Rev Dr Mary Kay Totty

Advent Book Study –During Advent, Mary Kay Totty is leading a study group on the book “Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting” by Holly W. Whitcomb.   This group will explore what waiting can teach us: Patience, Loss of Control, Living in the Present, Compassion, Gratitude, Humility, Trust in God.  Group will meet virtually via Zoom (video or phone conference) at 8 pm on Tuesdays --Nov  27, Dec 4, 11, & 18.  Contact the church office to let Rev. Totty know youy want to join the group (she will sent you the log-on/call in information)…and order the book on Amazon.

Rev. Mary Kay Totty and Ella Curry: “The Way Forward: Update!” In advance of the UMC Special Session of the General Conference--to be held in St. Louis in February--our pastor and Ella will bring us up to date on what’s happening with “The Way Forward.”  The fate of the UMC in regard to the Book of Discipline and human sexuality is up for grabs—with three different options.   We’ll hear about a fourth option (“The Simple Plan”) and engage in a lively Q&A.   Adult Ed meets in the church Social Hall.  Gather at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and fellowship.

October 21, 10:00 a.m. —   "When Moving to Canada Is Not an Option: Suggestions for Surviving Difficult Times"  -- We are living in a season of unreasonably high stress from presidential antics to the denomination's "Way Forward", to pending mid-term elections to catastrophic natural disasters, and incident after incident of domestic terrorism. Rev. Mary Kay will offer some suggestions to keep from being overwhelmed by the stress of these days and will lead a discussion of coping strategies that attendees have found helpful.   Adult Ed meets in the church Social Hall.  Gather at 9:30 a.m.