Women on Wednesday (WoW)
Women on Wednesday (WoW) returns on September 16th! Our Kickoff will take place in the reception room on Wednesday, September 16th from 10:30- 12 p.m., and we’ll continue to meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month through May. The cost to participate is $25/person; all books and supplies will be provided at our first meeting on the 16th.
The purpose of WOW is to provide an opportunity for conversation, community-building, and spiritual growth. We are excited to offer 3 discussion groups this year! Books will be previewed, and groups will be formed at the first meeting on September 16th! You can preview the books on our website on our Women on Wednesday page. If you are unable to be there on September 16th but would like to participate, please let Julene know. Invite your daughters, mothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors to join you! We can’t wait to see you at WOW!
Journey of the Soul by Doris Klein
What if our lives are more than the circumstances we experience– and every joy, struggle, relationship, and turning point is part of a deeper journey?
In Journey of the Soul, Doris Klein invites readers to look beyond the surface of everyday life and explore the inner journey of the human spirit. The book encourages thoughtful reflection on who we are, why we experience the challenges we do, and how our experiences can shape our understanding, growth, and purpose.
Journey of the Soul opens the door to meaningful questions about life, faith, identity, relationships, and the path each of us is traveling. It provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider the deeper meaning behind our personal experiences.
Join Antoninette Sveom as she leads meaningful conversations about the Journey of our Souls.
Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang
What happens when faith becomes a source of division rather than compassion? And how can we reclaim the values of love, justice, and human dignity at the heart of religious teaching?
In Separation of Church and Hate, John Fugelsang takes a provocative and thought-provoking look at the intersection of Christianity, politics, culture, and contemporary American Life. With humor, conviction, and a willingness to challenge deeply held assumptions, Fugelsang examines how religious language and beliefs can be used to justify exclusion, prejudice, and political division.
The book invites readers to consider an important question: What does it truly mean to live out the teachings of Jesus in a complicated and divided world? Fugelsang challenges readers to distinguish between genuine faith and the ways religion can sometimes be distorted for political and ideological purposes.
Join Lea Thornton and Alyssa Herrig as they lead an exploration of faith, politics, compassion, and what it means to put love-not hate_ at the center of our lives.
Wiggles, Giggles, and Pokes: Kids in Worship by Heather Roth Johnson.
“Children aren’t the future of the church- they are the church now. In Wiggles, Giggles, and Pokes, pastor and storyteller Heather Roth Johnson invites congregations to welcome children fully into worship with joy, patience, and purpose. Drawing on research, biblical wisdom, and stories from over two hundred ministry leaders, Johnson offers practical guidance for creating worship that is truly intergenerational.”
Join Julene Hannesh as she dives into an exploration of worship that is equipped for everyone, even our littlelist participants. Julene’s group will have no pre-reading and is open to anyone who can make it to all sessions or just one.