| Sept 10 | Gala Opening Day |
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| Unit 1 Series: “Examining Questions Related to “What Does it Mean to be Made in God’s Image?’ |
| Sept. 17 | What Does It Mean to Confess that God is Creator of Heaven and Earth? - Alan Blume |
| Sept. 24 | Facts and Theories of Evolution: What It is and What It is Not. - Jennifer Michnowicz |
| Oct. 1 | How do We Relate to Science? - Gunter Wagner |
| Gunter Wagner will be joined by Nihal la Lanerolle, Professor and Chaplain at the Yale Medical School. He has been coordinator on a “Science and Religion in Dialogue Group” and has taught a semester course entitled “Religion, Science and Technology: Issues in Encounter.” Together Professors Wagner and la Lanerolle will discuss “How Do We Relate to Science.”
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| Oct. 8 | What Drives Us to ‘isms’, and How to Avoid Them. - David Stayner |
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| Oct. 15 | Intergenerational Event – “Creativity with Creation.” |
| Celebrate and learn about God’s Creation. There will be crafts for adults and children, information on recycling and energy conservation at St. Peter’s, and a display of our native plants. We are collecting cardboard egg cartons and open pinecones for the crafts. |
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Presenters:
Gunter Wagner, PhD Zoology University of Vienna, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University
Jennifer Michnowicz, B.A. in Biology from Holyoke College, High School Instructor of Life Sciences
Rev. Dr. David Stayner, MS, MPhil., PhD Columbia University, Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Yale Divinity School, Former Director of the Annand Program for Spiritual Formation at Yale University
Alan Blume, MA Religion and Ethics (of the Environment) Yale University Divinity School
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| Unit 2 – Various Topics |
| Oct. 22 | What do Episcopalian’s Believe? - Thom Peters |
| One of the hallmarks of the Episcopal Church is its willingness to allow discussion and dissention and to seek "a middle way." This is a result of the church's history and the gradual development of various traditions and understandings that help define what it is to be an Episcopalian. This discussion will lead us toward two presentations of the results of Episcopal General Convention and the Connecticut Diocesan Convention by Rev. Sandy Stayner, Mary Ellen Kania and Robert Pritchard.
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| Lectionary Preview - Susan Pinkerton |
| Oct. 29 | General Convention Review - Sandy Stayner, Bob Pritchard and Mary Ellen Kania |
| Lectionary Preview - Susan Pinkerton |
| Nov. 5 | Diocesan Convention Review - Sandy Stayner, Bob Pritchard and Mary Ellen Kania |
| Lectionary Preview - Susan Pinkerton |
| Nov. 11 | Intergenerational Event (Saturday) - Movie Night Narnia |
| Folks of all ages are invited to come to the Fellowship Hall for a showing of the movie Narnia (rated PG for for battle sequences and frightening moments.) Bring comfy beanbags, wear your jams and sit back and enjoy. Have you ever had Edward’s favorite treat Turkish Delight? We will be serving that and popcorn from our newly-acquired fun-making popcorn machine |
| Nov. 12 | Narnia “Faith at the Theater” - Facilitator(s): TBA |
| Lectionary Preview - Susan Pinkerton |
| Nov. 19 | Spiritual Gifts - Kristin Peters |
| We have learned what it means to be an Episcopalian; we have discussed the ecclesiastical governing. Now Kristin Peters will start us in an investigation of our personal place in Christ's Body with an examination of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given to each and every Christian.
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| Lectionary Preview - Susan Pinkerton |
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| Nov. 26 | Intergenerational Events: Advent Wreath or Gratitude Tea |
| Come join us and make an Advent Wreath for your family table or for the table of one of the parish's shut-ins.
Gratitude Tea: An open conversation about Christian gratitude with a special coffee hour treat will also be available on this morning.
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