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Kerygma:
Bible Study
Current
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Spiritual Health Club
Tai
Chi
The Way
A Big Enough Box
Women’s Bible Study
Couples and Singles Bible Study
Union Forum
Understanding Systemic Relations at Work and Home Workshops |
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part of the ongoing mission of the church is to provide opportunity for
adults to explore their relationship with God, deepen their walk in faith,
and develop their ability to act as their own theologian. We are dedicated
to this journey, and seek to continue providing thought-provoking events.
Check back every now and then to see what's being
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The Way: An Introduction to the Christian Faith
Wednesdays, Two 6-Week Sessions
October 10 - November 14, 2007 & April 2 - May 7, 2008
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Grace Room)
This class is designed for adults who are new to the church or seek an introduction
to four disciplines of faith: worship, prayer, scripture reading and
ministry in the world. Participants may attend all sessions or just drop in for
one session. The classes will be taught by our ministers. It will be held from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights, in six-week fall and spring sessions.
The Faith We Share - Fall 2007 Section
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10-10 |
What we teach, worship themes and colors: The liturgical year and the lectionary
- Verlee A. Copeland |
10-17 |
How do we design worship? What do the different elements mean?
Where did it all begin?
– Verlee A. Copeland |
10-24 |
Who wrote the Bible? How do we read and understand it in our time?
– Thom Parrott-Sheffer |
10-31 |
What is the Trinity? How do we understand Christ’s life, death and
resurrection?
– Thom Parrott-Sheffer |
11-7 |
The Sacraments: What is communion? - How we practice our table
fellowship.
– Verlee A. Copeland |
11-14 |
The Sacraments: What is baptism? - How we initiate into the life of
faith.
– Verlee A. Copeland |
How We Live Our Faith: From Heart to World - Spring 2008 Section
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4-2 |
How did Jesus pray? - The Lord’s Prayer
– Verlee A. Copeland |
4-9 |
What ways can we pray?
– Verlee A. Copeland |
4-16 |
What is the church and what is its purpose? How do we relate to
other world religions?
– Thom Parrott-Sheffer |
4-23 |
What are the theological foundations for peace? Why does God care
about justice?
– Julie Ruth Harley |
4-30 |
How do we respond to scientifi c issues such as evolution?
– Thom Parrott-Sheffer |
5-7 |
How can I do ministry if I’m not a minister?
– Thom Parrott Sheffer |
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“A Big Enough Box: On Ecology, Emergence and Theologies of God”
A Chicago Theological Seminary class offered at The Union Church of Hinsdale for members of the church and community, through the Center for Christian Leadership.
7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 10-Nov. 14, 2007 in the Grace Room.
Course description:
This course will explore the theological lessons to be learned from nature---especially the idea that complex systems create new capacities that arise from the interaction of the parts. This implies a vast latent capacity among living things to grow, and change, and to do more than we have done. It also provides an avenue for God’s activity that modern, scientifically-oriented people can believe in. Together we will explore the classical theologies of God and ideas of nature, how we understand nature differently today, and the implications that this new scientific knowledge has for the way we think about God, and the way we practice as believers.
Professor:
Rev. Clare Butterfield is the Director of Faith in Place, an interfaith environmental ministry in Chicago that gives religious people tools to become better stewards of Creation. Rev. Butterfield holds a Master of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Illinois College of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Illinois. She is an ordained Unitarian Universalist community minister, enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program at Chicago Theological Seminary.
Cost: $300 for the six-week course
Two CEU credits are available upon completion.
Tuition is payable to Union Church by Oct. 1st, 2007.
To register, please contact Rev. Julie Ruth Harley (630) 323.4303 ext. 14. |
Kerygma:
Bible Study
Thursdays, September – May
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Grace Room)
Kerygma is
the Greek word for proclamation, as in proclaiming the Gospel. The name
for this group of dedicated Bible students comes from the name of the
curricula they have used, the Kerygma Bible Series.
Kerygma is open to all, and new participants would be very welcome. |
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Current
Events
Sundays • 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. (Newby Room)
A long-time
favorite of Union Church, this class gathers around current issues, trends,
and topics and seeks to deepen our understanding of those issues and explore
our faithful response to them.
