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                     

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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.

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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. 

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 This Sunday, August 2 at 9:15 – FAITH, FACTS and BELIEFS.....3 big ideas heard in churches, hospital rooms and coffee shops.   What can they mean?   And which one do you find yourself thinking and talking about?   A discussion with retired minister and psychologist, Larry Anderson.

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This Sunday, July 26 at 9:15  will be the first session of our WRITERS' ROUNDTABLE.

There are many talented writers among our congregation. Today we inaugurate a new Forum tradition featuring some of them. Individual writers will present a sample of their work, whether prose or poetry. The Roundtable will be chaired by writer Rand Bishop who has "rounded up" some of the many writers to begin the series. Discussion will also be held to decide some of the parameters of future Roundtables. 

If you can't attend this Forum, but might like to participate in future Roundtables, see Rand or email him at randsemail@yahoo.com

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, July 19 at 9:15 – CONVERSATION ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF TESTIMONY 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 fifth practice is Testimony. See the Chronicle article with highlights from Bass' book and reflection questions, and join the lively Forum conversation. Each Conversation stands alone; prior participation is not a pre-requisite. Led by Gary Cyphers, Church Moderator.