“Freedom and Faith: The Story of Congregational Christianity in America”
Following worship this Sunday, March 15th and Sunday, March 22nd, the Rev. Dr. David Greenhaw will be joining us to teach a course entitled, “Freedom and Faith: The Story of Congregational Christianity in America.” This two-week class will explore the identity, history, and enduring values of the Congregational Church and its successors, including the United Church of Christ. Through key themes of liberty, theological evolution, democracy, and prophetic witness, we will explore how this tradition continues to shape our church today. Classes will meet from 11:15 am-12:45 pm and a light lunch will be served for all participants. Childcare is also provided. In order to provide adequate lunches on March 22, please sign up to attend here.
Due to snow on March 15, we are providing a Zoom link for folks to join the class remotely.
”How Did We Get” Video Series
Dr. Sarah Ruble’s video and discussion series “How Did We Get” was shown during October - December, 2023, but you can view them anytime! Click here to visit the series page with video links and study guide resources. The topics include: How did we get the doctrine of the Trinity?; How did we get the doctrine that Jesus was fully human and fully God?; How did we get a church separate from Judaism?; How did we get the doctrine of original sin?; How did we get the doctrine of justification by faith?; and How did we get to theological liberals and conservatives? The topics are fascinating and encompass questions we’ve all likely pondered. Dr. Ruble has an engaging teaching style, and her series “Race and Christianity in the United States” was well received.
Bible Study, Tuesdays at 1 PM via Zoom
Join us again via Zoom in September 2025! This fall our Bible Study will begin with the apocryphal book of 1 Maccabees. All are welcome to join us and you can drop in any Tuesday- no need for perfect attendance. NO Bible Study December 30, 2025 and January 6, 2026.
Zoom link here for Bible Study. No password, you will go into a waiting room.
Book Group, Third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM
The Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from September through June to discuss books from the public library. We meet meet at the church, plus offer a Zoom option for those who wish to join us from home. Here is a list of some of the books that our group will be reading this year:
September 16, 2025 - “The Cartographer of No Man’s Land” - PS Duffy
October 21, 2025 - “Demon Copperhead” - Barbara Kingsolver
November 18, 2025 - “Blessings” - Anna Quindlen
December 16, 2025 - “The Frozen River” - Ariel Lawhon
January 20, 2026 - “The Lonely Hearts Book Club” - Lucy Gilmore
February 17, 2026 - “The Dictionary of Lost Words” - Pip Williams
March 17, 2026 - “The Canterbury Sisters” - Kim Wright
April 21, 2026 - “I Have Some Questions for You” - Rebecca Makkai
May 19, 2026 - “The Curious Incident of the Dog” - Mark Haddon
June, July and August OFF - CHECK BACK IN THE FALL!
If you prefer to join via Zoom, click the link here. Passcode: congo