Eastertide Adult Forum: Navigating Difficult Conversations

Winged Angel, St. Anne’s Baptismal Font

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Beloved:  

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, five 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 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, 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 the 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,  Constructive Dialogue Institute  

NOTE: Children are encouraged to attend Sunday School during the formation hour. The South Street parking lot adjacent to the Parish House will be open for Sunday School families and adult forum attendees.