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Grounds For Discussion

 Home On various Sunday mornings of each month, at 9:00 in Backus House, we host a forum on a variety of topics. Below is a sampling of those topics.

We also provide a Quiet Meditation Room each Sunday morning .

"Be still, and know that I am God." Looking for a quiet place to be still and sit in the presence of God? Every Sunday morning the library in Backus House will be available from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for prayer, meditation, and contemplation.

 

 
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008

 

We really love our beautiful buildings but how much do you know about them and how much do you know about the buildings which surround us here in Baltimore?

Sunday, May 11th - Come and learn about our campus of buildings, their origin and architecture, with our church historian, Mary McLanahan

Sunday, May 18 - New Views of Baltimore Architecture

A Baltimorean since 1995 and Mount Vernon denizen since 2001, Martin Perschler traces his interest in Baltimore’s architecture back to a brief visit to the city while en route from New York back to the University of Virginia, where he completed a doctoral degree in the history of architecture. Since his arrival in Charm City, Martin has cultivated that interest in a variety of ways—from independent research, to work for the Historic American Buildings Survey in Washington, DC, and, most recently, a course on the architectural and social history of Baltimore that he has taught since spring 2007 at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He currently works for the U.S. Department of State in Washington.

 

Sunday, April 6, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008

 

Using the Creative Spirit in Your Life
A video and discussion series

Led by Dewitt Jones

April 6th - Everyday Creativity
It's about looking at the ordinary and seeing the extraordinary. We are all faced with challenges at work and at home. How we view these challenges and devise their solutions can mean the difference between just getting by and being successful.

April 13th - Celebrate What's Right With the World
Do you have a vision for yourself? One which gets you excited every morning and keeps you open to possibilities? Looking at what is right with the world keeps our vision of possibilities open.

 

Sunday, February 24, 2008

 

Some Time With Barbara Wheeler

Led by Barbara Wheeler, President of Auburn Theological Seminary

  • President of Auburn Seminary for twenty-five years (one of the first women elected to such a position)
  • Director of Auburn's Center for the Study of Theological Education
  • Recognized as an authority on theological education
  • Consults widely with seminaries, denominations, and congregations concerned about the future of religious leadership and religious institutions
  • Member of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

 

 

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008

 

Prayers of Lament - Cries to God

Led by Rosann M Catalano, Ph.D.

 

Dr. Catalano is an exciting and gifted teacher and this series is definitely worth getting up earlier on Sunday morning. She is amazing!

  • Roman Catholic Scholar and Associate Director at the Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies
  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto
  • Majored in the theology of God and the poetry of suffering in the Book of Psalms
  • Previously taught at St. Mary's Seminary and the University of Baltimore
  • Formerly an adjunct professor at The College of Notre Dame of Maryland

 

Sunday, January 27, 2008

 

A Chance For Dialogue: Suffering and God's Grace

Led by Rev. Rhonda Cooper

A discussion about meaning-making in the midst of suffering, from a faith perspective.

 

Sunday, January 20, 2008

 

Visiting the Sick: What to Say and Do

Led by Rev. Rhonda Cooper

Offering practical advice on visiting friends and family in the home, hospital, or hospice.

 

Sunday, November 4, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007

 

Why and How We Worship

Led by Betty Loafmann

 

Sunday, October 7, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007

 

Believing Impossible Things

There are some things in life that we find difficult to believe or to accept as true or valid. Some scientific concepts can seriously stretch our credulity. Theology, especially, is full of concepts and stories that are equally difficult to accept. But, these are individual issues. What one person finds impossible to believe, another implicitly accepts. Come and share your "impossible to believe" items, whether you have resolved them yourself or not.
 

Led by David Fischel

David Fischel has taught physics at the College of Notre Dame and currently teaches astronomy at Frederick Community College. His Introduction to Astronomy course covers most astronomical topics from the ancient Greeks to the Big Bang Theory in one semester. He holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics.

 

Sunday, May 6, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007

 

Homelessness and What You Can Do About It (a three-part series)

In only a few years, we have seen millions of people lose their homes on the Gulf Coast, in Southeast Asia, and in East Africa. Whether you lose your home due to natural disaster, warfare, or just the inability to find an affordable apartment, being homeless is a terrible situation in which to find yourself. As Christians, we may feel compassion for the homeless, but what can we do concretely to address the issue? This three-part series will look at different ways the Christian community is responding to homelessness right here in Baltimore. Please join us for three Sundays in May from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the front parlor of Backus House. Feel free to attend any or all of the classes. All are welcome.

