Our Thursday Bible Study will begin studying “Jesus and Buddha: Paths to Awakening” beginning on Thursday, February 7, 9:30-11 a.m. in the Conference Room.  Using a curriculum presented by Fr. Richard Rohr, (a Franciscan and founder of the Center of Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM and James Finley, a former Trappist monk who studied under Thomas Merton at the Abbey of Gethesemani in Kentucky), we will take a close look at the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and the teachings of Jesus found in the gospels.  This will be an 8-week series.

A service of Prayer and Contemplation called Taize, will be held this Saturday night at 5:3O p.m. in the Sanctuary.  It will include chant, quiet reflection, prayer, and scripture.  This contemplative time will be followed by the Holy Eucharist.  All are welcome to join us and all are welcomed at God’s table!

The next meeting of the Contemplative Group will be on Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room.  Join us for a 20 minute period of contemplation/meditation followed by a teaching with Fr. Richard Rohr. In this chaotic time, these moments of silence and reflection are imperative for our spirituality.

The first Adult Forum for 2019 will be on Sunday, January 6 following the 10 a.m. service in the Conference Room.  We will focus on Part II of our study of Buddhism.  All are welcome to join us!