GROWING IN SPIRIT – 2011-2012

"Growing in Spirit" is our worship and learning program year focus for 2011-12. This year we will reflect, consider and act upon religious themes that connect us in community and help us live lives of joy, hope, and service. Each month a particular theme related to our overall focus guides us as we worship, learn and grow together as religious people.

The church’s offerings each month are by no means limited to the themes. However, these topics provide an axis around which many elements of congregational life gain more meaning and depth. They provide us with a set of common stories and ideas that become elements of an ongoing community conversation.

In faith,
Abhi Janamanchi


All Themes


September:  Vision

October:  Forgiveness

November:  Covenant

December:  Peace

January:  Evil

February:  Love

March:  Joy

April:  Grace

May:  Vocation

The religious and spiritual theme for February:
Love

Books:
Rob Bell, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived
C. S. Lewis, The Four Loves
Toni Morrison, Love
Jacob Needleman, The Wisdom of Love
Paul Tillich, Love, Power, and Justice

Movies:
Shrek, starring Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy
Life Is Beautiful, starring Roberto Benigni
I Love You, Phillip Morris,
starring Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor

Dates Rev. Janamanchi to preach on this theme: February 12 and 19

Sunday at a Glance