During September, our pastors will be basing their sermons from the Gospel of Luke which is the Revised Common Lectionary for Year C. We will begin our study in Luke 15:1-10. The study materials include the NRSV text, relevant commentaries, and any other informative information. Participants are also welcome to share relevant information. The goal is to have a discussion around ‘the rest of the story’ and not necessarily a recap of our pastor’s sermon. The study includes a recap the what, when, why, and who to fill in the blanks and add depth to the sermon text. The format is a discussion and not a lecture. Jesus and the Apostles frequently incorporate irony that can be missed by just reading the Word. Our study try to find it when it is used.

This class, which will be held in the conference room next to the Session Room, adjourns at 10:15 a.m. to give our choir members time t0 rehearse. Those interested in joining the class are asked to email Bob D’Reaux at robertdreaux@ec.rr.com so he has your contact information on the class list.

All are invited to join us for a four-week study of the book, No Innocent Bystanders: Becoming an Ally in the Struggle for Justice (2017) by Shannon Craigo–Snell and Christopher J. Doucot. This is a small book that starts from the idea: “God’s grace pulls us to recognize the systems” that cause oppression and injustice and God’s grace calls us to work for justice. Each chapter concludes with questions for discussion.  
We meet at 1:00 pm on the Rocking Chair Patio on Tuesdays. For our first meeting on Sept. 6, please read the Foreward, Introduction, and Chapters 1 and 2 (up to page 71).

“Sharing Experience and Hope about Caregiving for a Person with Dementia” will be the topic for our May Adult Forum Classes. We will meet in the Session Room from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, 8, 15, and 22.
The first three Sundays, Carol Snyder will make a short presentation from ”The Savvy Caregiver Manual” (a caregiving system developed by the Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University and taught as a six-week class by Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFLC). Following the presentation, we will break into small groups to share ideas, strategies, and hope.
On May 22, we will have a guest, Erin Gora, Memory Care Partners social worker with LCFLC. Erin will talk about the work of Memory Partners and resources offered, and she will answer questions or help us find answers.
Please note: There will be no Forum Sunday School class on Memorial Day weekend, Sunday, May 29.