Spiritual Formation
We invite you to join us in these unique opportunities to connect with others and explore topics of faith and spirituality in the real world.
Check out our new class schedule –
WAYS TO CONNECT WITH GOD AND EACH OTHER!
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SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
When: Sundays | 8:15am
Who: David Kaiser-Cross
Where: CSR
Enjoy fellowship and a cup of coffee as we consider the Lectionary scripture readings for Sunday Worship and share insights.

CENTERING PRAYER
When: 4th Monday of each month | 5:30-6:15pm
Who: Deb Kaiser-Cross & Mark Dryden
Where: Chapel
Whether you are a beginner or practiced in Centering Prayer, we invite you to drop by after work or before dinnertime. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. No need to sign up, just pop in.

LECTIONARY LUNCH
When: Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Who: Pastor Chip Jurskis, David Cowen & Marthe Hjortshoj
Where: Zoom
Grab your lunch and join Pastor Chip, David, Marthe and other members of the JupiterFIRST team as they read and discuss the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the week.
The weekly readings can be found here.
By joining this group, you will be lending your voice, your thoughts and your insights to the weekly sermon and worship service.

ART & ME
When: Thursdays, June 1, July 6 & August 3 | 6:00-8:00pm
Who: Lori Oberacker-Pardue, MS | LMHC | CNHP
Where: CSR
A class focusing on connecting both spiritually and creatively to the inner you using mixed media such as painting, decoupage and mosaic. The cost is $20 for materials.

JUNE BOOK CHAT
When: Wednesday, June 21 | 6:30-8:00pm
Who: Deb Kaiser-Cross
Where: CSR
Book: How to Begin When Your World is Ending by Molly Phinney Baskette (Christian Pastor, Cancer Survivor, Author and Mom)
As a United Church of Christ pastor, Molly Baskette has been a companion during the most vulnerable and unsettled periods of people’s lives. Weaving together her own story and the stories of those she encountered in her life of faith, Baskette mines joy from all the hardest parts of being human. In doing so, she reminds us that whatever you are going through, someone has been there before you, and found meaning in madness. Please read the book prior to the class – get it here.

SCRIPTURE VERSE MAPPING
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Session 1: Wednesdays, July 12 & 19 | 9:30-11:00am
Session 2: Wednesdays, September 13 & 20 | 9:30-11:00am
Who: Michelle Premuto, Director of Operations, JFC
Material Cost: $8.00
Where: CSR
Verse mapping is a technique used to gain a deeper understanding of God’s word. It is a method of breaking down a verse by identifying and defining keywords, historical context, alternate translations and cross references. Verse mapping goes beyond just reading. It digs into scripture revealing connections, consistencies, and truths in the Bible that are so easily overlooked. This practical Bible study method helps Christians of all levels understand and clarify God’s Word.

JULY BOOK CHAT
When: Wednesday, July 19 | 6:30-8:00pm
Who: David Kaiser-Cross
Where: CSR
Book: The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond (1851-1897)
We invite you to join us to read and discuss this brief (55 pages) but immensely powerful message by acclaimed world traveler, biologist, author and evangelist, Henry Drummond. He asks, “What is the greatest thing in the world, and why is it that we are not kinder than we are?” This biblically based message is sure to enhance your spiritual journey. Please read the book prior to attending class. It’s available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle here.

AUGUST BOOK CHAT
When: Wednesday, August 16 | 6:30-8:00pm
Who: Deb Kaiser-Cross
Where: CSR
Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. This is one of her first books and is a great read. We will also be viewing her TED talk, “The Power of Vulnerability,” one of the five most viewed TED talks in the world. Please read the book prior to attending the class. It’s available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle here.