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Hi folks,

There's NO Forum this Sunday, January 29 due to our Annual Meeting which we hope you'll attend.

Next Sunday February 5th at 9:15 a.m. Rep. Chuck McGrady will speak on "Being a Moderate in Contentious Times." He'll discuss legislative accomplishments and then speak of how a centrist survives in the current political climate.

See you Sunday.

FCC Adult Discussion Forum: "The Implications of the Marriage Amendment" ,'"

Hi Forum folks,

This Sunday,January 22 at 9:15 a.m. Clay will make a brief presentation on "Implications of the Marriage Amendment: Legal, Psychological, and Social." He will then act as facilitator for an open, general group discussion on the amendment, which will be on the Primary Ballot on May 8.

There is NO Forum next Sunday, January 29 due to the Annual Meeting.

" "The 1960s: 'The Times They Are a-Changin,'"

Hi Forum folks,

This Sunday, January 15 at 9:15 a.m. our Dr. Clay Eddleman will make a presentation entitled "The 1960s: 'The Times They Are a-Changin,'" based on a recent presentation he made at Hendersonville High School during a Social Studies Seminar for the student body. Included in the presentation will be the African-American Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, the Counterculture of the 1960s, and the emergence of the Modern Gay Rights Movement.

Bring your questions, comments and memories. If you remember the 60's you weren't there!

" My Journey from Judaism to the Episcopal Priesthood."

Hi Forum folks,

We begin the new year this Sunday, January 8 at 9:15 a.m. with the Rev.Dr. Jeff Batkin, a classmate of our own Dr.Clay Eddleman speaking on " My Journey from Judaism to the Episcopal Priesthood."

Rev. Batkin completed his undergraduate studies at Emory College of Emory University and his seminary training at the School of Theology, University of the South, in Sewanee. He later obtained his Doctorate of Ministry at Lutheran Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina. He served Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina and the Diocese of Florida, retiring from Trinity in St. Augustine, Florida, in 2004. Since retiring he has served the Diocese of Western North Carolina as Canon for Small Churches.

Start the Forum year off right by coming with your usual lively comments and questions.

NO Forums & Las Posadas

There are NO forums until January 8 at 9:15 when the Rev. Jeff Batkin presents "A Journey from Judaism to Episcopal Priesthood."

Try not to miss Las Posadas tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. in the Felix Building.

Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy 2012!

Merry Christmas

Dear Friends and Family,

It has been a very memorable and event filled year with the marriage of our daughter, joining the First Congregational Church and meeting so many wonderful people in Hendersonville. Our Thanks to all the shop and restaurant owners, teachers and others who dedicate themselves and work so hard to make Hendersonville such a special place and to everyone who has made us feel so warm and welcome here. We invite all our friends in South Carolina, New Jersey and beyond to visit. We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and look forward to sharing in a very Happy New Year!

 

With Our Love and Best Wishes

 

Pete and Tess

http://1thousandreasons2lovehendersonvillenc.com/PeaceOnEarth.html

 

 

Prayer

This Sunday, December 18 at 9:15, Rev. Barbara Rathbun will present a session on "Prayer." She’ll talk about the traditional kinds of prayer: praise, petition, intercession, lament, etc. And about prayer practices—when and how we pray—and how we might add prayer to our lives. And whatever else comes up in the conversation. As ever, come with comments, questions and be ready for a lively discussion.

Remember there are NO forums for the next two Sundays. We resume on January 8, 2012.
Pat