Nurturing the Mental Health of Youth

The adolescent mental health crisis has been at the forefront of national conversation, yet it continues to plague our local communities and congregations. The church has a unique opportunity to address the adolescent mental health crisis by allowing and equipping...

Jesus’ “I AM” Statements in the Gospel of John

Over three workshop blocks, this in-depth Bible study will dig below the surface of the seven I AM declarations in the Gospel of John. The sayings, such as “I AM the Bread of Life,” “I AM the Light of the   World,” are remarkable, yet appear in no other gospel. Why?...

An Indigenous Way of Peace: Honesty, Grace, and Walking Respectfully

The world doesn’t look like us, exclusively. God has shown us what is good. God calls for actions that are impartial, love for compassion, and walking respectfully with God. Native American Presbyterians continue to be some of the most overlooked constituencies in...

Palestine and Israel 101

This workshop seeks to provide a historical overview, basic tools for engagement, a shared common language, and information on the current reality of the situation on the ground in Israel/Palestine –  the land and people of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish...

Paper Bag Pageant – Creating Intergenerational Joy

Is it time to rethink or refresh your Christmas pageant? Come learn this fun technique that is simple, budget-friendly,  requires no rehearsal and minimal preparation, involves all ages (children and adults), and is lots and lots of fun. Two experienced church...

Ida B. Wells and Justice in the Beloved Community

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” Ida B. Wells Teaching proposition: We will seek to better understand the call for justice by Ida B. Wells by exploring her life and her work so that we may be equipped to share her story with those in...

After Deconstruction

Many emerging adults in Christian communities, particularly those within the post-evangelical world, have undergone a process they call deconstruction, in which they question and “deconstruct” the faith in which they were raised. For most of us, this process of...