AT FPC: Journey through Lent with Bible study, special series, journaling, yoga

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

A NOTE FROM DR. CARI:

 

So much to thank so many for in incredible service to First Church. First, special thanks to all of you who helped this past Sunday be such a wonderful appreciation of police officers of the 84^th precinct in the worship service and luncheon.  Thanks to Sonia Wilson, Chris Slowik, Dorothy Gill, Dottie Turmail, Mario and Bernice Adorno, and many more. Second, thanks to Rev. Beth, Jill Huguet, and Mark Elsenheimer for coordinating a great pancake supper attended by 40 individuals who are now even more ready for Lent. And finally, thanks to Dr. Westina Matthews for facilitating a two-week Fireside Chat series on mediation that was a real blessing. As we prepare to journey together through Lent, I trust that many of you will take advantage of the opportunities provided for our church congregation, friends and community.

 

Thanks and blessings to all of you, Rev. Cari

 

THIS SUNDAY, March 1:

At 11 a.m. Holy Communion Service, Dr. Cari Jackson, interim senior pastor, will preach a sermon titled "Living with a Clear Conscience"

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o'Clock Hour continues with a discussion of "Reflection on the Lord's Prayer: A Lenten Study" with David Mullé, leader.

 

Women's Monthly Potluck at 6 p.m. in the Manse.  All are welcome.

 

Other News:

 

Weekly Vesper Service, Enter the season of Lent with an expectation experiencing the Christ within you in new ways. Weekly Vesper Services begin March 4. Services will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by Bible Study at 7 p.m., Elliott Room led by Rev. Cari Jackson.

 

During Lent, join the youth leaders and others in "Examen," a process of discerning God's presence in our lives, originated by St. Ignatius.  In a journal, write down one or two ways God was present in your life and one or two ways you yearned for God's guidance but cannot yet find it.  This is called "CONSOLATION," an encounter with spirit, beauty, truth or human connection that reminds you of God's grace; and  "DESOLATION," the yearning for God's guidance or reassurance in the midst of difficult situation.  Over time, you will see how God wants to be in your daily life.  Consider doing this yourself or checking in with friends or as a family.  For weekly emails about other people's CONSOLATIONS and DESOLATIONS as they study God in their lives, contact Rev. Beth at bethfpc@aol.com.

 

Another Delicious Cuba Fundraising Dinner— benefitiing the White Rose Ministry: Sunday, March 15, immediately after service, Elliott Room. For details, contact Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org

 

Gluten-Free shoutout: Must you or your children avoid eating gluten? Please let us know, so we can arrange for a gluten-free communion option and start strategizing on how to make adjustments at coffee hour and other social events. Please contact fellow gluten-avoider Barbara Palmer, barbarajpalmer@gmail.com

 

Couplehood as Spiritual Path (6 Weeks), an educational interfaith discussion series will be offered starting March 8th from 5-6:30 p.m. in Thurman Room.  Co-operative childcare provided in gym.  For more informatioan, Contact bethfpc@aol.com to RSVP.  $40 materials fee. 

 

Weekly Yoga Classes starting Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. in the Elliott Room. Drop-ins to individual classes are welcome. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $12 per class. For details, contact yoga instructor Maria Cutrona at maria@jamarts.com.

 

Taking Back My Life: Empowering Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Intimate Violence. Thursdays, March 12 – May 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thurman Room. Blending group discussion, individual reflection, journaling, guided meditation, and more. Call DeShannon Bowens at 1-888-896-6845 x1 or email: info@ilera.com to schedule an appointment by March 1. Fee: $5/session.

Join us for the March FPC Membership Class! Three classes required for membership will be held at 10 a.m. March 8, 15, and 22.  Please note: Only members can participate in the upcoming vote for the new pastor. Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com to confirm attendance. 

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?month=9&year=2008

 

Tuesday, March 3:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

 

Wednesday, March 4:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com

Vesper Service and Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Elliott Room

 

Thursday, March 5:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Thursday Night Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m. New members welcome!

 

Saturday, March 7:

Yoga Classes, 1:00 p.m., Elliott Room

 

Who/where to connect:

To give online: Contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find it on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the Site Credits/ Link tab and select First Church Donation Account Setup. Or go to 

https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

At FPC: Police appreciation luncheon, Mardi Gras pancakes, and more

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 22:

At 11 a.m., Dr. Cari Jackson, interim senior pastor, will preach a sermon titled "Pick Up Your Inheritance," Sunday also marks FPC's 15^th Annual Police Appreciation Day: Join us for a special worship service as we express thanks to police officers and pray for them and their families. Following the worship service, join officers and their families during a luncheon in their honor in the Elliott Room.

