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Study with Rev. Nancy Watson

Two groups meeting mid-May throughout the summer and open to any who wish to join – each week offers a perfect study in itself and you need not attend every week! The author Amy-Jill Levine looks at scriptural passages that have caused people to scratch their heads in bewilderment, consternation or aggravation for centuries. Join as you are able, and be perplexed with us!

Buy your own copy of the book and come prepared to discuss the first chapter, Monday, May 16 or Thursday, May 19.

Monday at 2:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83224031923?pwd=azZCOU1uOVdadlNhMDE2S2NrVkRmZz09 ; Meeting ID: 832 2403 1923; Passcode: 1234

Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
https://zoom.us/j/3397219407?pwd=UEFJNUtQV1k5UmU4Sk5VRnpNRUEvdz09 ; Meeting ID: 339 721 9407; Password: 1501

Wednesday Bible Study

Join us live Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. as Dr. Howell discusses a variety of topics, analyzes scripture, explores current issues, and frequently has special guests. You can watch it any time here, on Facebook live, or on YouTube.

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Ready. Set. Pray.

Led by our clergy and staff, this time of grounding ourselves in our faith and scripture is every morning at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

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Sole Friends

Join us for a time of movement and fellowship together! Sole Friends offers a monthly opportunity to step out in nature and explore the beauty of God’s creation in community together. All fitness levels are welcome! Sole Friends meet the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The meeting locations vary. If you have any questions, email Parish Nurse Lauren Smith at lsmith@mpumc.org. Click the button to learn more and to register for our monthly walk together.

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Yoga + Prayer

Meredith Starling leads in-person gentle yoga sessions on Mondays at 12:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and deep stretch sessions on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in Francis Chapel. These classes are offered simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are required, and a $5 donation is suggested. For more information, email Meredith at starlinm@bellsouth.net or Rev. Taylor Pryde Barefoot at tbarefoot@mpumc.org.

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Centering Prayer

This group will resume in-person meetings on June 6.
Mondays, In-Person, 5:00- 6:00 p.m. in room 024

Centering Prayer is a method of prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence, traditionally called contemplative prayer.  Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active prayer – verbal, mental, or affective prayer – into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Join ongoing sessions of Centering Prayer where you can learn the practice and experience it in a lay-led small group setting. Contact leader, Linda Myers at lindadon56@yahoo.com.

You can learn more about centering prayer and other prayer practices by clicking here

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Traveling Sticks

Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m., In-Person, Room 103

Our knitters and crocheters gather at the church every week.  They begin with prayer and they share joys and concerns as they fellowship while knitting prayer shawls. For more information, email Coordinator Gena Barnett at genab2@gmail.com

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Napa Bible Study

Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m., Zoom

This lay-led group of young adults, working middle-aged adults, and retirees previously met in person at Napa on Providence Road. Email group leader John Clarkson at JClarkson@med.miami.edu for Zoom link and updated information.

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Young Professional Women

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., room 106

All women in their 20s and 30s are welcome to join this group. For more information, email Caitlin Stanley at pattoncr2@gmail.com or Kathryn Vance at kathrynmvance@gmail.com.

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Book of the Month

2022 Pastor’s Book of the Month Club: Each month, Dr. Howell is hosting an informal chance for us to read a book together, listen to a conversation with the author, and then talk with one another about what we think.

In March, we are looking at The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness by Father Gregory Boyle. Start reading, talk with others, and watch for how to connect with a larger group. Rev. Nathan Arledge will lead the discussion.