We thank all our June and July presenters for their enriching sessions on "Sacred Stewardship," and Dr. Walter Brueggemann. We also thank all of you who completed June's interest survey. Your input (below) is reflected in our program planning.
In August, back by popular demand to finish the extensive topic, our Dr. Jill Bierwirth will discuss UCC history on the first two Sundays in August, the 7th and 14th at 9:15. On August 21 Rabbi Batsheva Meiri from Temple Beth HaTephila in Asheville and August 28, the new face at Agudas Israel, Rabbi Phil Cohen will be our guests. Details of her and his presentations will be announced soon. There will be NO FORUM on September 4 of Labor Day weekend nor September 11, the weekend Dr. Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt University lectures.
Regarding our interest survey, we again thank the many responders who declared preferences and gave us a wealth of ideas on topics about which they or others they knew could speak. The valuable results on most popular topics are:
1. "Progressive Thinking" & "Social Issues” - both 80%
2. "Justice & Faith" (one vote behind)
3. "Responsibility to the Community"
4. "Christianity/Judaism/Islam"
5. "Peacemaking"
6. "Video Lessons"
7. "Biblical Lessons" & "Women in/and the Church"
8. "Church Growth" & "Book Reviews"
9. "Traditional Adult Sunday School"
We now have a notion of your preferences and will try to implement your ideas. As ever, all points of view are welcome.... no correct doctrine required. A FORUM is just that...an open exchange of views. Join us. Continue to be ready, willing and eager on Sundays at 9:15 for these spirited opportunities for growth and learning. ALL ARE WELCOME, so plan to attend and spread the word near and far about our great sessions.
Ministry to Members and Friends
