Small Groups Small Groups for the Fall Season are starting up in Mid-September. It will be a season of exploring different topics, interests, and spaces. Email Pastor Jeanelle if you are interested. Our Small Groups are a dynamic part of our ministry, adapting to the ever-changing needs and interests of our communities. Henri Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved" - Mondays, Sept. 27 - Nov. 22, 7PM-8PM on Zoom We will have a 9-week small group with the widely popular Henri Nouwen's "Life of the Beloved". Nouwen was a renowned contemplative, leaning into the intersections of psychology, social justice, community, spirituality, and the unknown. Copies can be found in local libraries and bookstores, Bookshop, and Thiftbooks. The book won't be needed for the first meeting on Sept. 27th. To sign up, email Jorim. Virtual Creative Making Space - Every other Thursday starting Sept. 30, 7PM-8PM on Zoom Think of this space as a choose-your-own-adventure kind of small group. This is for anyone who wants to pursue their own creative endeavors in a group setting. Open to all sorts of creating - be it poetry or music or crochet or cupcaking, etc. Every other Thursday, beginning Sept. 30 (9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11). To sign up, email Kim. Decolonizing & Deconstructing Theology - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7PM-8:30PM on Zoom This space is for those who are interested in deconstructing and decolonizing faith and theologies that have been used to cause or justify harm or oppression, or to uphold the status quo. If you are in search of a space to reclaim faith and theology in a way that liberates, empowers, and heals, this communal space is for you. This Small Group will run every 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings from Sept. 22nd to Nov. 24th. To sign up, email Pastor Jeanelle. Happy Hour - Last Fridays of the Month at 7PM on Zoom Last Fridays of the month at 7PM on Zoom An hour of fellowship starting Sept. 24 to Nov. 26. We also have space for those interested in hosting a game night or activity. To sign up, email Pastor Jeanelle. UPDATE: Meets via Zoom. We're on break for the Summer and will reconvene on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at 10AM-12PM PT. Meets every 3rd Friday of the month from 10AM to 12 Noon. Join us for informal conversation & study on matters of faith, spirituality, and the state of our world. Come share your insights and experiences; try your assumptions, questions, and thoughts on God and theology in an affirming intergenerational community. This space centers the sharing of older adults, but everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring your breakfast or brunch! BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) LGBTQ+ people and allies are invited to a time of scripture exploration, spiritual sharing and fellowship at Pine UMC. We'll have a few healthy snacks. Usually following the gathering folks who want will share a meal at a nearby restaurant. Contact Pastor Jeanelle for more information. |