Adult Study Opportunities

SUNDAY EVENINGS (Weekly) Upcoming Meetings: (resumes Jan. 31)

5:15-6:15 pm Pastor's Class: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts - Church Library
An 8-week series of Bible study and prayer, spiritual exercises, and conversation with trusted friends, in which we explore the gifts we've each been given by God for serving the world.  Come to all 8 sessions or drop in when you can. 

MONDAY MORNING & EVENING (Weekly) Upcoming Meetings: March 1, 8, 22, 29

Lenten Study on Have a Little Faith - Church Library
This group will meet to discuss Mitch Albom's newest non-fiction book.  

        Mitch Albom’s first nonfiction book since Tuesdays with Morrie, Have A Little Faith has him interacting with both an 82-year-old Rabbi from his childhood and a Detroit pastor – a reformed drug dealer and convict who preaches to the poor and homeless in a decaying church. Moving between their two worlds, Albom sees how they both use their faith for survival.
        As America struggles with hard times and people turn more to their beliefs, Mitch and the two men of God explore issues that perplex modern man: the importance of faith in getting through difficult times; intermarriage; what heaven is; forgiveness; doubting God, etc. Although the texts, prayers and histories are different, Albom begins to realize a striking unity between the two worlds – and indeed, between beliefs everywhere.  It is one man’s journey, but everyone’s story.

Join Pastor Jen and others in discussing this book on Mondays March 1^st, 8^th, 22^nd, and 29^th from 9:30 to 11:00am or 6:00 to 7:30pm.  Please sign up outside the church office or e-mail Pastor Jen (jennifer@uccb.org) if you plan to attend. There will be a few copies of the book available for reading/sharing in the church library.

THURSDAY MORNING (Weekly - Year-round)

8:45-9:15 am - Prayer Ministry - Church Library
Led by our pastors and a dedicated group of lay people, this group meets year-round for a simple morning service of quiet, centering prayer and readings of the week's lectionary scriptures.  Names from our church prayer list are lifted up, as well as individual specific prayer concerns of the day.  If you would like to request prayer for yourself or someone you love, you may call and speak to one of our pastors at 203-775-1259 or e-mail the church at office@uccb.org.

9:30-10:30 am Pastor's Class: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts - Church Library (resumes Jan. 28)
An 8-week series of Bible study and prayer, spiritual exercises, and conversation with trusted friends, in which we explore the gifts we've each been given by God for serving the world.  Come to all 8 sessions or drop in when you can. 

THURSDAY EVENING (Monthly - 3rd Thursday)

6:30-7:30 pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering - Church Library
All those who knit or crochet or wish they could learn are welcome to join us for a monthly gathering to share yarns, patterns, stories and prayers, and to offer mutual support and Christian fellowship as we create prayer shawls for those in need in our congregation and beyond.   If you would like to request prayer shawl for yourself or someone you love, you may call and speak to one of our pastors at 203-775-1259 or e-mail the church at office@uccb.org.

SATURDAY MORNING (Weekly - Year-round)

8:00 - 9:00 am - Men's Fellowship - Fellowship Hall
Join us for breakfast, prayer, and exploration of various study topics. 
All are welcome, so bring a friend! 

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Too busy for a weekly class?

Try these on-line spiritual exercises to revive your soul...

For a chance to learn about various visualizations, meditations and prayer practices to heal your spiritual exhaustion, renew your faith, and help you better understand what type of prayer best connects you to your source in God - explore some quiet, centering prayer  exercises on your own. This on-line curriculum draws on the work of Rev. Flora Slosson Wuellner and her book Feed My Shepherds:  Spiritual Healing and Renewal for Those in Christian Leadership.  

If you would like more information, click here, or speak to one of our pastors at 203-775-1259 or e-mail the church at office@uccb.org.

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IN-BETWEEN!

Please join us at the 9:30 am Sunday morning In-Between.   These In-Betweens will feature a different presenter every week who will share their INterests, their INspirations, and their INvolvement in areas of their lives.  Topics will range from discussing the heavens & stars to learning about healthcare reform.  If you are interested in sharing a topic or passion close to your heart, please contact Carol Eagan.

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