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o'Clock Hour continues with a discussion of "When Was the Bible Written?" with David Mullé, leader.

 

Other News:

 

FPC's 4th Annual Pancake Supper Celebrating Shrove Tuesday! Pancakes will be served from 6 to 7:15 p.m., in the Elliott Room. The suggested donation is $5 per person and $10 per family, and benefits Touching Tiny Lives in Lesotho, Africa. If you enjoy fellowship, pancakes, and helping others, please RSVP and/or volunteer to Jill Huguet Elsenheimer at hughugj@aol.com.  (Youth especially encouraged to volunteer.)

Fireside in February, led by Dr. Westina Matthews. "In Deep Silence." Learn from the Carthusian Order how to live a calmer, less cluttered, and more God-centered life through documentary excerpts, journaling, discussion, and contemplative silence. Continues Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., Manse Parlor, 128 Henry Street. For details, contact: David Mullé: mulle@sewkis.com or Dr. Westina Matthews: westina@earthlink.net.

 

Ash Wednesday Service.  On Wednesday Feb. 25 at  6:30 p.m, begin your Lenten journey in prayer, reflection, and music in the Elliott Room, with a service incorporating the imposition of ashes or anointing with oil. Enter this season with an expectation experiencing the Christ within you in new ways. Weekly Vesper Services throughout Lent begin March 4. Services will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by Bible Study at 7 p.m.

 

Couplehood as Spiritual Path (6 Weeks), an interfaith discussion series developed by theologians and psychologists, Dr. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, will be offered starting March 8th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Thurman Room.  Co-operative childcare provided in gym.  Jim and Barbara Cummings will be facilitating this series based on DVD presentations of practical tools to help your understanding of the potential for partnership to deepen your spirituality.  Contact bethfpc@aol.com to RSVP.  $40 materials fee. 

 

Weekly Yoga Classes starting Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. in the Elliott Room.

A perfect fit for those new to yoga, those with some experience and those who have a regular practice but would like to take the time to explore a slower-paced class. Take advantage of a relaxed environment to focus on the fundamentals and develop a strong foundation for an educated practice. We will cover basic breathing techniques, basic yoga postures and basic mediation techniques. The class will bring together two traditions that were once one; the Indian practice of body and breath and the Tibetan practice of intention and focus. Drop-ins to individual classes are welcome. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $12 per class. For details, contact yoga instructor Maria Cutrona at maria@jamarts.com.

 

Taking Back My Life: Empowering Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Intimate Violence. Thursdays, March 12 – May 7, 7 to 8:30pm, Thurman Room.  Reclaim your ability to trust your own instincts and move beyond fears of emotional or sexual intimacy, to feel powerful and free. Blending group discussion, individual reflection, journaling, guided meditation, and more. Call DeShannon Bowens at 1-888-896-6845 x1 or email: info@ilera.com to schedule an appointment by March 1. Fee: $5/session.

Join us for the March FPC Membership Class! What is membership? Membership is an affirmation of Christian faith and a public commitment to the mission of the church. Please come to the three classes required for Membership to be held at 10 a.m. March 8, 15, and 22.  Please note: Only members can participate in the upcoming vote for the new pastor. Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com to confirm attendance. 

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?month=9&year=2008

 

Tuesday, Feb. 24:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Fireside in February, 7 p.m., Manse Parlor

 

Wednesday, Feb. 25:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com

Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m., Elliott Room

 

Thursday, Feb. 26:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Thursday Night Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m. New members welcome!

 

Who/where to connect:

To give online: Contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find it on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the Site Credits/ Link tab and select First Church Donation Account Setup. Or go to 

https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

FPC Weekly E-Newsletter

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 15:

At 11 a.m. Rev. Beth Waltemath, Associate Pastor, will preach a sermon titled "When Perfect Love Feels Imperfect"

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o'Clock Hour continues with a discussion of "When Was the Bible Written?" David Mulle, leader.

 

At FPC: Fireside Chats, Police Appreciation, Yoga and more:

 

Fireside in February, led by Dr. Westina Matthews. In Deep Silence." Learn from the Carthusian Order how to live a calmer, less cluttered, and more God-centered life through documentary excerpts, journaling, discussion, and contemplative silence.  Spend two evenings nourishing your soul and learning to find peace in daily life.  On two consecutive Tuesdays, Feb.17 & 24, at 7 p.m., Manse Parlor, 128 Henry Street. For details, contact: David Mullé: mulle@sewkis.com or Dr. Westina Matthews: westina@earthlink.net

 

15^th Annual Police Appreciation Day, Sunday, Feb. 22 .Join us for a special worship service and luncheon to as we express thanks to police officers and pray for them and their families. Following the worship service, meet officers and their families during a special luncheon in their honor. To help by bringing potluck salads and desserts, contact Bernice Adorno at  berniceadorno@aol.com.

