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

When:

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.