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University Congregational United Church of Christ
4515 16th Ave. N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105-4201

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»Adult Christian Formation at 9 a.m. on Sunday

Formation of a Christian life is serious stuff that won't work if we take ourselves too seriously. Formation seeks to balance the intellectual content of faith with the deeper resources of our shared experience. It informs not only the mind but the heart and all the rest of us. It hopes to move us in this common effort to say, "Do you think we could?" as opposed to, "Do I have to?"

Classes and study groups during the 9 a.m. Christian education hour on Sunday mornings and during the week provide a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth. Forums are planned for outstanding speakers and community leaders to share their ideas on Sunday mornings. Child care is provided for infants and toddlers, and education for preschool and kindergarten-aged children is available during the 9 a.m. Christian education hour.

Class Descriptions - Winter 2009

Choices for Sustainable Living
Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28

Sundays at 9 a.m.
Led by Sacred Earth Matters members Mary Ellen Smith, Jeff Hancock, Carol Nelson, and others

Join us in a discussion class that explores the meaning of sustainability, connections between lifestyle choices and our impact on the Earth, and steps we could take to move towards ecologically sustainable lifestyles and communities.  We will use materials from the Northwest Earth Institute and Earth Ministry to deepen our understanding and increase our commitment to better care for God’s creation.  

Topics for the seven sessions:

  1. A Call to Sustainability

  2. Ecological Principles

  3. Buying

  4. Food

  5. Communities

  6. Business and Economy

  7. Visions of Sustainability

More information about the class will be available at a sign-up table in the Narthex beginning January 10, 2010 and will continue through January 31. There will be a $20 charge for the textbook for the class.

 

Discovery Bible Class

The Discovery Bible Class meets every Sunday at 9 a.m. in Room 330 (northwest corner of the top floor). The Discovery Bible Group brings varied points of view to a discussion of the Biblical readings of the week from the inter-church National Council of Churches Uniform Series. Touching each book of scripture over a six-year cycle, the class includes intensive examination of each of the Gospels.
Led by Bruce Danielson. Call Bruce at (206) 282-7498 for more information.

Inviting Silence

Using the peaceful setting of our small chapel at the south end of the building, this quiet and meditation time is held every Sunday  from 9 - 9:50 a.m. This is a time for meditation, brief discussion and quiet, and recorded music on topics related to meditational practice.
Led by Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz. Call Peter at (206) 523-2322 for more information.

More Opportunities for Fellowship and Faith 

The Jesus Study Group                                        

The Jesus Study Group meets on the second Sunday of the month at 7:02 p.m. in the church lounge. All are welcome whether you are a believer, seeker or doubter.  
Contact Bob Fitzgerald for information by phone at (206) 784-4634 or by email at bobhelen1@mindspring.com.

Discussion Group for Parents of Youth

Are you interested in meeting other parents of youth at the church? Would you like to share experiences of parenting youth? Roger and Kris Garratt host a parents of youth discussion group which meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. while youth attend their own program. For further information, or to be placed on an email list for meeting announcements and schedule, email the Garratts at garratt_rk@msn.com or call them at (206) 286-8937.


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