FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, April 17 at 9:00- From Bondage to Freedom – Part One – JUDITH AND JAMES NOURSE. Judith writes: "We are prisoners of our habits and beliefs and have no idea that we are imprisoned in their limitations." This Forum will introduce various concepts and practices -  including Shamanism, Buddhism, Kabbala, Hawaiian Ho'oponopono, and the teachings of Jesus - that have led the Nourses on their journey from bondage to our common birthright: oneness with our Creator.  

(This is part of a 3 lecture series; part 2 and 3 will be held on Saturdays, April 23 and 30 at 11:00 am here in Fellowship Hall.  All are invited.) 

April 22 at 7:00pm - The community Passover Seder which Jim and Judith will lead here is a continuation of this theme of freeing ourselves from bondage to limiting beliefs. Come at 6:45 and bring a cushion          

            Jim, a clinical psychologist and licensed acupuncturist, is also the  author of two books, Simple Spirituality: Finding Your Own Way and Opening the Aloha Mind: Healing the World with Ho'oponopono.Judith is an RN and a practitioner of Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch and Feng Shui. 

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, April 10: Writers Forum at 9 - Four times a year, we conduct the FCUCC Writers' Forum to salute the art of writing and encourage our church's many 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.

FCUCC Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday, April 3 at 9: Tales of an American in the Middle East – MICHAEL McMILLAN, the brother of our own Maralee McMillan, is Director of the American Language Center in Rabat, Morocco. The school has over 16,000 students per year, mostly Moslem, studying to become proficient English speakers. The school also offers a range of educational and cultural activities and events. Michael will speak of his efforts to help his students understand American culture favorably. He will also give us his perspective as an ex-pat (He has also lived in India, Thailand and Turkey) on life in an increasingly fractured Middle East.

FCUCC NO FORUM Reminder

Happy Easter. See you at 10:30.

FCUCC Forum Reminder - Palm Sunday

This Sunday, March 20 at 9:00 - Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person – Susan Lefler-Medicine and Ministry last year had its 44^th annual conference at nearby Kanuga Conference Center.  In this presentation, Susan Lefler, a long-time member of "M&M",  will discuss its European origins and especially its history here in Western North Carolina.   The focus of Medicine and Ministry is the health of the whole person: body, mind and spirit.  Members include health professionals, ministers, chaplains, counselors, interested laypeople and their spouses.

Susan will speak especially of modern pressures on health professionals brought on by business models and the growing dependence on technology.She has degrees in English and Library Science and recently earned her Masters Degree in Fine Arts from Queens University in Charlotte.  Prior to producing her first book of poetry in 2011 (Rending the Bones) she worked as a journalist for 8 years as a contributing editor of Mountain Living.

Remember, no Forum next Sunday, Easter.

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday at 9:00, March 13 (Spring Forward)-The Power of Soul- Lynne Odekirk-"The Soul has the power to heal and rejuvenate any aspect of life including health, finances, relationships and more.  Come join me to find out how Soul healing works.  Experience the benefits of the power of the Soul for yourself."

Lynne writes of herself, "All of my adult life, I have been interested in the expansion of consciousness.  I am a certified Advanced Rolfer, a Reiki Master, and a certified Healing Hands Soul Healer.  I am trained in Polarity and Cranial Sacral therapy.  I am honored to have the opportunity to share the teachings of Dr. and Master Sha with you.  I have found the simplest teachings to be the most profound and they will greatly enhance and accelerate anyone's soul journey."

FCUCC Forum Reminder

From Now on Starting Time is 9:00

This Sunday, March 6 – Conversation on the Spiritual Practice of BEAUTY.

Come and join our Moderator, Gary Cyphers, for the last of our ten-session conversations of each of the spiritual practices that our 2014 fall Ashley Lecturer, Diana Butler Bass, finds in vibrant and growing congregations.  This spiritual practice is BEAUTY. Join our lively forum presentation of this tenth spiritual practice.  Prior participation is not a prerequisite.