COMPANIONS IN CHRIST

Shallowford members and friends, men and women of all ages...Do you sense a call to: r find fresh ways of opening yourself to God? r explore scripture, learn to listen to God through it, and allow it to shape your life? r reflect on Christ’s call on your life and rediscover the gifts God is giving you? r seek out a small community of faith where you can share your longings, insights, hopes, doubts, epiphanies….in short, your journey of faith?

Companions in Christ is a 26-week small group experience in spiritual formation. It is described as being for "spiritually hungry persons seeking a deeper experience of God in community with others who are seeking the same."

A second Companions in Christ small group will begin October 8, 2002, led by Lucy Turner and Janet Scharling. The group will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:00, in the sanctuary. Come share the journey!

A sign-up sheet and sample materials are available in the concourse. Contact Lucy (766-3178) or Janet (945-2817) for more information.

CELTIC CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY DAY

A Day of Learning ? A Day of Fun ? A Day of Community!

For: Adults and Senior Highs Saturday, October 19, 2002 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost for Event: $7.00 Light Dinner Provided Leader for Event: Rev. Bryan McFarland Campus Minister, UNC-G

Reservations Required - Space is limited! Sign up in narthex or call the church office at (766-3178) no later than Wednesday, October 16. People all over the world are recovering an ancient way of life Christians have been living for centuries. The recovery of CELTIC spiritual traditions, and the joy and wisdom they bring, are helping many people today in their everyday lives.

During our time together, in addition to learning about Celtic Christian Spirituality, we will explore artistic expression, participate in writing Celtic working prayers and a Celtic prayer service, and listen to Celtic music.

Check your mailboxes for additional information, and plan to join us for this very special time!!

 

 

From: The Adult Ministries Committee

 

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and RELIGION: CONVERSATIONS FOR THE 21st CENTURY

Nationally leading scholars in this area will be at St. Andrews Presbyterian College for a weekend conference October 18-20 to explore conversations between science and religion in a context of a living, active, growing community. Moving toward a future in which matters such as cloning, biotechnology, embryonic stem cell research and genetic engineering loom, scientific understanding and religious faith are critical guides for policy decisions of tomorrow. For more information call 010/277-5668 or visit www.sapc.edu.

 

Special Course Offerings

Wake Forest University Divinity School

For both Ordained and Lay ministry

 

Theology and the Arts: Faith and Film

Monday evenings, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25   --  6:30-9:30 p.m. ~~ $25.00

Faculty Member: Dr. Kitty Amos, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation

This course will relate a particular form of the arts to spiritual development. The class will examine four diverse films and examine how they can inform personal and "group" spiritual growth. The films are "Amadeus," "Chocolat," "Daughters of the Dust" and "King of Masks."

 

Pentecostal Spirituality for the Whole Church

 

Friday, October 25 - 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 26 - 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ~~ $25.00

Faculty Member: Dr. Steve Land, President, Church of God Theological Seminary, Cleveland, Tennessee

This course will look at the tremendous influence of "Pentecostal Spirituality" around the world. Since the Pentecostal Church is the second-largest Christian religion in the world and the fastest-growing Christian religion, it has significant influence and power in the "religious world." The Pentecostal Church is influencing ideas of spiritual formation for world Christians.

To register, please call Jo Ann Trethaway, 336/758-3518; or register by email to trethajm@wfu.edu

 

 

 

 

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