Wednesday Nights
A Time to Share Life
During the School Year
Wednesday Nights are a great time for us to participate in the practice of shared life. Just like the church in Acts 2, we cultivate relationships by sharing a meal, praying, and learning together. Think of this as a weekly family dinner with your family of Faith.
Family Dinner
PRayer Time
5:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Enjoy a family dinner that you don’t have to prepare! It’s a great time to get to know others in the congregation better. There’s just something special about eating with each other. The suggested donation is $5 per person with a max of $15 per family.
Click here for more information and to volunteer to prepare a meal.
5:45-6 p.m.
Each week while we are wrapping up dinner, we take time to share our joys and concerns as a community and pray together before dispersing to programs.
Programs
6-7 p.m.
After dinner, we break into several groups for classes and activities to nurture our faith and connect with each other. Children gather in the Children’s Hall and youth meet in the youth room or gym. Nursery care is available throughout the evening for children under 4 years old.
Programs for September 9, 16, and 23
Adults: Faith in an AI World
Led by Jonathan Sands Wise
Generative AI (think ChatGPT or Claude) has rapidly changed a lot of our society and world, from education to business to art. In these discussions, we will talk about what AI is and how it works and explore its ethical and theological significance through three contrasts: creativity in God and human beings vs. creativity in AI, wisdom in God and human beings vs. wisdom in AI, and Love in God and human beings vs. love and relationships in AI. All are welcome to participate in the conversation, regardless of your background with AI or lack thereof.
Adults: Faith Outside the Box
Led by Mary Alice Birdwhistell
God has never been especially interested in staying inside the lines. Throughout Scripture, God works in surprising ways, through unexpected people, and far beyond the boxes we try to build. Join Mary Alice on Wednesday nights as we continue the conversation from Sundays—with stories that didn’t make it into the sermons, new perspectives to explore, and plenty of room for your own questions and ideas. Together, we’ll imagine what it might look like to become a church willing to follow God outside the box.
Youth: Thriving Congregations
Led by Rhys Tilford
We will discuss the youth’s role in a thriving congregation. This series incorporates activities designed by CBF to illustrate each of the five factors of a thriving congregation: healthy relationships, a clear sense of mission, strong collaboration, perseverance through challenges, and the ability to adapt faithfully as circumstances change.
Children: Plastic Project
Led by Elizabeth Sands Wise
We will be remembering that the Psalmist says we are God’s masterpiece! We will work together to transform the donated plastic lids into a masterpiece to display at church.
**Grown-ups, please be sure to accompany your children down the hallway and into the classroom each Wednesday night in order to sign them in.
Family Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Location: RA (Reception Area).
Suggested donation of $5/person with a $15 family maximum.
Prayer Time
5:45 p.m.
While we are wrapping up dinner, we share our joys and concerns as a community and pray together.
Classes for All Ages
6 p.m.
Programs are available for children, youth, and adults.
Choir Rehearsal
7 p.m.
Location: Sanctuary
All who love to sing are invited to join!