May 6 -- Why are people homeless? -- An overview of homelessness and its causes, with readings from first-hand accounts and discussion led by Mike Johnson.


May 13 -- The Visible Homeless: How do you help the person on the street? -- Examine opportunities to help return Baltimore's homeless population (many of whom are afflicted by medical or psychological illnesses) to dignity and self-reliance, with special guest Dennis Murphy of Our Daily Bread. Mr. Murphy will talk about the problems of the chronically homeless (including those with medical and substance issues) and their search for work, healthcare, food, etc. He will also discuss ODB's move a few blocks east to become a central point for Baltimore's poverty assistance.


May 20 -- The Hidden Homeless: How do you help a family without shelter? -- Hear stories of families who are temporarily homeless and an introduction to the Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network ministry in which First & Franklin members are volunteering, with special guest Mara Dudrow.

 

Sunday, April 15, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007

 

Pursuing Peace in Our City (a three-part series)
 

On March 23, 2006, the Presbytery of Baltimore adopted "A Resolution Against Urban Violence." Since then, our associate pastor, Roger Scott Powers, has been serving on the Presbytery’s Initiative Against Urban Violence Task Force. The group produced and distributed an urban violence reader entitled "Pursuing Peace in Our Cities." It offered two workshops at the Presbytery’s Big Event on February 17. And it has organized a panel of experts to address the April 26 Presbytery meeting. This three-part series will look at some of the findings of the Task Force regarding what can be done to reduce urban violence.

Apr 15            Causes of Urban Violence
Apr 22            What can be done to bring peace to our streets?
Apr 29            What can churches do to help reduce urban violence?

 

Sunday, February 18, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Sunday, April 1, 2007

 

The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners (A Seven-Part Series)

Have you been in conversation with someone who quotes so many Bible verses that you feel intimidated and embarrassed about how little you know about the Bible?  Were you ever in a Bible study group when the leader instructed the class members to look up a Bible passage and you weren't quite sure where to look?  Have you been invited by someone to attend a Bible study group but thought of many reasons not to go because you were sure you would feel out of place?

If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, then this class is for you!   Using Donald Griggs' book as our guide, this class will provide an accessible overview of the New Testament for adults who have -- or fear they have -- little or no Bible knowledge.  The book The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners, by Donald L. Griggs, will be available for purchase for $10 in Reid Chapel following worship beginning in February.  The class will be led by Associate Pastor Roger Scott Powers.

Feb. 18            The Gospel of Matthew
Feb. 25            The Gospel of Mark
Mar. 4              The Gospel of Luke
Mar. 11            The Gospel of John
Mar. 18            The Acts of the Apostles
Mar. 25            Epistles of the New Testament
Apr. 1              The Revelation of John

 

Sunday, January 21, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Sunday, February 11, 2007

 

What will we know in the future?  What will we do about it?

In the normal course of history, scientists first conduct research and then society copes with the moral and practical consequences that arise from it. Life could be so much better if we began working out the implications of scientific research before they become a reality.

For example, computers have made communications faster and easier, but we have huge problems such as identity theft; artificial body parts have extended life, but we have all sorts of problems about who should and should not be a recipient; household appliances have made life easier in some ways, and yet people seem to have less free time and more stress. So, what should we do to manage these advances better? Most research precipitates moral dilemmas and these are often urgent issues because we are not prepared for them.

In this series, we will be proactive by studying some of the research currently being conducted in specific fields. Using the book, The New Humanist, by John Brockman, we will come to appreciate the potential benefits and problems each piece of research presents so that we can think of ways to be better prepared to live with our future.

This series will be led by Betty Loafmann.