Andy Johnson leads this discussion class, which faithfully wrestles with the
contemporary issues that confront us each and every day. |
Tai
Chi
Mondays • 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Dining Room)
Young and
old, male and female, weak and strong, find in T'ai-chi a wonderful source
of relaxation and well-being. In fact, the purpose of T'ai-chi to be nothing
less than rejuvenation and the prolongation of life. Its name, derived
from a concept of Chinese philosophy meaning "supreme ultimate,"
expresses the belief that T'ai-chi represents the highest development
of an essential physical and psychological principle.
Contact Marietta
Long for further information. |
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Spiritual Health Club
Meets as scheduled through-out the year
Just as the physical body requires streching and exercise, so does our spiritual selves. This group gathers to explore, strengthen and strech our spiritual side. Through experiential exercises, discussion, presentations, and quiet reflection we learn to sense, interact and call upon God's presence in our lives. This class employs the tried and true methods of the Church's rich tradition; Ignatian Exercises, Teresa's poetry and visions, Eckharts mind-heart connections, Merton's contemplative self, as well as many new and exciting tools.
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class is convened for special events (either an evening, a single day or a weekend) and facilitated by Rev. Dr. Thom Parrott-Sheffer; the Minister for Christian Formation and Mission and a member of Spiritual Directors International. |
Understanding Systemic Relations at Work and Home Workshops:
Experiencing Systemic Dynamics Constellation Coaching to clarify our purpose in life
Dr. Marta Carlson: Facilitator/Coach
- Lack of Sense of Purpose?
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- Persistent Illnesses or Accidents?
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- Frustrating Work Relationships?
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- Suffering Relationships at Home?
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Union Church of Hinsdale Will be Offering FREE monthly workshops for anyone in the Community
Location: Union Church of Hinsdale 137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521, (630) 323-4303
DATE: Thursday, October 11, 2007 TIME: 7-9 pm
To Register or for more information call Marta Carlson at: (630) 975-0550
Purpose of Workshops:
These workshops are designed to help individuals achieve clarity and understanding of the unspoken inter-connectedness between people and situations in our personal and work relationships. This clarity helps us achieve peaceful resolution and fulfill our true purpose.
*Participants may attend one workshop or as many as they feel they would like.
What is Systemic Dynamics and
Constellation Coaching? |
How it works: |
Systemic Dynamics Coaching is a form of learning, …a learning that by-passes our conscious, institutionalized brain. It is not a form of therapy. Instead it encourages us to rely on our other faculties, our intuition or unconscious mind, and our faith, for information and guidance.
This workshop is based on the work of Bert Hellinger, a Psychotherapist and former priest, whose philosophy is that there is a vast inter-connectedness of people in organizations and their families. This connection works in such a way that may not always be visible. It acts like a silent and sometimes not so silent network which may prevent a person from achieving his/her purpose. http://www.hellinger.com/international/english/about_bert_hellinger.shtml
Often hidden dynamics and loyalties form a climate, or culture, in which we are born, grow, work and live. Such hidden dynamics and loyalties can sometimes prevent us from feeling joy and peace and fulfilling our higher purpose. It‘s just the way things are. |
Systemic Coaching depicts the relationships between people, concepts, family or work structures, policies and practices in a very simple way. People are chosen to represent the key people, concepts, or factors that are related to a clearly defined issue. The representatives are placed in the center of the room. Hidden dynamics and loyalties are brought to the surface for all to see. Then, under the guidance of the coach/ facilitator, new, healthy images of the issue start to take shape. The new image provides a blueprint for future movement and growth in a healthy and enhancing way. The effects of this process can be profound and life altering for everyone in your relationships. Even those who did not participate in the Systemic Coaching process will feel the effects in the new climate.
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*All participants are required to sign statements insuring confidentiality.
Marta Carlson, Ph.D. Dr. Carlson is an Organizational Psychologist and Certified Hellinger Family Constellations facilitator. She has over 20 years experience consulting with major organizations, Career and Life coaching, family and individual counseling, teaching at universities, publishing, and research. She is the proud mother of two talented and beautiful, adult children and member of Union Church of Hinsdale. |
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