FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, October 25 – WRITERS' FORUM -This will be the second quarterly FCUCC Writers' Forum. Writers of poetry and fiction who would like to read from their work are invited to register in advance with either Rand Bishop (697-0090; randsemail@yahoo.com) or Ed O'Keefe (890-4889; edrookeefe@att.net).

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, October 18 at 9:15 – PILGRIMAGE TO IONA ISLAND -Recently Ashley lecturer John Philip Newell whetted our appetites for the Scottish island of Iona where St. Columba founded a monastery in the Sixth Century and which has been a pilgrimage destination for well over a thousand years. 

Pilgrimage is a form of spiritual journey. As we travel through physical time and space to places of spiritual power and inspiration, we are also on a quest to the Sacred within. Iona, a place of incomparable natural beauty, has inspired artists and theologians by its remarkable sense that God is near. Through slides and music, Linda McFadden and Philip Wiehe will describe a pilgrimage to Iona and answer questions about this special place. 

Recently received into our congregation, Rev. Linda McFadden is a retired UCC minister; Rev. Philip Wiehe, a retired Episcopal priest.

FCUCC Forum

This Sunday, October 11 – CONVERSATION ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF JUSTICE  - Gary Cypers, Church Moderator  

Join our ongoing conversation on each of the ten spiritual practices that our fall 2014 Ashley lecturer, Diana Butler Bass, finds in vibrant and growing congregations. The seventh practice is Justice. 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

October 4 – FOLLOW-UP TO BISHOP SPONG'S PRESENTATIONS-Let's hear from each other what we took from last week's John Shelby Spong lectures. Larry Anderson, retired minister/psychologist will lead the discussion. 

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.