 

Sunday, October 15, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006

 

The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners (A Seven-Part Series)

Have you been in conversation with someone who quotes so many Bible verses that you feel intimidated and embarrassed about how little you know about the Bible? Were you ever in a Bible study group when the leader instructed the class members to look up a Bible passage and you weren't quite sure where to look? Have you been invited by someone to attend a Bible study group but thought of many reasons not to go because you were sure you would feel out of place? If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, then this class is for you! Using Donald Griggs' book as our guide, this class will provide an accessible overview of the Old Testament for adults who have -- or fear they have -- little or no Bible knowledge. The book The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners, by Donald L. Griggs, will be available for purchase for $10 following worship on Sept. 24, Oct. 1, & Oct. 8. The class will be led by Associate Pastor Roger Scott Powers.

October 15th Introducing the Bible

October 22th - The Books of the Law

October 29th - The Narratives of Genesis

November 5th - From Egypt to Canaan

November 12th - From Joshua to Nehemiah

November 19th - The Books of the Prophets

November 26th - The Books of the Writings

 
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Sunday October 1, 2006
Sunday, October 8, 2006

 

An Introduction to World Religions (A Five-Part Series)

In a religiously pluralistic world in which religion more often seems to be a cause of war than of peace, it is more important than ever for us to learn about people of other faiths. What do Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists believe, and how do they practice their respective religious traditions? How are their beliefs and practices similar to those of Christians and how are they different? What can we learn from people of other faiths? This five-part series will look at the beliefs and practices of five of the world's major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

The class will be led by Associate Pastor Roger Scott Powers.

September 10th - Judaism: The Religion of a People

September 17th - Christianity: The Way of Goodness and Mercy

September 24th -  Islam: The Faith and the People

October 1st - Hinduism: An Ancient Path in the Modern World

October 8th - Buddhism: The Middle Way of Compassion

 

Sunday, May 14, 2006

 

Called to Service: Stewardship and Progressive Politics

First & Franklin Street church member Mary Washington talks about her call to public service in light of her Christian faith: "Many people tend to think of political and government bureaucratic work as occupations outside of our spiritual experience. This is a mistake, especially for those who desire and work for justice. In fact, a call to service is a great way to be a steward of God's love in the world as an advocate for the needs of people and a manager of all the good gifts we have received." Join us for a conversation with Mary Washington about hearing and responding to a call to serve the public as an elected official.

 

Sunday, May 7, 2006

 

Called to Service: The Story of a Gay Marine Corps Officer

First & Franklin Street church member Frank McNeil talks about his service in the Marine Corps and in particular his service at The White House during the George H. W. Bush administration in light of his Christian faith. "This was before 'don't ask, don't tell' so how do you reconcile wanting to serve your country with also having to deny a huge part of your life. Not being able to really share with colleagues about your significant other and having to almost be a different person with them." Join us for a conversation with Frank about responding to a call to serve our country as a Marine officer.

 

Sunday, March 5, 2006
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Sunday, April 9, 2006

 

The History of Christianity
A Six-Part Overview of the 2,000-Year History of the Christian Church

Join us for this video-based survey course providing glimpses of some of the pivotal events in the spread of Christianity and sketches of great Christian figures who have significantly affected Christian history, thereby shaping the history of the world.

 

Sunday, December 4, 2005
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Sunday, December 18, 2005
9:00am

 
The World Is Flat, And God Is Wired!

An understanding of Advent requires an understanding of the world we share.  For three weeks we will explore and discuss the post-modern world and how we can do peacemaking in a “flat” world.

Led by Rev. Harry L. Holfelder

 

Sunday, November 27, 2005
9:00am

 

William Sloane Coffin – An American Prophet

As Chaplain at Yale University, Senior Minister of Riverside Church in New York City, and the first President of SANE/FREEZE: Campaign for Global Security, the Rev. William Sloane Coffin has been a leading voice of progressive Christianity in America.  Coffin is scheduled to preach at First and Franklin Street on Sunday, November 20.  This morning we’ll have an opportunity to reflect together on his message of peace and social justice.

Led by Rev. Dr. Alison Halsey

 

Sunday, November 20, 2005
9:00am

 

Peacemaking And Parables (Part 3)
Separating the Sheep from the Goats (Mt. 25:31-46)

In connection to our theme of peacemaking, we will explore these texts together with special attention to what we might learn about our involvement in peacemaking as students of Jesus of Nazareth.

