Faith Formation Opportunities
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Now What? session is the one hour conversation space hosted by Sylvia, right after the service.
Based upon the themes shared that morning in the sermon, this Q&R time allows for further discussion
to help us think deeply about how we can become people who obey our Lord & Savior, Jesus the Christ naturally.
1 Timothy 4:7-8 offers us a framework stating, "...train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value,
but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
This hour of discussion kicked off for the Fall 2025 on September 7th. Come join us any time you can.
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Book club -- Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Pastor Tyler Staton of Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR is our focus as we consider the role of prayer in our faith life. Meeting first on Wednesday, September 17th, we will start with a soup & bread potluck @ 5:30 pm with content discussion kicking off @ 6:30 pm for one hour. The next group discussions will be held October 8th & 22nd and November 5th & 19th.
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Women's Bible Study meets Monday mornings @ 10 am each week for a 90-minute study and time of reflection on the book of Matthew this fall. Led primarily by Marni Gendron & Andi Zaehring.
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Women's Faith Cafè gathers every Tuesday morning @ 10 am for a time of fellowship, prayer and a short devotional thought. This group is led by Tirica Torres. This is a great entry group for any woman getting to know our community here.
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Men's Bible Study meets every Wednesday @ 12 pm for one hour. While Pastor Greg is on sabbatical, it is best to check with the church office on meeting dates, until it resumes regularly November 12th.
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Lectio Divina - a meditative way to read Scripture
​This weekly offering is held every Thursday @ 12:30 pm. This is a 30-minute, via zoom,
thoughtful, meditative, slow, community-based way to engage Scripture. Our focus is not so much
consumption of a Scripture passage as it is to listen deeply to what God is saying to us through a
particular passage of Scripture. We have spent the past five years in this practice using the Psalms. ​
Contact Sylvia or the church office for the zoom link.
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Spiritual direction is a offering Sylvia is certified to bring to our congregation.
This is a 1-hour, 1x-a-month, meeting where the aim is to listen deeply to God & your own life.
The real director is the Holy Spirit, yet my job is to listen, ask questions and invite you to
notice the fingerprints of God.
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These appointments can be particularly helpful when facing a big decision, responding to tragedy
or a sudden change in lifestyle or upon recognizing a desire to move more intentionally into
your friendship with God.
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If I can help in any way, do not hesitate to reach out. This is such a delightful
hour to share with one another. I have had a spiritual director appointment each month for four
years now and it is an incredible gift to my own growth.
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Walks & talks, meals and shared prayer are always connections awaiting for you.
Please don't hesitate to reach out via email (sylvia@fridayharborpres.org) or call (360-378-4544) to make an appointment.
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