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
1st, 8th, 22nd, and 29th 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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We
always welcome your suggestions about what you would like to study.
So
if you have ideas or questions please contact either
Rev. Bryn Smallwood-Garcia
or Rev. Jennifer
Whipple at 775-1259
(Bryn@uccb.org or
Jennifer@uccb.org).
We hope to hear from you all!!
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER:
On Sunday mornings, we worship no matter what the weather -- with whomever
can safely make it to our Meetinghouse. Our cancellation policy for
midweek classes is to follow the Brookfield Public Schools schedule. If
there is a school delay, cancellation, or early closing due to bad weather, we
cancel all classes for that day. For a quick check of the school weather
decision, you can click on the Brookfield Public Schools website at www.brookfield.k12.ct.us
or call the schools office at 203-775-7700 (x3). Cancellation of weekend
classes or events at church are generally posted on the doors or church
answering machine (203-775-1259).
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