Led by Rev. Jan Trammell-Savin

 

Sunday, November 13, 2005
9:00am

 

Peacemaking And Parables (Part 2)
The Parable of the Talents (Matt. 25:14-30)

In connection to our theme of peacemaking, we will explore these texts together with special attention to what we might learn about our involvement in peacemaking as students of Jesus of Nazareth.

Led by Rev. Jan Trammell-Savin

 

Sunday, November 6, 2005
9:00am

 

Peacemaking And Parables (Part 1)
The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids (Matt. 25:1-13)

In connection to our theme of peacemaking, we will explore these texts together with special attention to what we might learn about our involvement in peacemaking as students of Jesus of Nazareth.

Led by Rev. Jan Trammell-Savin

 

Sunday, October 30, 2005
9:00am

 

Making Peace With The Environment (Part 4)
Towards a Holistic Life

How lifestyle changes could contribute to social justice and redeem the biosphere.

Led by J. Russell Tyldesley

 

Sunday, October 23, 2005
9:00am

 

Making Peace With The Environment (Part 3)
Global Warming

The causes and consequences of global climate change.

Led by J. Russell Tyldesley

 

Sunday, October 16, 2005
9:00am

 

Making Peace With The Environment (Part 2)
Ethical Approaches to Nature

Does nature have rights? What do the scriptures tell us?

Led by J. Russell Tyldesley

 

Sunday, October 9, 2005
9:00am

 

Making Peace With The Environment (Part 1)
The Church and the Environment

What has the church’s role been and what should it be?

Led by J. Russell Tyldesley

 

Sunday, October 2, 2005
9:00am

 

Communing with the World

On this World Communion Sunday, we will look at the relationship between human beings and the natural world.  We will watch and discuss “The Unfolding Story,” a 30-minute video in which “scientists, authors, religious leaders, native people, and other visionaries relate the story that is now unfolding of an interconnected, interdependent living universe.”

Led by Rev. Roger Scott Powers

 

Sunday, September 25, 2005
9:00am
Beginning with the Bible: Creator & Creation

The subject of stewardship is found throughout the Bible. We will examine and reflect upon some of these texts. We will also look at the routine practice of receiving an offering as part of worship.

Led by Joanne Noyes-Carey and members of the Stewardship Committee.

 

Sunday, September 18, 2005
9:00am
Conscience In A Time Of War (Part 2)
Facing Terrorism: Responding as Christians

Is there a better way to fight terrorism?  How can we respond to terrorism as faithful Christians?  What is our denomination, the Presbyterian Church (USA), saying about terrorism?  We’ll consider these and other questions as our conversation continues.

Led by Rev. Roger Scott Powers

 

Sunday, September 11, 2005
9:00am

 

Conscience In A Time Of War (Part 1)
9/11 – Four Years Later

On the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, DC, we’ll reflect together on how we’re feeling about the state of the world.  Are we winning the War on Terrorism?  Can it be won?  What about the war in Iraq?  Is the U.S. occupation doing more harm than good?  Should we stay or should we go?  And if so, when?

Led by Rev. Roger Scott Powers

 

Sunday, May 1, 2005
9:00am

 

Wills And Estate Planning

(Last in our 3-Part Series on End of Life Issues, postponed from January due to snow.)

Most of us will leave some wealth behind when we die, whether it be a small bank account, a home, or a million-dollar investment portfolio. If we want some say in how that wealth is distributed – to family members, the church, or other charitable organizations -- it’s important to plan ahead. Wills, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and endowment funds are just some of the vehicles available for making our wishes known.

Haswell Franklin is one of the senior members of our church, having joined as a boy in 1936. He has served in the past as a deacon and on the Session and Trustees. Mr. Franklin is a former Principal in Franklin, Morris & Associates.

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005
9:00am

 

Turning Points: Stories of Life and Change in the Church (Part 4)

See April 3, 2005.

Part 4
The fourth segment considers how a thriving congregation in the Midwest welcomes and includes gay and lesbian members.

 

Sunday, April 17, 2005
9:00am

 

Turning Points: Stories of Life and Change in the Church (Part 3)

See April 3, 2005.

Part 3
The third story recounts a tragic moment of misunderstanding in the life of a young minister and a daring act of reconciliation twenty years later.

 

Sunday, April 10, 2005
9:00am

 

Turning Points: Stories of Life and Change in the Church (Part 2)

See April 3, 2005.

