UPCOMING EVENTS
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Create: Peace
An innovative, art-based, intergenerational faith formation activity focused on an understanding of Biblical peace. Our next gathering is Sunday, December 23 11:30am-1:30 pm for lunch and "CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD" (Rescheduled from December 9) |
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We will learn about Christmas customs alike and unlike our own, dig into some Biblical texts, create and discuss, and enjoy some good fellowship over dinner.
Create:Peace is appropriate for and geared to all ages.
Join us on the second Sunday of each month for this time of fellowship and learning.
More details here.
Create:Peace is appropriate for and geared to all ages.
Join us on the second Sunday of each month for this time of fellowship and learning.
More details here.
WE REFUSE TO BE ENEMIES
OUR CONVERSATION WITH DAOUD NASSAR, PALESTINIAN CHRISTIAN FARMER AND DIRECTOR OF THE TENT OF NATIONS.
OUR CONVERSATION WITH DAOUD NASSAR, PALESTINIAN CHRISTIAN FARMER AND DIRECTOR OF THE TENT OF NATIONS.
Our conversation with Daoud Nassar, Palestinian Christian farmer and Director of the Tent of Nations, was enlightening and fruitful. Mr. Nassar shared his family's story of living in occupied Palestine and the challenges they face to retain and farm their land. His primary message, however, was of hope and belief in others through education and peaceful outreach. Clearly their Lutheran Christian faith is being lived out every day in challenging circumstances. It was inspiring.
Mr. Nassar extended an invitation to all to visit his family in Palestine, even if for only ten minutes. Long-term stays are welcomed and encouraged. They host workcamps, summer programs for children and much more.
For more information about the Tent of Nations and its work, visit www.tentofnations.org or the North American Friends of Tents of Nations website, www.fotonna.org for information on how you can become involved in Virginia.
Mr. Nassar extended an invitation to all to visit his family in Palestine, even if for only ten minutes. Long-term stays are welcomed and encouraged. They host workcamps, summer programs for children and much more.
For more information about the Tent of Nations and its work, visit www.tentofnations.org or the North American Friends of Tents of Nations website, www.fotonna.org for information on how you can become involved in Virginia.
BIBLE STUDIES
Adult Faith Formation Fall Bible studies
Tuesday mornings at 9:
The Tuesday women's study group will be doing a 10-week study on The Parables of Jesus (a Crossways study with Harry Wendt on DVD), and then heading right into a 4-week Advent study (also with Harry Wendt) before Christmas! This study begins Tuesday, September 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. New women especially welcome to join us!
Sunday evenings at 6:
Calling all the men and people unable to make the Tuesday study: we have another time for you! Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00 we're doing the same Parables and Advent studies. We'll begin Sunday, September 16.
The cost for both of the above studies is $23; the Parables study alone is $13; Advent alone is $11. Don't let the cost hold you back because we have a scholarship fund. Contact Katy Wessel for more information on these studies or join us on September 11 or 16.
Wednesdays at 11 am:
Join Pastor Lauren each Wednesday at 11 am starting September 12 for a study of the week's Lectionary (preaching) texts. We'll meet in the Resource Room for a time of conversation, study and reflection in preparation for the week's readings and sermon. Please join us for one or all of these gatherings!
Adult Faith Formation Fall Bible studies
Tuesday mornings at 9:
The Tuesday women's study group will be doing a 10-week study on The Parables of Jesus (a Crossways study with Harry Wendt on DVD), and then heading right into a 4-week Advent study (also with Harry Wendt) before Christmas! This study begins Tuesday, September 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. New women especially welcome to join us!
Sunday evenings at 6:
Calling all the men and people unable to make the Tuesday study: we have another time for you! Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00 we're doing the same Parables and Advent studies. We'll begin Sunday, September 16.
The cost for both of the above studies is $23; the Parables study alone is $13; Advent alone is $11. Don't let the cost hold you back because we have a scholarship fund. Contact Katy Wessel for more information on these studies or join us on September 11 or 16.
Wednesdays at 11 am:
Join Pastor Lauren each Wednesday at 11 am starting September 12 for a study of the week's Lectionary (preaching) texts. We'll meet in the Resource Room for a time of conversation, study and reflection in preparation for the week's readings and sermon. Please join us for one or all of these gatherings!