Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday, April 19 – CONVERSATION ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF DISCERNMENT –Gary Cyphers 

Join our on-going conversation on each of the ten spiritual practices that our fall Ashley Lecturer, Diana Butler Bass, finds in vibrant and growing congregations. The second practice is discernment – listening for truth. See the accompanying article with highlights from Bass' book and reflection questions, and join the Forum conversation facilitated by Gary Cyphers, the church's Moderator. Each conversation is stand-alone, so prior participation is not necessary.

Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday,April 12 at 9:15 - WHY WE ARE THE WAY WE ARE – Dr. Donald Emon 

The field of Evolutionary Psychology has provided significant insight into why we are the way we are. The basic idea is that we are born with a brain that has information on it that has helped previous generations to survive. It includes a strong attachment to others in OUR TRIBE and provides a basis for why we have racial bias, even though we do not usually act on this bias. This program has been presented a number of times to other audiences and it has resulted in new insights for many people. 

Presenter: Dr. Donald Emon has a Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Engineering and some associated Master's degrees. A frequent lecturer and discussion leader in Western North Carolina, he is the president of the WNC Chapter of Compassion and Choices.

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This Sunday, APRIL 5 at 9:15,  EASTER 2015  -  

"Let's talk about FREE WILL and its close cousins, Self Control, Self Awareness, 'Unlimited Potential' and EASTER … a conversation with a good listener, Larry Anderson"        Larry is a frequent presenter at these forums, a former minister and a guitar-playing retired psychologist.

 

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, March 29 at 9:15: Messages to the Heart - Asheville authors Elise and Phil Okrend will offer a discussion based on their coffee table book, "Messages to the Heart, Reflections of Beauty and Truth."  

The couple found that they could extend the harmony in their marriage to bring healing and inspiration to other by combining their separate gifts.  Phil, a life coach, is skilled in working with individuals and groups, using words to bring hope and foster vision.  Elise is a painter who captures the wonder of creation through her pastels.  The two have combined those talents in their coauthored book, ""Messages to the Heart", pairing art and words.  The result is a message that speaks directly to your soul  One example from the book: Phil writes: "Character.  Don't be ashamed of heartache, pain, setback or struggle.  They have the means to shape you to forge courage, truth and to better serve others with the wisdom you gain from going through it.  Each trial you face and overcome is a step of empowerment for yourself and others."  The passage is paired with Elise's pastel landscape, Awakening. As the Okrends share passages and art from their book, we invite you to share your reflections and join in the discussion.  

FCUCC Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday,March 22: Conversation on Spiritual Practice : # 1. Hospitality-  First of a series, this week will kick off our year-long monthly conversation of each of ten spiritual practices that our fall Ashley Lecturer Diana Butler Bass identified as existing in vibrant congregations.  The first practice is hospitality-welcoming strangers.  See the accompanying Chronicle article with highlights and reflection questions.  Gary Cyphers, our moderator, will facilitate the conversation.

FCUCC Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday,March 15- Earthing (Grounding) Part Two- We will conclude the documentary film and discussion and present other aspects of the Earthing concepts. (See description for March 8 Forum, Part One.) Presenter: Fran Westen

FCUCC Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday March 8 – Earthing (Grounding)- Part One- Earthing, or grounding as it is often called, refers to being barefoot outside or in bare skin contact with Earthing products indoors while you sleep, relax or work.  Very recent scientific research has rediscovered that contact with Mother Earth, very common among our ancestors, bestows many profound benefits to our health and well-being and acts as a powerful antidote to our stress-inducing lifestyles. We will introduce the concept of EARTHING and show and discuss the first half of a new documentary film on these recent developments called "Grounded". Part Two will be viewed next Sunday, March 16.Presenter:  Fran Westin, a frequent visitor to Forum,  brought us the information about Earthing and will demonstrate and discuss some of the products available for those of us who are not likely to walk barefoot or sleep outside.  She is a substitute teacher for the Henderson County Schools.  She is an Emotion Code practitioner. 

REMEMBER TO SPRING AHEAD!