Part 2
The choice between one’s son and one’s church is the focus of the Calhoun family’s story in the second segment.

 

Sunday, April 3, 2005
9:00am

 

Turning Points: Stories of Life and Change in the Church (Part 1)

(A 4-Part Video/Discussion Series)

This powerful video documents how individuals, families, and congregations experience the exclusion and inclusion of gay and lesbian Presbyterians in the life of the church. Biblical scholars and theologians including Walter Brueggemann and Beverly Gaventa provide commentary and interpretation. Produced by the Covenant Network of Presbyterians.

Part 1
The video opens with the poignant visit of Susie Smith, now a minister in the United Church of Christ, to her former Presbyterian congregation in South Carolina. Congregation members speak to the camera and to Susie about how their lives were changed by her presence and her departure.

 

Sunday, February 13, 2005
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Sunday, March 6, 2005
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Sunday, March 20, 2005
9:00am

 

Questions Of Faith Lenten Series

Basic questions of belief and meaning come to us over and over in our lives. Who is God? Who is Jesus? Why are we here? This is an opportunity to discuss such questions with others in the congregation in an informal setting. Each session will include a 20-minute video featuring contemporary religious thinkers responding to a particular question of faith. The Rev. Roger Powers, our associate pastor, will lead the discussion.

 

Sunday, February 6, 2005
9:00am

 

End Of Life Issues - Advance Directives and Health Care Decisionmaking Under Maryland Law

Living wills, health care agents, durable powers of attorney for health care, health care proxies......what are they? How can the use of an Advanced Directive help assure that your end of life health care decisions are respected? We will discuss these and other questions about health care decisionmaking at the end of life. Sample forms will be distributed.

Wendy Kronmiller, Esq., is Deputy Director for Federal Programs at the State's Office of Health Care Quality, responsible for licensure and monitoring of nursing homes and other health care providers including home health agencies and hospices. Previously, she served for ten years in the Maryland Attorney General's Office as an Asst. Attorney General.

 

Sunday, January 30, 2005
9:00am

 

End Of Life Issues - Planning Memorial Services

Most of us have some idea of how we would like to be remembered and what type of funeral arrangements we would prefer, but seldom do we let others know. While it may seem morbid making prior arrangements, they can be a wonderful gift to ones' loved ones. What is involved, what do you need to consider, and how might you go about doing so? Come and find out. You will receive a booklet to give you some guidance. (I know you all are dying to do this!)

The Rev. Dr. Alison Halsey, pastor of the First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, will lead the class.

 

Sunday, January 23, 2005
9:00am

 

End Of Life Issues - Wills and Estate Planning

Most of us will leave some wealth behind when we die, whether it be a small bank account, a home, or a million-dollar investment portfolio. If we want some say in how that wealth is distributed – to family members, the church, or other charitable organizations -- it’s important to plan ahead. Wills, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and endowment funds are just some of the vehicles available for making our wishes known.

Haswell Franklin is one of the senior members of our church, having joined as a boy in 1936. He has served in the past as a deacon and on the Session and Trustees. Mr. Franklin is a former Principal in Franklin, Morris & Associates.

 

Sunday, January 16, 2005
9:00am

 

Remembering Martin: A Conversation With Rev. Marion Bascom

Rev. Marion Bascom, who knew Dr. King as "Mike" and "M.L.," was pastor of Douglas Memorial Community Church for 45 years. A civil rights leader in his own right, Rev. Bascom participated in numerous demonstrations that brought about significant changes in the Baltimore area. One of those changes was the desegregation of Northwood Shopping Center.

 

Sunday, January 9, 2005
9:00am

 

Celebrating 25 Years as a More Light Church:
Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?

On January 7, 1980, the Session adopted a "More Light" policy statement, which said, in part: "We want to be a congregation in which gay people will be welcomed as full participants in the life and worship of the Body of Christ without having to deny or hide their sexual orientation." Twenty-five years later, we gather to look back at this decision -- what it has meant for our congregation, and what it may mean for our future. The Rev. Harry L. Holfelder, Pastor Emeritus, will lead our time of reflection together.

