Grow

 We hear frequent references to the U.S. Constitution these days.  But how long has it been since we have taken a deep look at this guiding document?  This overview will familiarize you with the key issues which challenge policy makers and which have a constitutional component, especially those which might involve the Supreme Court. We’ll examine the history of the constitution and the key articles defining the structure of the federal government.  We’ll discuss the first Amendment which addresses religious freedom, the balance of the Bill of Rights, and a few of the remaining amendments most relevant to issues of the day.

Retired attorney Bill Clohan is a former presidential appointee under the Regan administration, congressional committee staff counsel, and legislative assistant to two members of Congress.  He has 20 years of experience living the values of our constitution in the halls of government.

 As followers of Jesus, we have a foot in two kingdoms. We are citizens of both the Kingdom of God and the earthly realm in which we live. The Book of Daniel is filled with insights about how to dwell in these two worlds, recognize God at work in all things, and remain faithful in times that welcome our faith as well as those that challenge what we believe. Let’s look deeper at what it means to be a faithful citizen in two kingdoms.
Gretchen Murphy-Bowman is a longtime member of MCPC, an elder, a psychotherapist who assists families in healing from trauma, and an educator who has taught the Five Love Languages and the Five Languages of Apology in multiple settings.

You may not realize this, but the Presbyterian Church has a Constitution, as well.  Our constitution was formed in 1788.  And many of the principles that helped to shape the founding of our federal government are informed by historic principles that guide our Church.  This one-hour session will examine the core values that guide how we live out our faith in a pluralistic world.

 Join us as we continue our journey through the story of God's work in the world and through people like us! On Sunday mornings from 11:15-12:15, we will meet to study Exodus. Reading in advance is encouraged but not required.  Read Exodus 1-4 for June 1.

Eric Bergland is a Presbyterian pastor whose primary ministry is serving as a Chaplain in the Common Spirit St Frances Hospital network.  Eric is also a Parish Associate at MCPC providing pastoral care when our pastor is away and sharing his gifts in teaching and preaching with us.

 Is there anything more challenging than to say, “I’m sorry”?  There is something inside of us that resists those words.  And even when we are ready to repair a fissure in a relationship, our words of apology don’t always meet the needs of the other person.  Sometimes we need help understanding how we can apologize in meaningful and restorative ways.  Based upon the previous work of The Five Love Languages, author Dr Gary Chapman has created a study on the Five Apology Languages.  During this season of Lent, as God demonstrates his costly forgiveness towards us, let’s learn how to speak meaningful words of reconciliation to those we care about.  

Gretchen Murphy-Bowman is a longtime member of MCPC, an elder, a psychotherapist who assists families in healing from trauma, and an educator who has taught the Five Love Languages and the Five Languages of Apology in multiple settings.

 The Women's GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Bible study will begin again on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  We meet from 9:30-11:15 AM on Thursdays in the Adult Education Room.  This term we will be doing Kristi McLelland's study, Luke in the Land.  This study consists of video teaching and a workbook.  All women are invited to join us in this time of learning.

 

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