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An Interactive Two Day Seminar

Friday Feb. 6, 7 to 9:00 pm  &  Saturday Feb.7, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Peace United Church of Christ – 900 High Street

Sponsored by: Progressive Christian Forum of Santa Cruz

Presenters :

• The Rev. Karen Oliveto, Glide Memorial United Methodist, SF
• The Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, 7th Avenue Presbyterian Church, SF

 

Explore ways that PROGRESSIVE RENEWAL is transforming and revitalizing churches like ours—today! This year’s seminar promises lively interaction with two practiced and spirited pastors who are making renewal happen in their San Francisco congregations. How are they doing it? What can we learn together? What kinds of CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY are catching fire among young adults, spiritual seekers and long-time church members?

 

As participants, you will:

• Experience worship in a vital setting with new voices, inspiring leaders and opportunities for reflection.
• Learn from the experience and spiritual commitments of presenters with deep roots in Northern CA and passion for ministry in progressive congregations.
• Interact with leaders from other congregations: sharing ideas resources reflection and support.
• Gain a fresh and exciting perspective on the Gospel: the good news of liberation, compassion and freedom from fear.

 

Register with Connie Creel or church office for $50 group rate

 

Wed Dec 24th – 5:00pm & 7:00pm
(Includes a special Children’s time)

Blue  Christmas  Service 

Sunday, December 21^st, 7:00 p.m.

For individuals and families suffering the recent or impending death of loved ones, those in crisis due to illness, unemployment, separation, family estrangement or other experiences of loss, depression, seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.), or other mental illness, the holidays can be a very isolated and lonely time, and not the “most wonderful time of the year.”

 The Blue Christmas Service offers a sanctuary of hope, solace, and comfort, as together we share God’s compassionate love for hurting people.

For further info, contact Vi Olly at 454-6395.

Adult Forums — Every Sunday @ 9:30

 This week:  “How Lutherans Interpret the Bible”  with Prof. Mark Allen Powell

  This is probably the main distinction that exists among various forms of the Christian church, especially in America. We will spend time becoming more familiar with why we view the  Bible the way we do. This will help us to better apply it’s message to our daily lives. It’s always a lively discussion!

• $10 adults $4 children
• RSVP helpful (476-4700), tickets purchased at door.

Benefits our sister parish program in El Salvador for scholarships, school supplies, housing assistance, and health care supplies for the local clinic