Winged Angel, St. Anne’s Baptismal Font, photo by Laura Sullivan.
How well do you navigate difficult conversations these days? When a difference or dissent arises in conversation, do you deflect? Do you change the subject? Or are you able to hold the course? This Eastertide, four Adult Forum sessions are designed to equip us with spiritual tools to navigate difficult conversations in our Christian life. Using the Gospel of Matthew as a guide, the forums will engage in discussion around theological themes of forgiveness, judgment, money, hope, and religion
On April 19th, Maria Winters, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, will facilitate a discussion on forgiveness (Matthew 18). On May 3rd, five parishioners will share their experiences of judgment (Matthew 7:1-5): Pam May, Paul Sacilowski, Francis Burke, Katy Jensen, Sheeba Delaney, and Townsend McNitt. On May 10th, Father Manoj will facilitate a discussion on money (Matthew 19:16-26). May 17th, Maria Winters, LCPC, will return to lead us in discussing hope (Matthew 2.18, 4.18-5:16). On May 24th, leadership coach and facilitator Colleen Cruikshank will lead the final session on discussing religion and politics.
We hope you will come and bring a friend! Children are encouraged to attend Sunday School during this formation hour. The South Street parking lot adjacent to the Parish House will be open for Sunday School families and forum attendees.
The Adult Formation Committee: Katy Jensen, Allison Williams, Stan Ward, Jo Tetlow, and The Rev. Alice Grant
Schedule
Sunday, April 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall: Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21) with Maria Winters, LCPC
Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary: Sponsorship Sunday with Bob and Julie Mendosa, Naomi’s Village Founders & Lori Marchant
Sunday, May 3 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary: Judging others (Mt 7:1-5), Parishioner reflections and discussion with Pam May, Paul Sacilowski, Francis Burke, Katy Jensen, Sheeba Delaney, and Townsend McNitt
Sunday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall: Money (Matthew 19:16-26), The Rev. Manoj Matthew Zacharia, Ph.D., Rector
Sunday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. in hte Parish Hall: Hope (Matthew 2.18, 4.18-5.16) with Maria Winters, LCPC
Sunday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall: Religion and Politics (Matthew 27:11-26) with Colleen Cruikshank, Senior Manager, Live Programs, Constructive Dialogue Institute