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The
Center for Faith Development nurtures an inward journey of prayer and
study along with an outward journey of worship and engagement to deepen
our understanding of God's purpose in our lives.
Throughout the year the Center plans, presents, and evaluates programs
on relevant issues that educate, stimulate thinking, and promote dialogue.
Forums are typically held on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. (see the RHCC
Calendar for dates). Childcare is available.
The Center has offered Bible Study sessions led by guest
scholars and preachers; meditation classes; sessions on
building strong relationships given by a local marriage counselor; a series
of parenting workshops; and an interactive DVD series based on the
"Living the Questions" curriculum, which encourages questions and discussion
featuring leading scholars in progressive Christianity.
Annual activities include an afternoon for families to discover the meaning and beauty
of the Advent Season, a Blessing of the Animals service in the Community
House, Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday supper services, and music
forums that address works being performed on Music Sunday and at recitals.
The Women's Gathering meets to exchange ideas, nurture relationships,
and make new discoveries about the lives of one another. The RHCC Book
Club came about as an extension of the Women's Gathering and meets at
a private home about eight times a year. Women's Spirit Rising is a Bible Study
group that meets once a month. The Men's Group meets several times a year
to hear various speakers and its members also provide services for many
Church events.
Each year several adults and youth take a mission trip to an area in the
world needing assistance. In the past few years the group has gone to
Nicaragua, New Orleans, rural Virginia, and New York City.
The RHCC Lecture Series was establish to bring to this Church and our community,
a series of distinguished leaders, either ordained or lay, who will explore the
interface between spiritual values and contemporary culture.
Lecturers have included Dr. Marcus J. Borg, Dr. Tony Campolo, Frederick
Buechner, and Bruce Feiler. Dr. Elaine Pagels will join us on Nov. 3 as our
2012 Lecturer.
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