Following are highlights of some upcoming programs we'll be offering this fall at Arborlawn (in addition to The Story Bible study and WoW studies covered elsewhere in this issue). The entire lineup can be seen in the Pathways Fall 2013 catalog available at church this Sunday and online here.
Place to Belong: Embraced by God - Place to Belong is a women’s study and fellowship group for those experiencing worship alone. This 8-week study by Babbie Mason is designed to help you discover God’s deep, sweet love for you. DATES/TIMES: Thursdays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. / PRESENTER: Bette Smith / BOOK: Available through Cokesbury or Amazon
Connecting with Arborlawn (Formerly Introduction to Arborlawn) - The Arborlawn Story. Your Story. The Points of Connection that Bring Us Together. During these three weeks we will spend time getting to know one another, sharing our stories, offering a background of Arborlawn and the United Methodist Church, and helping you to find points of connection to spiritual growth, service, and fellowship. DATE/TIMES: Sundays, Sept. 15, 22, and 29, 9:50-10:40 a.m. / LOCATION: Gathering Area / FACILITATORS: Ben Disney & DeAndrea Dare
First Things First! - A brief informal gathering for guests to get acquainted with our clergy, share stories, and ask questions. DATES/TIMES: Sundays, Oct. 6 and Dec. 1, 9:50-10:40 a.m. / LOCATION: Gathering Area / FACILITATORS: Ben Disney & DeAndrea Dare
The Compassionate Friends - The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit, non-denominational self help support group for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings age 16 and older. The vision of TCF is that everyone who needs us finds us and that everyone that finds us will be helped. The Compassionate Friends offer friendship, understanding, and hope for families after a child dies. DATES/TIMES: 2nd Tuesdays, Starting Oct. 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m. / LOCATION: Room 271 / CONTACT: Bryan Bellamy
Beyond the Broken Heart (Grief Support Group) - Beyond the Broken Heart is a 6-week grief support group designed to provide those who have lost loved ones a safe, comfortable space to learn the skills and move gently through the pain and sorrow of a broken heart. DATES/TIMES: Wednesdays, Oct. 9 - Nov. 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m. / LOCATION: Room 212 / FACILTATOR: Deb Sewell
Place to Belong: The Organic God - This 6-week video-driven Bible study by Margaret Feinberg uses breathtaking scenes from her native Alaska as a stage for seeing what an organic relationship with God would look like when stripped of all pollutants, additives, and other distractions. DATES/TIMES: Thursdays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 19, 7:00 p.m. / PRESENTER: Bette Smith / BOOK: Available through Cokesbury or Amazon
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