 

Be My Partner on a Spiritual Path: A workshop for partnered couples, Sundays, 5-6 p.m., for six weeks starting March 8 in the Thurman Room.  Developed by Drs. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt—theologians, psychologists, authors and founders of Imago therapy method (www.couplehoodasspiritualpath.com). Facilitated by Barbara and Jim Cummings. For details contact Rev. Beth at bethfpc@aol.com.

 

Coming soon: Yoga. An open community class with a suggested donation of $12 per class. A perfect fit for those new to yoga, those with some experience and those who have a regular practice but would like to take the time to explore a slower-paced class. Take advantage of a relaxed environment to focus on the fundamentals and develop a strong foundation for an educated practice. We will cover basic breathing techniques, basic yoga postures and basic mediation techniques. The class will bring together two traditions that were once one; the Indian practice of body and breath and the Tibetan practice of intention and focus. Essentially yoga is a path towards ultimate lasting happiness. Drop-ins to individual classes are welcome.

 

Help Wanted: First Church needs a door monitor to greet and provide directions to people entering the church for various programs on Mondays and Thursdays, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pay is $10 an hour. Please inquire in the church office.

 

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?month=9&year=2008

 

Tuesday, Feb. 17:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Tuesday Tea at 4 p.m., Rose Room

Fireside in February, 7 p.m., Manse Parlor

 

Wednesday, Feb. 18:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com

Midweek Boost at 7 p.m., Manse Parlor, 128 Henry St.

 

Thursday, Feb. 19:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Thursday Night Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. "New members welcome"

 

Sunday Feb. 22:

Annual Police Appreciation Service and Luncheon

  

Who/where to connect:

To give online: Contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find it on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the Site Credits/ Link tab and select First Church Donation Account Setup. Or go to 

https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

FPC Weekly E-Newsletter

THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 8:

At 11 a.m. Janet Bell will preach a sermon titled "Wings." Elder Janet Dewart Bell has worked at Policy Link, the National Urban League, and National Public Radio (NPR), and was an active volunteer in the Obama presidential campaign. She currently serves as the vice president of the First Presbyterian Church Corporation.

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

Annual Called Meeting of the Congregation will begin at 12:15 p.m. The entire congregation is encouraged to come. Hear highlights of 2008, updates from the Pastoral Nominating Committee, and selection of new elders led by the Church-Wide Nominating Committee

 

The 10 o'Clock Hour will resume with a discussion of "Listening for God's Call" (A full list of topics can be found on the church bulletin board and the website calendar.) Led by David Mulle.

 

Other news:

 

Congratulations to Professor Sam Murumba, who was honored at a dinner in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, recognizing his more than 12 years of service on the board of directors for Human Rights Watch, an advocacy group which monitors human rights conditions in 80 countries around the world. Sam will continue as a board member emeritus for the organization. 

 

Annual Police Appreciation Luncheon is on Feb. 22 .We are asking the congregation to bring potluck salads and desserts. Please contact Bernice Adorno for details berniceadorno@aol.com.

 

Help Wanted: First Church needs a door monitor to greet and provide directions to people entering the church for various programs on Mondays and Thursdays, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pay is $10 an hour. Please respond to the church office.

 

The Life and Loss Group meets every Tuesday through February 17. Cost is $100 for the 5 session series. or $25 per session. To register, contact group facilitator, Rev. Charles Monaco, (718) 510-6964 or imagepark@aol.com.

 

Men's Breakfast: Join the men's breakfast group every Wednesday morning from 7:30--8:30 am at the Cadman Plaza Diner. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com for more information.

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?month=9&year=2008

 

Tuesday, Feb. 10:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

White Rose Ministry (Cuba Mission), 6:00 p.m., Rose Room

Life & Loss Group, 6:30 p.m., Thurman Room

 

Wednesday, Feb. 11:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza

Midweek Boost at 7 p.m., Manse Parlor, 128 Henry St.

 

Thursday, Feb. 13:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

 

Tuesday, Feb. 17:

Tuesday Tea at 4:00 p.m., Rose Room

 

Sunday Feb. 22:

Annual Police Appreciation Service and Luncheon

  

Who/where to connect:

To give online: Contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find it on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the Site Credits/ Link tab and select First Church Donation Account Setup. Or go to 

https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

 

To become an FPC member:

Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com, or see Reeves Carter for information about classes for new members.