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Open
Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
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In many ways, the motto of the United Methodist Church sums up our
class, because we seek to welcome all seekers and to explore both
traditional and non-traditional approaches to understanding and
practicing the Christian life and faith journey.
Our mission is to be open to and pursue God's truth wherever it
may be found and wherever it may lead us and to try to apply and
exhibit that truth in our daily lives.
About our
class:
- Our
class includes men and women of all ages, married and single. Some
are members of FUMC, others are not. We are an open and diverse group
that is serious and committed to sharing in study and growth - yet
our class is informal. We are not afraid of differences of opinion,
and we care for, support, and encourage each other.
What and how do we study?
- Class
time is devoted chiefly to round-table discussion of a book or viewing,
then discussing, an audio visual program chosen by the Vice-President
and a committee from the class. Several members of the class take
turns as discussion leaders.
- Resources the class has used, besides
the Bible, include books by Leslie
Weatherhead
 ,
Paul
Tillich ,
John
Shelby Spong ,
C. S. Lewis
, and Elaine Pagels
, as well as several Bill Moyers
video
series. Recent studies have included:
Where does
the Open Door Class meet?
- We
meet in the Rec. Lobby basement area of the Education Wing in room
2-R.
What
time do we meet?
- Our
class meets from 9:15 to 10:15 each Sunday morning, allowing time
for members to attend either the 8:30 or 10:30am Worship Services
at FUMC.
Fellowship
Activities:
- Our
one major social / fellowship activity is a Super Bowl Party in
February. We share a pot luck meal, watch the game on TV, enjoy
each other's company, and elect officers for the new year.
For
more information about the Open Door Class, contact:
If
you have questions or comments, please contact Troy
Sims at 940-766-4231 x229.
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