FCUCC Forum Reminder

 This Sunday, August 21, at 9 – Situational Depression -- Carolyn George and Nancy Keswani -  Have you ever experienced a stressful life change such as a death, divorce, illness or relocation? Even joyful happenings such as a marriage or retirement can cause stress. Sometimes, our reaction to such life changes is a short-term form of depression called "situational  depression."                

            Join session facilitators Carolyn George and Nancy Keswani of FCUCC's Mental Health Work Group as we explore the signs of situational depression,  coping strategies, treatment options and how to support a loved one, and share our personal stories. 

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This Sunday at 9 - August 14 – The Center for Spiritual Wisdom:  Spiritual Practices and Human Transformations -- Rob Field -  Until a few months ago, Reverend Rob Field was senior minster of the Episcopal Church in Brevard where he had served for 18 years. Now he is Director of the Center for Spiritual Wisdom, a non-profit organization he recently founded. The Center offers spiritual practices that promote human transformation through workshops, classes, conferences, spiritual practice groups and retreats. The Center's vision statement includes the following:

           *The Center will serve all seekers. Though rooted in Christian teachings, it will be intentionally ecumenical.

           *The Center's offerings will promote compassionate action and transformative growth in relation to God, neighbor, self, creation and cosmos through the integration of             practice, learning, engagement, and reflection.

           *The Center's work will include spiritual disciplines such as lectio divina and contemplative prayer, personal learning tools such as the Enneagram and contemporary approachessuch as social justice engagement, eco-spirituality and sustainable agriculture.

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This Sunday, August 7 at 9 – Every Single Other, Every Single Christ  -- Larry Anderson - Whenever Robin Meyers, one of this year's distinguished lecturers, blesses the congregation of his Oklahoma church at the end of services, he ends with "And love one another," Then the congregation says, "Every single other". Larry Anderson will lead a discussion on this phrase. …Larry, a retired minister and psychologist, is our most active Forum speaker. 

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  July 31 – MATTER OF HEART – Part Two.   "Matter of Heart", a compelling portrait of Carl Gustav Jung, is a film that will be shown and discussed in two parts on these Sunday Forums. Jung's genius and humanity reached far beyond the realm of psychiatry into redefining the essential nature of who we are. More than a linear biography, the film presents a fuller perspective on this humanist, healer, friend and mentor through the skillful interweaving of rare home movies, valuable archival footage, and a wealth of interviews with such notables as Sir Laurens van der Post and Marie-Louise von Franz.

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This Sunday, July 24 at 9:00 – MATTER OF HEART: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF C.G. JUNG INTO THE  SOUL OF MAN- Part One of "Matter of Heart", a compelling portrait of Carl Gustav Jung, is a film that will be shown and discussed in two parts on these Sunday Forums. Jung's genius and humanity reached far beyond the realm of psychiatry into redefining the essential nature of who we are. More than a linear biography, the film presents a fuller perspective on this humanist, healer, friend and mentor through the skillful interweaving of rare home movies, valuable archival footage, and a wealth of interviews with such notables as Sir Laurens van der Post and Marie-Louise von Franz..

July 31 – MATTER OF HEART – Part Two.   

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This Sunday, July 17 at 9 - PLANNING FOR DEATH AND BURIAL WITH THE EARTH IN MIND – Michele Skeele. We often find it hard to have conversations about death, ours or a loved one's. But as we find ourselves in the midst of shifts of consciousness, we have an opportunity to be change-agents for our culture. Sustainability, a practice which has become crucial for our planet, is not usually considered when we die. But we can plan for burial with the Earth in mind. Many green choices are available if we know where to look, but families in the midst of grief often don't know where to begin.

Contemplating a "good death" can be an important aspect of living fully and we can empower ourselves to create end-of-life experiences that enrich our families and communities. Our options to create meaning as we leave our bodies are as varied and rich as we are. We can reclaim death-care as part of the circle of life for our families and communities. Michele Skeele is a Death Doula and a Guide on Call with the Center of Life Transitions in Asheville, NC. She is trained as a Therapeutic Music Practitioner to play Native American flutes at the bedside of the dying. Michele is also on the board of the WNC chapter of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a national advocacy organization. She is passionate about bringing death back into the circle of life. 

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This Sunday, July 10 at 9 – WRITERS' FORUM- Four times a year, we conduct the FCUCC Writers' Forum to honor the art of writing and encourage our church's many excellent writers. If you love to write, church member or not, and would like to read from your work (any genre), you are invited to register in advance with coordinator Rand Bishop (697-0090 or randsemail@yahoo.com.) All are invited to attend. Support our creativity!