Adult Faith Formation
From our first breath to our last, each of us are forever growing, maturing, developing, and changing in so many ways. The path of human development unfolds with each and every new day. Spiritual development is also a life long process, as each of us slowly matures a vibrant spiritual life of faith that shapes all we are and all we do. Throughout the year, we offer many opportunities for you to grow, mature, develop and change. Here is a snapshot of ongoing opportunities that will enrich your life of faith.
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Sunday Mornings
Each year we host a number of forums that help us engage in both a critical and imaginative way with our faith tradition and the unfolding ways in which we all find a spiritual voice in the world. Our program for 2012 - 2013 follows.
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Sunday September 16
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Faith in the Commons |
Sunday December 4
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Jungian Birth Narrative of Jesus
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Sunday January 6
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Living Into Dying
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Sunday March 10
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Science and Religion
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Sunday April 7
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Partners in Mission and Outreach
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"Faith & Film” nights are an opportunity to gather as a community to discuss different elements of faith and spirituality within the context of current films.
All who are interested are invited to watch the movie before the meeting and come prepared to discuss the images and metaphors used to explore life's deepest sentiments. All are invited to bring a favorite dessert to share. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Holly 925-283-3722.
Throughout the year, we head off for a field trip designed to invigorate the soul. These one day trips connect us to lectures by leading theologians and biblical scholars such as John Dominic Crossan, Bishop Spong, and presenting professors affiliated with the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. We also explore meditation retreats, journal retreats, social justice forums and more. Each field trip is posted in our newsletter and bulletins. For event information contact Pastor Dan 925-283-3722.
Women's Groups
Joy is a lectionary-based weekly gathering of women of all ages for prayer, singing, pastor-led lecture, and small group discussion. We meet on Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am in the Chapel. Contact the church office for meeting days 925-283-3722.
Each year, women join together for a weekend away. This has proved to be both enriching and deeply grounding weekend for all who have attended. This year the retreat will take place March 1 - 3, 2013. Contact Pastor Holly for more details. holly@oslc.net
Retreats
There are times in your life you are overwhelmed, unsure, or that things are going too fast. A retreat can bring you back to center, clearing your mind, so God's spirit can speak, and renew and refresh. A retreat is also a means of meeting other people like you. Our all-congregation retreat has great surroundings, an awesome speaker, time for old and new friends, excellent food and accommodations, space for rest and recreation, and programming for all ages. Get ready for our next Retreat in 2013.
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