The Sunday Forum
Hubbard Hall – 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Welcome Back! Outreach Breakfast
September 9: The
Outreach Committee and youth of the church sponsor a breakfast with
exhibits from local organizations supported by St. John's. A great time
to catch up with one another after the summer and have a look at some of
the organizations supported by the Outreach Committee.
How did you spend your summer?
September 16:
Reflections on a busy summer at St. John's and a look ahead at changes
at St. John's.
Strategic Plan Unveiled
September 23: The
Strategic Planning Committee unveils the results of its months long
study. Please note the Forum this Sunday begins at 9 a.m. A second
opportunity to hear and respond to the Strategic Plan will be provided
next Sunday at 6 p.m.
A Bishop Visits
September 30: The Rt. Rev'd Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona, visits St. John's. Bishop Smith was Assistant to the Rector at St. John's, 1979-1984.
Same Sex Blessings
October 7: A forum on the new diocesan policy concerning blessing of same sex civil unions.
God's Healing Grace
October 14: A discussion on healing in the church in preparation for the institution of prayers for healing at Sunday services, beginning in January.
Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology
October 21: John
Grim, Visiting Professor at the Institution for Social and Policy
Studies at Yale, speaks about religion and ecology from a background of
extensive study in world religions.
Praying with Icons
October 28: A
brief look at the growing use of icons in Episcopal worship and
devotion, following Saturday's workshop on icons and devotional art.
TBA, November 4:
Roots & Wings
November 11 & 18:
Lissie Brooks speaks about the two gifts parents must give their
children: roots and wings.
Theological Worlds
November 25: A three-part look at often unfamiliar terms important to Christians. This week's word: Christology.
Working with Our Community
December 2 & 9: A
look at two neighboring organizations supported by the Outreach
Committee. December 2, The Family Life Center in Parkville with Lisa
Candless; December 9, the inter-religious Eco-Justice Network with Lyn
Fulkerson.
Deck the Halls
December 16:
Decorate the parish hall tree. An event for children and adults alike.
A star, three wise men, a few gifts...
January 6: A look
at traditions surrounding the Feast of the Epiphany.
What's in the News:
January 13 & 20:
Theological reflections on what is in the papers these two weeks. Clip
articles and bring them for discussion.
Who makes the decisions here?
January 27: A look
at Episcopal Church structure and governance on the parish level in
preparation for this year's Annual Parish Meeting, which is convened
during the 10:30 service; reports will be heard at coffee hour.
Theological Words
February 3: A
three-part look at often unfamiliar terms important to Christians. This
week's word: Theodicy.
Islam's Challenges for Christians
February 10, 17, 24,
March 2 & 9: A look at some of the religious, historical, political
and social challenges of Islam for American Christians.
Walking in the Way of the Cross
March 16: A Palm
Sunday preparation for Holy Week.
Chinese. An uncommunicative language
March 30: Pei Pei Champion, an advocate and teacher of pre-revolution Chinese, speaks about the political dimensions of language.
Theological Words
April 6: The conclusion of a three-part look at often unfamiliar terms important to Christians. This week's word: Hope.
École Saint Sauveur, a School in Haiti
April 13: The Global Missions Committee presents an update on St. John's support of this important school in southwest Haiti.
TBA, April 20
God's Healing Grace
April 27: Continuing discussion on services of public healing in the church.
TBA
May 4
TBA
May 11
Youth Sunday
May 18: The young people of the parish lead our worship this morning.