Thursday, August 27, 2015

FCUCC Forum Reminder

 This Sunday at 9:15 August 30 – THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE - Part II Is there any difference between Meditation and Contemplation? Isn't plain old Prayer good enough? Where doesMindfulness fit in? What about TM, Transcendental Meditation?  

Church members will share their knowledge and experience with such concepts and practices. How-to's and practical guidelines will be given in this session. Discussion will follow about the desirability of starting one or more groups to practice some of these techniques. 

Presenters: Pam and Hank Federlein, Nolleen Kelly, the O'Keefes and Others

Thursday, August 20, 2015

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, August 23 at 9:15 – The CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE  – Part I Did you ever wonder what life in a convent is like? Or what "religious orders" are, or what monks do all day? In this Forum, persons from our congregation will relate their prior experiences in various ashrams, convents and monasteries. Presenters: Nolleen Kelly, Romella Hart-O'Keefe, Ed O'Keefe and Others                     

Thursday, August 13, 2015

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday,August 16 – CONVERSATION ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 0F DIVERSITY
 -Gary Cyphers, Church Moderator Join our ongoing conversation on each of the ten spiritual practices that our fall Ashley Lecturer, Diana Butler Bass, finds in vibrant and growing congregations. The sixth practice is Diversity. See this month's Chronicle with highlights from Bass' book and reflection questions, and join our lively Forum conversation. Each Conversation stands alone; prior participation is not a pre-requisite.




Thursday, August 6, 2015

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, August 9 at 9:15 – THE LOVE, PEACE, HARMONY MOVEMENT OF MASTER SHA In March of last year, Forum-goers learned about Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, whose 2013 book, Soul Healing Miracles, became a New York Times bestseller. Now, Worldwide Representative of Master Sha, Master Ellen Rubel, will present his Love Peace Harmony Movement. Activities this Sunday will include chanting and learning the beautiful Song of Love, Peace and Harmony. The purpose of the Movement is to bring families and communities together. 

Presenter Ellen Rubel holds an undergraduate degree in Education and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. Since 2002 she has been trained by MaSter Sha and his Worldwide representatives.