Parish and Community Life Center and chapel

Inquirers' Class           Dining Room C Sept. 12-Dec. 5

   Designed for anyone wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church and our parish, this class will conclude with the Rite of Confirmation, for those who desire to participate, on December 5.  The complete schedule will be available at the first class.

Transitions      Dining Rooms A & B    Sept. 12 & 19

   This is the time many families are making changes from small children to school children, from those at home to those going away.  Ann Chapman Jeter and Molly Duesterhaus will be our guests to provide pointers for both parents and children to make these changes go just a bit more smoothly.

Preachers' Bible Study            Olney Chapel   Sept. 19/continuing

   This is a lectionary-based discussion of the readings for the week, led by whoever preaches that Sunday.  No

preparation is necessary.

Mission: Ecuador         Dining Rooms A & B    September 26

   Cameron Graham Vivanco will be our guest to bring us up to date on our mission field in Ecuador.  This will be especially welcome as our mission team leaves in October to help spread the Light of Christ to that part of God's kingdom.

Things of God and Caesar       Dining Rooms A & B    Oct. 3-31

     This five-week course will allow us to do something we may not be permitted to do at home: discuss religion and politics.  Dr. A. K. Anderson will be here to discuss the history of church-state issues and how to explain the fact that good, committed Christians have such varied opinions on the matter.

Newcomers' Class       Pendleton Hall October 10

     For those who are new to our parish, this is a chance to meet one of our clergy and learn your way around.  This group meets the second Sunday of each month.  Further fall dates are Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.

All Saints' Celebration Dining Rooms A-C      November 7

Advent Conversations            All over the PCLC        November 14 & 21

   In family groups and parish family groups, we will think about the coming season of Advent.  How can we keep Advent in our homes and hearts?  How can we live in the world and not succumb to its pressures?  Various facilitators will help us all wrestle with some big decisions-but everyone has to be in on the conversation!

Advent I Celebration  Gym     November 28

Bishop's forum            Dining Rooms A-C      December 5

Christmas Carol                    Dining Rooms A & B                 December 12 & 19

   Led by Andy Crosland, this look at Dickens's tale will consider its religious and social meaning and its cultural impact as both story and film.  Surprisingly, A Christmas Carol has a lot to say about the Easter themes of resurrection, renewal and hope. It contrasts the isolating effects of pride and greed with the redemptive power of love.