Events for week of August 2, 2020

Paul is one of Christianity’s most impactful, yet most debated and misunderstood figures. In “The Challenge of Paul,” John Dominic Crossan gives us the benefit of his lifelong search for the Paul of history to create a new understanding that sheds new light on Paul and why he is more relevant than ever today.In February we began a video series on the…

On Sunday mornings, June 21-August 23, we will host a virtual Children’s Compassion Camp. This camp will include activities such as biblical stories, videos, new music, coloring activities, crafts (with items easily found at home), yoga, breathing exercises, social time with Sunday School friends, and time with Pastor Megan via Zoom! Families will also receive a Compassion Camp Family Pack…

On Sunday mornings, June 21-August 23, we will host a virtual Children’s Compassion Camp. This camp will include activities such as biblical stories, videos, new music, coloring activities, crafts (with items easily found at home), yoga, breathing exercises, social time with Sunday School friends, and time with Pastor Megan via Zoom! Families will also receive a Compassion Camp Family Pack…

The Elephant isn’t exactly in the pew these days, but there are still plenty of questions! Please join us over the next four Sundays for our annual Elephant in the Pew sermon series as Pastor Laurie responds to your questions about faith, ethics, the church, theology, etc. The kind of questions that puzzle, annoy, or even keep you awake at night. Several…

Give us a few moments after worship to set up and then you can join us from the livestream page on our website at https://gablesucc.org/live or on our Facebook page. Please note: The Connection Cafe will be a new video, so you may have to refresh your page to be able to see it. If there is no new video,…

Email AaronL@gablesucc.org prior to the meeting so that we can send you the Zoom link and meeting ID.

Join us at 12:30 p.m. (following Connection Café) for a Zoom conversation with Pastor Laurie about her Elephant in the Pew sermon for the day. How would you have answered the question? Do you see things differently? Dissenting views are encouraged! To get the sign-on information for the Sermon Feedback Café,please click here and register.  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rce6orT8iG9VLncD-TevhCWQwg1LmX66Z

Youth today face the issues of racism in all areas of their lives, and at Gables UCC we want to raise up young leaders in the work of anti-racism in the way of Jesus. This five-session class will read the first section of “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell and engage in activities and reflection on how we dismantle…

It’s okay not to be okay right now.  However, being socially distant does not mean having to be socially isolated. Each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Lisa LeSueur, Minister of Congregational and Staff Care, will lead a Zoom opportunity to connect with other members of our church community as we share stories, as well as survival strategies, for getting through these…

Author, Jodi Picoult offers a thought-provoking examination of racism in America today, both overt and subtle. Her many readers will find much to discuss in the pages of this topical, moving book.”—Booklist #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and race, Small Great…

Do you experience depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or other stress?If so, you may be eligible for this therapy group! Our group is free, culturally-informed, religiously-based, and part of a research study aimed at improving psychotherapy. During treatment, clinicians will provide education on mental health as well as techniques to assist in coping with it.To learn more, contact Dr. Amy Weisman…

Have you been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic spectrum disorder?If so, you may be eligible for this therapy group! Our group is free, culturally-informed, religiously-based, and part of a research study aimed at improving psychotherapy. During treatment, clinicians will provide education on mental health as well as techniques to assist in coping with it.To learn more, contact…

7:30 p.m. (EST) EVERY Thursday, July 9 through August 13, locals and the world are invited to the Community Arts Program (CAP) 2020 VIRTUAL Summer Concert Series! Take a seat at CommunityArtsProgram.org or Community Arts Program Facebook - and feast your eyes and ears! From opening night with jazz pianist Shelly Berg in a program titled My Favorite Things! to…

We miss seeing each other at Gables UCC, and although nothing compares to being physically present to each other, next week we are going to hold a virtual small group social night.We will enjoy a time to gather in small groups and catch up. Then we will switch groups and catch up with others.So get ready to “see” each other…

If you like to garden, pull weeds, plant flowers or just help make the exterior landscape of our historic church beautiful, then join us for a Garden Warriors’ workday. All volunteers will be welcomed and appreciated (kids too)!

Join us for some caring and the sharing of insights and sup­portfor those living with cancer or who have gone through the journey.Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMufu2srT0uE9x1qISEpGpLXxbqhJggHown  After registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the meeting.Hope to see you there!