  Chris Nickell
   •  Beth Spiegel
   •  Luke Widmer
   •  Steve VanOss
   •  Sue Yenchek

Because of the virtual nature of this meeting, voting during the meeting will take place electronically. If you will be unable to access a computer/smartphone on Sunday, you may cast your vote early by emailing or calling the Church Office by Friday at 1:00pm. As a reminder, only members of the church may vote.

Session has pre-approved three motions (to close nominations, to approve the slate, and to adjourn the meeting). With pre-approved motions we will not need to have motions from the floor with a second. These motions will be explained to the congregation and presented on the screen along with instructions on submitting the vote. For each motion, you can approve, reject, or abstain.

For procedural or technology questions, please contact our Clerk of Session, Matt Stremel or our AV Team Leader, Joe Kyle .