FCUCC - NO FORUM Reminder

Be sure to attend the lectures by BIshop Spong.

Saturday at 10 & 1

Sunday sermon at 10:30 & final lecture at 2

FCUCC Forum Reminder

 This Sunday,September 20 at 9:15 – PREAMBLE TO BISHOP SPONG. Next week-end's Distinguished Ashley Lecturer, Bishop John Shelby Spong, will likely take us deep into the New Testament story - through the eyes of a scholar who continues to cherish these scriptures. Presenter Larry Anderson will highlight some of Spong's many books to help us get ready.

Remember, next Sunday, September 27 there is NO FORUM. Bishop Spong will be preaching at 10:30.

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday,September 13 - THE WAYS OF THE ANCIENT ONES  The modern world is experiencing a revival of interest in the psycho-spiritual technologies of the ancient world. Dr. Jim Nourse, psychologist and acupuncturist, will discuss shamanic and Hawaiian mysticism as practical pathways to problem solving, spirituality and healing for contemporary people.  Presenter: Dr. Jim's unusual career path includes a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, a diplomate in Classical Chinese Medicine and studies with Native American and Hawaiian elders and healers. He is the author of Simple Spirituality: Finding Your Own Way andOpening the Aloha Mind: Healing Self, Healing the World with Ho'oponopono. He has practice locations in Brevard and Hendersonville.  Jim will be this year's speaker at the 44th Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person conference November 5-8 at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville. Past speakers include Richard Rohr and Cynthia Bourgeault and next year's speaker will be John Philip Newell.

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

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                     

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.

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.