#1 The Big Picture

We've just begun an extended worship series that will explore the major people, events, and themes in the Old and New Testaments. Together we’ll "connect the dots" and learn to read the Bible with greater context as we seek to find our place in God’s Big Picture. There are multiple ways for you to engage with this series in addition to coming to worship on Sunday mornings:

1) Follow and Contribute to The Big Picture Blog that is updated weekly. Our first posts are up now about the two creation accounts in the Genesis 1 & 2 and the call of Abraham and Sarah. 
2) Post Your Favorite Bible Verse on the Big Picture display in Fellowship Hall.
3) Catch Up on the Services You Miss in person. We are now posting BOTH the 9:15am & 10:45am services weekly. 

The Big Picture Blog
#2 Connect at the Garage Sale

The Fall Garage Sale is a week away. The twice/year Mission Garage Sales are a great way to make new friends (from all the morning services!), support our Volunteers in Mission and UWF outreach programs and serve in a meaningful but fun way. Sign up to help out on Sundays in Fellowship Hall  or by emailing your interest and availability to: Garage Sale Sign-up.  

We need volunteers Wednesday, 9/30, 9am-Noon and 3-8pm; Thursday, 10/1, 8am-8pm; Friday, 10/2, 8am-5pm; and on the day of the sale, Saturday, October 3, 7:30 to clean-up (about 3pm). You can drop off DONATIONS on Wednesday (9/30) from 5-8pm, on Thursday (10/1) from 8am-8pm and Friday (10/2) from 8am-2pm. Click here for a listing of items we take and do not take.

#3 Be Part of a Fall Class

HOLY ENVY: FINDING GOD IN THE FAITH OF OTHERS continues on Wednesday nights at 7pm. The Parlor has been buzzing with energy and great conversations and you’re welcome to join us for one or all of the remaining four sessions. Come discover the rich traditions within Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism that can deepen our faith as Christians. CONTEMPLATING THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES continues for the next 4 weeks on Thursdays, 6-7pm in Room  with Rev. Lee & Nicola Patterson. There’s still room (barely!) for you to join us as we explore the spiritual practices of prayer, meditation, Scripture, worship, and service.  Books are available at the Welcome Desk.

#4 Whole Bible Study!

Be part of From Genesis to Revelation, a new online study that Pastor Byron is offering that begins October 13 and will run through the end of May. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm via Zoom and will be recorded to view at other times. The schedule is available on the Fall events webpage and at the Welcome Desk.

#5 Men's & Women's Groups

The MOMS CONNECT GROUP (for moms at all life stages) is in the midst of a Bible Study on Amy-Jill Levine's Genesis. You can be explore this one book in two ways: 

  • A 6-week book study starting meeting weekly on Thursdays, 9:30-11am thru October 15.
  • A 1-time book club discussion on Thursday, November 12, 7-9pm. Contact Erica for more information.

Meanwhile our men's fellowship groups have just resumed meeting: THE MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP (Men 30s-50ish) on First Fridays at 7am @ The Breakfast Shoppe in Severna Park and the ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) on 2nd Thursdays at 8am at the Grill (Quarterfield Station) . Contact Rev. Ron to for more info about either group or to join our text reminder list. 

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