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The Book of Revelation has left many of us with our heads spinning or with nightmares of what is to come.  But it’s actually a book of great hope and profound honesty as it reflects on God’s presence in times of turmoil and how God is leading everything to a conclusion that will be free of illness, injustice and pain.  We are invited to long for the day when we will see Jesus face to face and enjoy his eternal reign.

Eric Bergland is a Presbyterian pastor who currently serves as a family coordinator with Donor Alliance and a chaplain with Penrose and St. Francis hospitals. Eric is also a Parish Associate at MCPC, where he provides pastoral care, preaching, and teaching as needed.

 The Trinity Forum interviews thoughtful Christian guides for our faith.  Scott Ross will present excerpts from these interviews and then lead us in discussing the insights that were shared.  Feel free to attend one or all three sessions.

Oct. 12: Why Believe? Christian faith is often seen as a move away from reason and an embrace of the irrational and unreasonable. But what if believing is the most reasonable, rational thing a human being can do?
Nov. 9: Can Blaise Pascal Guide Us Today? "Pascal's Wager," his famous argument for Christian faith, is just one of Pascal’s ideas to help us grapple with the tension between faith and reason today.
Dec. 14: A World Transformed. In the context of the pagan classical world, the Christian faith was a shocking inversion of the values and structures of the time, and its explosive growth unimaginable. How can we embrace the true radical nature of our faith and share it with the world today?

Scott Ross is an elder on Session, a thoughtful follower of Christ, and a gifted teacher and facilitator.

 Spiritual direction is defined as "help given by one Christian to another which enables that person to pay attention to God's personal communication, to respond to this personally communicating God, and to grow in intimacy with this God."* A spiritual director is a prayer partner and an active listener who will help you recognize God’s dynamic presence in your life. People may seek spiritual direction, a monthly one-on-one conversation, for specific needs like facing an important decision, wanting to learn new ways to pray, help with Scripture coming alive, or establishing new daily rhythms with God.  The goal of spiritual direction is to become more open and responsive to God’s initiative.

Cynthia Anderson has an MA in Theology and is currently in training as an Ignatian Spiritual Director. While in training, Cynthia can offer spiritual direction to individuals in our church, once per month for an hour at a time, at no charge. All conversations are confidential. If you are interested in learning more, see the flyers in the Great Room and/or contact Cynthia.

 The Women's GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Bible study will began again on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  We meet from 9:30-11:15 AM on Thursdays in the Adult Education Room.  

Come along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. This study will be a video study with an individual study book, as well. Cost is $30 for the book. (Sorry for the increase - we all know costs are going up! Scholarships are available.) This study is open to all women, so we hope you will join us!

 

 For more information contact the church office during normal business hours.