Fall Bible Study Series “Hanging in there together” –Sundays, Oct 8-Nov 12
A collaborative teaching series by six CAN members (Ben Park, Lucy Mungai, Babatope Akarakiri, Dana Caraway, John Nelson, Bryan Jon) and coordinated by Deacon Myungchan Kang. Meets from 12-1p in the Parlor.
‘Decentering Whiteness’ discussion group, Sundays Oct 8 & 22, from 1-3p
White supremacy has become more overt & now actively stoked by the highest political office. How do we have a loving, real, compassionate conversation, esp those of us from a white context, about this rising threat? Why do we give “the system” the benefit of the doubt against the testimony of people of color? Why do we blindly obey the law rather than questioning the justice of the legal system? How do we hear the pain of the oppressed, rather than first sympathizing with white fragility? How do we decenter our own whiteness, so that we can live in kinship and community? Pastor Jin will moderate; special thanks to Melody Johnson for organizing – please sign up with her. All welcome.
Trip to Bruderhof Communities, Thur Oct 12 to Fri Oct 20 (travel inclusive)
Our church & Underground Seminary have been invited to visit the communities in PA and upstate NY to learn how they do Christian life together. If interested, cost is $150 (or what you can afford). Questions/signup with Pastor Jin [jin@cando.org].
Couples Ministry, Sat. Oct 14, 10:30a-12:30p in Corner Café
Come for fellowship and a rich discussion led by Elder Shane & Renae Long. Childcare provided; bring dish to share if able. For details, contact Renae at [renaemlong@gmail.com].
ISAIAH Weeklong Training in Mankato
Weeklong Training is Oct 29-Nov 3. The purpose is to equip leaders to become more effective at transformative change in their community. Register by Oct 15: www.tinyurl.com/weeklong2017. See Deacon Stephen Keeler [keeler2521@gmail.com] with questions.
New Member Class on Saturdays, November 11 & 18 from 9a-3p
We cover the history of church and theology, as well as the ethos, leadership & vision of CAN. Sign up with John [johnnelson@cando.org]; childcare available on request.
Fall Play Dates for Moms & Kids, Thursdays from 10-11:30a
A chance for kids to play and for moms to connect. Meets in CAN nursery. For details, see Deacon Felise Park [felise.park@gmail.com].
Fellowship Lunch
Please donate as able to help cover costs & help w clean-up from time to time to keep our lunches working. Questions? Liz Keeler [elizabethakeeler@gmail.com].