WOMEN'S WALKING CLUB

Leader:

Jennifer Sellers


Day & Time:

Saturdays 8:00-9:00 a.m.

October 4 – November 8

(six total meetings)


Location:

Gilbert Riparian


Description:

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."  Aristotle


Calling all women! Longing for connection? Looking for some time to yourself? Need an excuse to spend some life-giving time outdoors? 


Join us Saturday mornings in October and early November for a walk around the Gilbert Riparian, enjoying talking with other women while soaking up some time in the great outdoors.


Let's discover something marvelous together!


The Gilbert Riparian (formally known as the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch) is at Greenfield and Guadalupe. 


We will meet on the Riparian bridge. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer.


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THE PRAYER COURSE

Leader:

Graeme Sellers


Day & Time:

Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 PM

September 16 - November 11


Location:

WMC Greenhouse: Orchard Classroom


Description:

Prayer is a conversation between you and God. 


The Prayer Course is a simple, fun course designed to evoke a passion for prayer in everyone—the committed follower of Jesus, as well as the skeptic and the scared.


In eight video sessions, Pete Greig, founder of the worldwide 24/7 prayer movement, demystifies prayer, helping prayer become achievable, enjoyable, life-giving, and life-changing. The Prayer Course is accessible, full of surprising stories of answered prayer, and tremendously engaging.


Note: Participants must have a copy of the book How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. Participants will be asked to read three to four short chapters each week.


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SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF A LOVING GOD

Leader:

David Hammerslag


Meeting Time:

Thursdays 6:30–8:00 p.m.


Meeting Type / Location:

Wonderful Mercy Church Cafe


Start/End Date:

October 9 - December 18


Description:

Like many of us, Brian Zahnd long-believed that God is angry with us and was determined to punish us for our sinfulness; it was only through Jesus' intervention that we wriggled off the hook.


In his conversational book, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Zahnd guides us through many of the challenges we must work through as we embrace the truth that God loves us and desires our good. Together, we will explore the nature of sin, God's vengeance, atonement, judgment, and end-times.


Participants should be prepared to read a chapter each week and discuss it during our time together.


Note: Before the first meeting, participants must have a copy of Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God by Brian Zahnd.

 

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HEALING THE HEART THROUGH FAITH, COMMUNITY, AND CREATIVITY

Leader:

Debbie McVay


Day & Time:

Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 p.m.

September 17 - November 5


Location:

WMC Greenhouse: Orchard Classroom


Description:

This 8-week journey offers a safe and sacred space to honor our loss, and experience hope through God’s healing presence. Walk through grief with the comfort of Scripture, reflection, and spiritual creativity.


No artistic skill needed, just a heart open to healing.


Grief is a natural, emotional, physical, and spiritual response to loss. It stems from losses of many origins, not only the loss of loved ones.


Note: Art supplies will be provided..


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SEEING THROUGH EYES OF LOVE


Leader:

Lee Meyer


Day & Time:

Mondays 7:00-8:00 p.m.

September 15 - November 17

(See below for exact dates)


Location:

On Zoom


Description:

"What the world needs now is love, sweet love” was the refrain of a song that became quite popular years ago. Most would agree that “more love” is desperately needed in our divided communities and war-torn world; but we also seriously doubt that we can do anything to make it happen.


Our Life Together Group will engage us in a conversation around questions such as:

  • How can we learn to see ourselves and the world through the eyes of Love?
  • How do we become a loving presence for ourselves and others in an uncertain world?
  • Are there practices that will help us participate in bringing genuine love into our world?

Each week we’ll be listening to an episode from the CAC podcast “Learning How to See”, Season Eight, hosted by Brian McLaren and Carmen Acevedo Butcher. In addition to the hosts interviewing outstanding spiritual leaders, each episode will weave together personal storytelling, embodied spiritual practice, and reflection to explore how love can transform the way we see ourselves, each other, and the world. 


Our hour-long meeting provides opportunities for us to share thoughts and responses.


Note: Meeting dates - September 15, 22, and 29; October 6 and 20; November 3, 10, and 17.


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