"The Journey from The Good Girl to an Out-of-the Box Believer,"

Hi folks,

For the next two Sundays, Feb 12, and 19 at 9:15 our own Karel Bodamer will share her testimony on "The Journey from The Good Girl to an Out-of-the Box Believer,"

as a reformed Preacher's Kid to the Healer/Helper she was destined to become in her on-going search for Wholeness. She will share her direct experiences of healing modalities and will concentrate on her 4-year program with the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (www.barbarabrennan.com). Other modalities will be discussed and questions/experiences are encouraged. Among the topics will be: What is healing and energy work? Who benefits from this work? What does a session look like?

See you Sunday.

"Being a Moderate in Contentious Times"

Hi folks,

This 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. Our thanks to our own Rich Cooke, Laurel Park Mayor Pro Tempore, who made the arrangements and will introduce the speaker.

See you Sunday.

Reset Alarm

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!