An Invitation to Formation.
January Sunday Groups: Sundays at 9:30 am
Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities for learning, meaningful conversation, and the possibility of deepening your faith and spiritual life. Sunday Groups give us an opportunity to get to know each other and go deeper in our conversations with one another. This is a great opportunity if you’re a newer member or attendee looking to connect with others in the Pullen community. If you’re looking for an accomplice in the work you feel called to, you may find that person in a Sunday Group. Take a moment to look at the list of offerings below. Sunday meet from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
Contact: Nancy Petty
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Foundations for Faith: January 5-May 11 (except Easter Sunday) from 9:30-10:30 am in Room 307 and on Zoom
Foundations for Faith is primarily a Bible study class led by a rotating team of teachers who will focus on various themes -- Books of the Bible or other faith-based topics, such as Baptist history. The class format will consist of some lecture and lots of open discussion.
This class will be taught by Cathy Tamsberg, David Walley, Jim Jarrard, and Allen Page. These four offer a rich mix of life experiences in theological study, teaching, parish leadership, and social justice activism, which promises a rewarding and stimulating class experience. There are no prerequisites for this class, and no Bible study experience is necessary. All ages are welcome to join us.
Contact: Steve Smith
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The Word Made Flesh: Poetry as Spiritual Practice: January 5 – February 9 from 9:30-10:30am in Room 203
In this six-week course, we will explore poetry as a form of spiritual resilience and political resistance. We will commune with poets both ancient and modern, celebrated and obscure, and even have opportunities to share our own work. Come ready to hear from voices that will center, challenge, embolden, and enliven us.
Contact: Ian McPherson
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Columbia University’s Black Theology Papers Project: Sundays in January from 9:30-10:30 am in Room 310
In November 2019, in honor of Dr. James H. Cone’s publication of the groundbreaking work, Black Theology and Black Power -- and to commemorate 400 years since the enslavement of Africans in the Americas -- Columbia University launched the Black Theology Papers Project. This project features papers presented by the Black Theology Unit of the American Academy of Religion. The journal publishes an annual issue of the papers presented each year.
This Sunday Group will read and discuss the three articles presented at the 2023 annual meeting. (The 2024 journal will not be published until midyear 2025.) Participants are asked to read the article to be discussed prior to each Sunday. The articles are listed below. They will be discussed in the order shown. The discussion will be facilitated by Pastor Nancy and Anti-racism Committee members.
Contact: Nancy Petty
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Pullen 101: Sundays, January 12--March 2 at 9:30-10:30 am in Room 309
Are you thinking about joining Pullen? Pullen 101 is for those who are new to the community, thinking about joining, or just want to get a better sense of who we are. During this intimate, eight-week class, you will hear from Pullen staff and members about our history, values, and the ways we put our faith into action. You can ask questions and get to know other people at the church.
If you are interested in attending the class, please email Chalice Overy.
Contact: Chalice Overy