Wednesday Night Education
Every Wednesday Night starting with a potluck at 5:30 p.m. and continuing with Education afterwards at 6:00 p.m.
Messy Church is the first Wednesday of every month.
Please see below for more information.
UPCOMING WEDNESDAY180 EVENTS
Wednesday, January 22
Parent Meeting following classes (approx. 7:10-7:30 p.m.) Any students who would like to be a part of the conversation are encouraged to attend. We will meet in the sanctuary. Topics will include a schedule of upcoming events, interest in activities and other youth group activity ideas.
Wednesday, January 22
Parent Meeting following classes (approx. 7:10-7:30 p.m.) Any students who would like to be a part of the conversation are encouraged to attend. We will meet in the sanctuary. Topics will include a schedule of upcoming events, interest in activities and other youth group activity ideas.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
June 7-13 --Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12) with Pastor Jane at Camp Lakonda, Wautoma, WI
June 29-July 3--Boundless God Beyond Measure-Youth Gathering (grades 9-12) in Minneapolis, Mn
July 12-18--Love Journey Mission Trip--Chicago, IL for grades 6-12 & young adults
June 7-13 --Senior Camp (completed grades 9-12) with Pastor Jane at Camp Lakonda, Wautoma, WI
June 29-July 3--Boundless God Beyond Measure-Youth Gathering (grades 9-12) in Minneapolis, Mn
July 12-18--Love Journey Mission Trip--Chicago, IL for grades 6-12 & young adults
Wednesdays180: What’s going on for Adults and Young Adults?
This year we are offering a few new options for those who wish to dive deeper into their understanding of the Bible and how one’s faith intersects with one’s everyday life. Like last year, our Confirmation class will be involved, but they will have their own conversation group while adults and young adults will have their own small groups. Wednesdays will have the following opportunities:
Messy Church: This is an all-generations gathering that explores a verse/story of the Bible through activities: art, conversation, journaling, experimentation. The night begins with the Bible verse/story and brief conversation, then folks are invited to go to as many different stations as desired: maybe just one, maybe all the options that night. Each station will have a different way to explore aspects of that Bible Verse to help us apply the Word to our Lives. Exploring the Word in Community = Church (just a bit messier than Sundays!) Messy Church will be the first Wednesday of each month (September’s first gathering is an exception to this rule as this is Orientation night for the classes).
M&M Nights: Yes, you read that right: M&Ms! And we don’t just mean the candy (but there will be some of that as well).
Dan Erlander wrote an extensive retelling of the Bible, focusing on God's grace and never-ending love for humanity. Manna and Mercy is a book about God—more specifically the God of the Bible who is present and active in human history and all creation. Using Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as our guide, we will journey through all of Scripture to reclaim its message of life, justice, and inclusion for all people.
On M&M nights, we will begin as a large group (Confirmands and adults) to review that night’s reading (yes, there is homework). Then the Confirmands and Adults will split up into their own small groups for conversation, discussion, questions and contemplation. We will come back together at the end for community prayer. M&M will happen twice a month (most months) until we wrap up in February (just before Lent). This is an opportunity to let the Word break open into your life in a way, perhaps, it never has before now. If you plan on taking part, please sign up in the gathering space (narthex) or email the office by September 4 to let the staff know so we can make sure to have enough books on hand. Join us!
CTM: Conversations that Matter: This is open to members of the Beloved Community, but also to anyone interested in the issue/topic. We plan to bring in speakers (either in person or via video) with a wider grasp of the topic to bring about a fruitful conversation. Mark your calendars and invite your friends.
Wednesdays180 Calendar for Confirmands and Adults Second Semester
January 22: Small Groups + Conversation that Matters
January 29: Small Groups + M&M
February 5: Messy Church
February 12: Small groups + M&M
February 19: Small Groups + Conversation that Matters
February 26: Ash Wednesday
March 4: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
March 11: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
March 18: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
March 25: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
April 1: Lent Family Worship with Stations
April 8: Holy Week; no 180
April 15: Small groups
April 22: Small groups (perhaps a conversation that matters)
April 29: Final Messy Church
May 6: Celebration and picnic
This year we are offering a few new options for those who wish to dive deeper into their understanding of the Bible and how one’s faith intersects with one’s everyday life. Like last year, our Confirmation class will be involved, but they will have their own conversation group while adults and young adults will have their own small groups. Wednesdays will have the following opportunities:
Messy Church: This is an all-generations gathering that explores a verse/story of the Bible through activities: art, conversation, journaling, experimentation. The night begins with the Bible verse/story and brief conversation, then folks are invited to go to as many different stations as desired: maybe just one, maybe all the options that night. Each station will have a different way to explore aspects of that Bible Verse to help us apply the Word to our Lives. Exploring the Word in Community = Church (just a bit messier than Sundays!) Messy Church will be the first Wednesday of each month (September’s first gathering is an exception to this rule as this is Orientation night for the classes).
M&M Nights: Yes, you read that right: M&Ms! And we don’t just mean the candy (but there will be some of that as well).
Dan Erlander wrote an extensive retelling of the Bible, focusing on God's grace and never-ending love for humanity. Manna and Mercy is a book about God—more specifically the God of the Bible who is present and active in human history and all creation. Using Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as our guide, we will journey through all of Scripture to reclaim its message of life, justice, and inclusion for all people.
On M&M nights, we will begin as a large group (Confirmands and adults) to review that night’s reading (yes, there is homework). Then the Confirmands and Adults will split up into their own small groups for conversation, discussion, questions and contemplation. We will come back together at the end for community prayer. M&M will happen twice a month (most months) until we wrap up in February (just before Lent). This is an opportunity to let the Word break open into your life in a way, perhaps, it never has before now. If you plan on taking part, please sign up in the gathering space (narthex) or email the office by September 4 to let the staff know so we can make sure to have enough books on hand. Join us!
CTM: Conversations that Matter: This is open to members of the Beloved Community, but also to anyone interested in the issue/topic. We plan to bring in speakers (either in person or via video) with a wider grasp of the topic to bring about a fruitful conversation. Mark your calendars and invite your friends.
Wednesdays180 Calendar for Confirmands and Adults Second Semester
January 22: Small Groups + Conversation that Matters
January 29: Small Groups + M&M
February 5: Messy Church
February 12: Small groups + M&M
February 19: Small Groups + Conversation that Matters
February 26: Ash Wednesday
March 4: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
March 11: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
March 18: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
March 25: Evensong + Small Groups Kiddos + Youth (World Faiths and Denominations)
April 1: Lent Family Worship with Stations
April 8: Holy Week; no 180
April 15: Small groups
April 22: Small groups (perhaps a conversation that matters)
April 29: Final Messy Church
May 6: Celebration and picnic
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