ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES
at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall or on Facebook Live. Coffee Is served in the Parish Hall.
September 15 -Dorothy
Boorse presents, “Living Justly in a
Rapidly Changing Globe: Christians and Global Movements for Creation Care”
As stewards, humans play a special role in care-taking of creation, both
non-human and our fellow human beings. Followers of Christ are called to be
agents of peace and reconciliation. To do so, we have to address the triple
threat of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, threats that harm
the most vulnerable most and increase injustices already embedded in society.
Across the world, young people suffer anxiety about the future, particularly
about the environment. We Christians can help.
Are you interested in what people are doing around the world to solve climate change, reduce poverty, and stop pollution? Want to connect the dots in our local region to global issues? Concerned about sea level rise, heat waves and climate refugees and promoting a more just world? In this adult education session, we will discuss what the biggest global environmental issues are, some of the groups working to solve them, and where Christians are having the most impact. We will show some opportunities for action, information sources for people who want to keep up, resources for those incorporating creation care into their spiritual practice, and discuss how to serve young people and others who are most vulnerable to climate change.
Upcoming Topics include:
- September 22 - Patty Hanlon presents, “It Happened In My Backyard”
- September 29 - Cynthia Linkas presents her new novel, VOWS, a reading, a discussion and questions. Her book is available at The Bookshop in Beverly Farms, Jaberwocky in Newburyport, and Amazon.
- October 6 - Kristin Carlson
- October 13 - The Rev. Susan Russell presents, "Mystical Hope"
- October 20, 27 - Jim Zingarelli & Bruce Herman present, “Returning: Cape Ann and the Unknown Remembered Gate”
- November 3 - Liesl Smith presents, “Rules for life: the quiet challenge of monastic rules.”
- November 10 - Bert Hodges presents, “Heaven come to earth: The hope for justice and for joy”
- November 17 - Jan Carlberg presents, “Discovering or Remembering some of God’s Four Letter Words”
- November 24 - Jennie-Rebecca Falcetta presents, "Decoding Contemplation: The Painted Inscriptions of David Jones"
- December 1 - Advent Wreath-Making
- December 8, 15, 22 - Tom Kelly presents, Hymns we Used to Sing and Christmas Carols I & II
Ockham's Kegger -
Where Stout Ales Meet Stout Ideas!
If you are interested in learning about and discussing issues from a Christian perspective in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, then Ockham's Kegger is for you! This event, sponsored by Christ Church of Hamilton & Wenham, will serve up challenging ideas to anyone who likes to think deep thoughts, meet new and interesting people, and have a brew.
The next Ockham's Kegger TBA soon!