ADULT PROGRAMS
LEARNING TO SEE GOD IN ALL THINGS
April 15 - May 20 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
“Earth’s crammed with heaven. And every common bush afire with God.”
~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Join Fr. Gregg for a series of conversations exploring the idea that God’s presence resides
in all things. Many of us have inherited a notion that God stands outside of or apart from
creation, or above it (in “heaven”). But what if we imagined it differently? What if God is
actually present in creation itself? Theologically, this is known as panentheism - God in
all things (not to be confused with pantheism, which is God is all things/all things are
God). While it has not been the dominant theological stream in Western Christianity, it
has been a steady stream running, somewhat underground, throughout all of Christian
history.
In a time in which the world is on fire, this theological stream can provide a counter-
narrative to the theologies and systems of domination and control. It’s a theology that can
provide hope, direction and healing in our fractured world.
Our times together will include both teaching and time for discussion, reflection, and
personal sharing.
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study meets at 9: 30 a.m. Thursdays in the Phil Room. This season, Deacon Tara Osborne will lead a study on the Gospel of John. All women are welcome. If you need a ride please contact Diane Sellinger. If you have any questions, please contact Wendee Greene at wendeegreene75@gmail.com.
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent prayer and meditation that can more deeply center us in the life of faith. Each session opens with the lectio--a Bible verse--which participants are invited to reflect on and discuss. A 20-minute period of contemplative prayer follows. The group meets for an hour beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. All are welcome.
Please contact Angeli Tompkins, tompkins.angeli@gmail.com for more information.