 

Sunday, November 28, 2004
Sunday, December 5, 2004
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Sunday, December 19, 2004
9:00am

 

Virtue Through the Ages

Throughout history each culture has tried to differentiate the "good" people from the rest. In this series, we will look at our own biases and values by first examining the how, why, and what of virtue for other periods in time and then face our own values and rationalizations. The periods include First-Century Christianity, the Renaissance, the Victorian/Industrial Period, and finally, 21st-Century America. Our goal is to help each other further refine our understanding of what it means to be a Christian in action in the real world as we prepare for another Christmas. This four-part Advent series will be led by Betty Loafmann, a recent resident of Baltimore, who graduated from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, served as a consultant to many of the Fortune 500 companies, and now enjoys being a part of the First and Franklin Street congregation.

 

Sunday, November 21, 2004
9:00am

 

Seeking the Welfare of the City

"Seek the welfare of the city . . ." Jeremiah says, "for in its welfare you will find your welfare." What can we do as a church to make more of a difference in the City of Baltimore? Join Roger Scott Powers and members of the Service Committee for a discussion about the needs of Baltimore and opportunities for our congregation to be involved in hands-on urban ministry.

 

Sunday, November 14, 2004
9:00am

 

It’s going to be a blue Christmas . . .
Ideas and strategies to make the holiday season better

The Holiday Season can be a rough time for many of us. Some of us cope with depression. Others of us must deal with difficult family dynamics. With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, Judy Tunkle will offer some ways to prepare ourselves mentally and spiritually for the holidays. Judy is a counselor with Pastoral Counseling Services of MD. In her practice, she works with adults, couples, and teens. Her areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, and trauma.

 

Sunday, November 7, 2004
9:00am

 

Election Results and their Significance

A conversation with Professor Matthew Crenson, Chairman of the Political Science Department at the Johns Hopkins University. He is an occasional guest on the Marc Steiner Show on WYPR. A native of Baltimore, he was educated at the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago. He is co-author, with Benjamin Ginsberg, of Downsizing Democracy: How America Sidelined its Citizens and Privatized its Public (2002). They are currently collaborating on a new book about the growing power of the U.S. Presidency.

 

Sunday, October 31, 2004
9:00am

 

Critical Election Issues at the State and National Levels

Prepare yourself for the election on November 2. Come hear a panel presentation by leaders of the League of Women Voters, including LWV Co-Presidents Loretta Richardson and Gail Sunderman. Issues to be discussed will include health care, public education, housing and community development.

 

Sunday, April 13, 2003
9:30am
Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Kingdom Of God

Harry Holfelder

 

Sunday, April 6, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Kingdom Of God - What Do You Think?

An Intergenerational Event
Alison Halsey

 

Sunday, March 30, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Kingdom Of God (Muslim vision)

 

Sunday, March 23, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Kingdom Of God (Roman Catholic vision)

 

Sunday, March 16, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Kingdom Of God (Jewish vision)

 

Sunday, March 9, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Kingdom Of God In Parables

Alison Halsey

 

Sunday, March 2, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Thy Kingdom Come ... What Are We Asking For?
The Transfiguration

Rev. Betty Loafman

Readings will include:

  • 2 Kings 2:1-12
  • Psalm 50:1-6
  • Mark 9:2-9
  • 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

 

Sunday, February 23, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
Hope And Help For The Addicted: One Solution

Michael Arnot - Patrick Allison House

 

Sunday, February 16, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
BELIEVE - Baltimore's Campaign For Hope

The Mayor's Office

 

Sunday, February 9, 2003
9:30am

 

Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
Drugs And The Addicted: The Christian Perspective/Response

Harry Holfelder - Pastor Emeritus

 

Sunday, February 2, 2003
9:30am
Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
The Evolution Of The Inner City Family: Drugs Define The Picture

Sue Wetsel

 

Sunday, January 26, 2003
9:30am
Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
A Cop On The Drug Beat Who Cares

Officer Don Slimmer - Baltimore Police Department

 

Sunday, January 19, 2003
9:30am
Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
A Juvenile Justice Perspective: The Huge Challenge Of Drugs

John Yates - North American Family Institute

 

Sunday, January 12, 2003
9:30am
Series - Drugs Touching Our Lives
A Drug-Infested Neighborhood: Trying To Change Your Own Backyard

Vaughn Vigil

 

 

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