Dr. Kip Elolia, Water for Kenya Success!!

This coming Sunday, August 19th,  we'll once again host Dr. Kip Elolia from the faculty at Emanuel Christian Academy. He'll speak on the success of the water project for his home village in Kenya. Local folks funded this project, and once given the funds, Dr. Elolia made it happen.
Kip's bio states that he was "born and reared in Kenya, became a Christian during his teenage years. He received his Diploma from Scott Theological College in Kenya, the B.Th. from Ontario Bible College, the M.A. from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, and the Ph.D. from Trinity College, University of Toronto. His doctoral dissertation was entitled “Christianity and African Religions and Culture in Kenya: An Encounter Between the Africa Inland Mission and Marakwet Belief Systems and Culture.”
Please join us. We'll be happy to see you.
Loving childcare is provided

Grief and Loss II

Carol McElwee will direct a second session on grief and loss this coming Sunday. Carol is trained in thanatology and grief counseling and her expertise is thorough. Her first session was excellent. Please join us.
As ever, loving childcare is provided.

Income inequality....WWJD?

This coming Sunday we're going to view Richard Wilkinson's TED Talk, "How income inequality harms societies." We watched this a few months ago, but it is worth another viewing.. The data Wilkinson presents is based on his book, "The Spirit Level" which shows the correlations between income disparity within countries and the magnitude of those countries' social ills. It's an amzing set of data. Guess which of world's developed nations is at the top of income inequality, and tops in proportion of its population in prison, and a leader in the rate mental illness among its citizens. Here's a hint: you live there.
The subject of income inequality, together with last week's look at why liberals and conservatives value the things they do, will serve to set up the following week's topic on what Jesus taught about social and economic justice. Hmmm...sounds ambitious, but I bet we can manage it.
Please join us. We'll be delighted to see you.
Loving childcare is joyfully provided.

Politics and the Sacred

Last week we watched half of Bill Moyers' interview with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. The topic is on differences in worldview between the political right and left. The video clip led to some stimulating discussion. This Sunday we'll watch the remainder, where the focus is on the notion that our passion for politics is a direct reflection of what we hold as sacred truths. Please join us.
Loving childcare is provided.

No Plans, but something will turn up

I don't have anything planned for Sunday. But we'll visit with each other and find something interesting to talk about. We always do. Please join us for some easy friendship, and good conversation.
As ever, excellent childcare is provided.

Loss, grief and mourning

This coming Sunday we will have an open discussion on personal loss, grieving and mourning. Carol Ann McElwee will give us some guidance and structure through the benefit of her compassionate experience and knowledge.
Please join us. We sincerely appreciate your participation and support.
As ever, loving childcare is provided.

A More Light Sunday Panel Discussion

In recognition of "more light Sunday"on July 8, the Adult Forum will have a four-person panel of FPC-e members and friends sharing their personal experience of LGBT issues in relation to their faith . There will be opportunity for questions from the floor. Please plan to attend  and bring friends from the community...lots of them! 


Refreshments will be served after the "more light Sunday "worship service. 

Please join us. We'll be delighted to see you. As always, loving childcare is provided.