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
5:15 – 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 October
October 7
Fall Break – no dinner this week!
On Wednesday nights in October, we are reaching out to our neighbors and inviting them to Popcorn on the Playground from 6 to 7 on our very own playground out back. Faith adults and youth are invited too! Everyone can enjoy popcorn and snacks, the children can play, and the grown-ups can chat and get to know each other. See you there!
October 14
Reflecting on Wendell Berry: “The Burden of the Gospels”
Following the recent passing of Wendell Berry, Roger Ward will lead conversations in the RA exploring the questions and challenges this beloved Kentucky writer offers our faith. For week 1: What does it mean to take Jesus’ teachings seriously while remaining humble about our own understanding? In this 2005 essay, Berry invites us to wrestle honestly with Scripture and consider how faith can make room for mystery and uncertainty. Read the essay here.
Popcorn on the Playground
On Wednesday nights in October, we are reaching out to our neighbors and inviting them to Popcorn on the Playground from 6 to 7 on our very own playground out back. Faith adults and youth are invited too! Everyone can enjoy popcorn and snacks, the children can play, and the grown-ups can chat and get to know each other. See you there!
October 21
Reflecting on Wendell Berry: “Christianity and the Survival of Creation”
Following the recent passing of Wendell Berry, Roger Ward will lead conversations in the RA exploring the questions and challenges this beloved Kentucky writer offers our faith. For week 2: How might our faith call us to care more deeply for the earth? Originally delivered as a sermon at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1992, this essay confronts Christianity’s participation in the destruction of creation and challenges the church to embrace its responsibility for creation’s care. Read the essay here.
Popcorn on the Playground
On Wednesday nights in October, we are reaching out to our neighbors and inviting them to Popcorn on the Playground from 6 to 7 on our very own playground out back. Faith adults and youth are invited too! Everyone can enjoy popcorn and snacks, the children can play, and the grown-ups can chat and get to know each other. See you there!
October 28
Churchwide Fall Fun Night
We’ll celebrate the culmination of Popcorn on the Playground with a fun night for all ages – fall activities and crafts, live music from Shanghai Express, pizza and popcorn, and more!
Family Dinner
5:15 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!