December 27, 2021 Ann Williams
| Facilitated by: | Eileen Viscaino and Ann Williams |
| When: | Sunday mornings, 9:30–10:30AM, January 9–February 27, 2022 (8 weeks). The room will open at 9:15AM. |
| Where: | On Zoom only. |
| Resource Text: | Your own Bible and a resource book for each month, available in printed copy at the church for $8 each. |
This class series is continued from the Fall and Advent classes, focusing on ways for adults to live and grow as Christians. Each week, we prepare by reading Bible passages and the book, and by reflecting on the topic for the week. On Sundays, we have a group discussion, following the interests of the group members.
For January, we will study and discuss the practice of Baptism, a practice that is “in some ways, incredibly simple… A few words and a handful of water are the only essential ingredients. At the same time, baptism represents a great event with profound significance for the life of discipleship… it plunges us into a pool of meaning and mystery deep enough to swim around in forever….” (Baptize, p. 4)
During February, we will study and discuss Life in Community. We affirm that “no one is able to, nor are we supposed to, follow Jesus on our own. We need one another for this journey of faith.” Therefore we will discuss such questions as, “How do we navigate our differences find common ground, and learn to create a life together with all the unique aspects that make us who we are?” (Live In Community, p. 4)
This class may be of special interest to parents, since our Family, Youth and Children’s program is using a children’s version of this same curriculum, allowing families to study similar material together.
To sign up: You can sign up here.
Tags: Adult EdDecember 27, 2021 Ann Williams
| Group Leader: | Kemp Jaycee and Steve Sedam |
| When: | Sundays 4:00–5:30PM, March 13–June 5 |
| Where: | Zoom |
If you want to explore the spiritual dimensions of your relationship to the natural world while learning about current environmental issues of local and global significance, consider signing up for “Reconnecting with God’s Creation.” More information will be forthcoming about this 13-week course (Sundays, 4 – 5:30 p.m., March 13 – June 5).
Sign up here.
Tags: Adult EdDecember 27, 2021 Ann Williams
| Group Leader: | Katherine Eloff, Carol Gifford, Cythia Lehman, and Ann Williams |
| When: | Spring 2022 |
| Where: | TBD |
More details coming soon.
Tags: Adult EdDecember 27, 2021 Ann Williams
| Group Leader: | Pastor John Lentz |
| When: | Wednesday mornings at 7:30AM |
| Where: | Before the pandemic, we met in person and provided bagels for everyone. We hope to do that again soon. |
Participants meet for coffee and bagels and a lively discussion of the upcoming lectionary passage. Drop-ins are welcome. There’s nothing to read ahead of time.
To sign up: For now, we are meeting on Zoom and bringing whatever breakfast we have at home. If you are interested, please sign up here so we can send you the Zoom link.
Tags: Adult EdDecember 27, 2021 Ann Williams
| Group Leader: | Pastor John Lentz |
| When: | Every first Saturday of the month starting Sept. 11 from 8:00 AM–9:30 AM |
| Where: | Before the pandemic, we met in person. Right now we are meeting via Zoom. We hope to meet in person again soon. Drop-ins are welcome. |
Men of the FHC congregation get together for a lively group discussion.
To Sign Up: For now, we are meeting on Zoom and bringing whatever breakfast we have at home. If you are interested, please sign up here so we can send you the Zoom link.
Tags: Adult EdOctober 26, 2021 Julie Lustic
Attending: Anne, Charity, Gary, Jeff, Julie, Quentin, Sharon, Steve, Virginia
Quentin Smith, as a representative of the FHC Black Caucus, has joined the Task Force with this being his first meeting. Welcome Q, glad you are part of the team!
Leonor and family
On October 16, 2021, Leonor and Jose were married by their home in Akron by Pastor John Lentz. Many from FHC attended the celebration. As a married couple, it will be easier for Jose to attain U.S. citizenship. When Leonor gets her U-Visa, she can then submit papers for her naturalization process. Jose can be included on the application whereby he too can become a U.S. citizen. The procedure is complicated. Letters of support are needed for Jose. The Task Force will submit such a letter.
Based upon their input, the Garcia family continues to receive financial support from the Sanctuary Fund. Jose and Leonor will discuss the use of the Sanctuary Fund and get back to us about this matter.
PCUSA request
Amanda Craft, from the PCUSA immigration office is working on an advent devotional to focus on immigration this year. They want immigration voices to be featured and reached out to Pastor Lentz who passed the request on to the Task Force. The devotional is to be about two and half pages and be based on the lectionary of the day. Jeff and Charity offered to work on this and have it ready by the due date of November 5.
Tour of the Border
The Task Force had yet another robust discussion about creating a tour of the U.S./Mexico border as part of our efforts to educate the congregation at FHC and other interested persons about the ongoing injustices being perpetrated there and how we can respond effectively. The tour is in cooperation with the Mennonite Central Committee. Funds through the FHC Ministry of Justice and Mission have been pledged for scholarship support for those who wish to participate in a virtual border tour but have limited finances. Sharon and Steve will discuss what to do with the tour and prepare a plan to be presented at the next meeting.
Further task force meetings
The group decided to alternate between meeting in person and on Zoom. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smith’s home.
Tags: Immigration Justice and Reform, Immigration Task Force, Task Force ActivitiesOctober 26, 2021 Amy Wheatley
Forest Hill Youth Group members (and three brave adults) had fun climbing at Shaker Rocks on Sunday Oct 24!
July 16, 2021 Amy Wheatley
July 16, 2021 Amy Wheatley
You’re invited to our FAMILY SUMMER SPLASH event on Saturday, July 24th from 1pm – 3:30pm on the church lawn. There will be WATER FUN for children of all ages, including a 28-ft inflatable Slip ‘n Slide! We’ll also have water balloons, kiddie pools, a sponge run, spray bottle tag, water painting, and a rubber duckie race. Bring your friends, grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews – everyone’s welcome! Wear your bathing suit and bring a beach towel -OR- bring a chair and stay dry while enjoying the fun from a distance! Contact Amy Wheatley, ce@fhcpresb.org for info or ?’s.
Please note: Our Safe Sanctuary policy requires adults/caregivers to remain at this event to supervise their children.
July 11, 2021 Julie Lustic
Americanah by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie is a work of fiction based on real life. There are several themes running throughout the novel: Race and Racism, Identity, Cultural Criticism, Romantic Love, Separation vs Connection. The characters are from Nigeria and are complex and well developed. They come to America and the reader struggles with them as they make their way through life. Many preconceived ideas regarding race in America from an African viewpoint are tested and challenged.
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