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Mohandas Gandhi: Essential Writings. Selected with an Introduction by John Dear Book Discussion Facilitated by Laura Anderson Four Wednesdays, August 25 – September 15 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room Join us for a 4-week discussion of the challenging and life-changing principles raised by Mohandas Gandhi in a selection of his writings. Feel free to grab dinner at the farmers’ market and join us as we consider the life of this remarkable servant-leader and reflect on the relevance and impact of his words in our lives today. Please get a copy of the book and read the introduction by John Dear (pp. 17-48) before our first meeting. The book (title above) is part of the Modern Spiritual Masters Series, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2002. ISBN-13: 9781570754326. ISBN-10: 1570754322.
Starting September 19: Sunday Morning Formation Offerings for Fall
“A Multitude of Blessings: A Christian Approach to Religious Diversity”
Facilitated by Rev. Kristin Stoneking, Campus Minister at UC Davis
This class will discuss what it is to live as a Christian in our Multi-Faith context. An ordained United Methodist minister, Rev. Kristin Stoneking serves as Campus Minister and Director at the Cal Aggie Christian Association, a ministry of Davis Community Church. She is also the founder of its Multifaith Living Community. Currently a Ph.D. student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA focusing on faith formation of young adults in pluralistic environments, Kristin is a regular guest lecturer at Pacific School of Religion and has presented nationally and internationally on campus ministry and the Multifaith Living Community model.
The Gospel of Mark: Chapters 11-16
Facilitated by Jim Goss
This nine week class will explore the passion story in Mark where the author invents a last "holy week" for the ministry of Jesus to prepare those in his community for facing their own persecutions and sufferings following the war with Rome in 66-70 C.E. and prior to what Mark believed would be the last decade before the end of the world. The first session will review the main themes of the first 10 chapters so one need not have attended previous classes to participate in this study.
Gandhi Now
Facilitated by Vicky Powers, Nadene Donner, and Carol Stedronsky
How does Mahatma (Mahondas) Gandhi's message relate to us in the twenty-first century and how does this lead us to respond to his teachings and his hopes for humankind?
Come explore the life of Gandhi from the perspective of his grandson. Read from Gandhi's own teachings and wisdom and discover how you resonate with his message through art and your original written word. We will be sharing our work in our newly launched "art gallery" in the coffee gathering area of the Sanctuary in the weeks following the class. This experience will culminate with the visit from Rajmohan Gandhi at Davis Community Church on October 24th.
Retreats Coming Soon... Intimacy, Abundance and Scarcity Offered by Spiritual Directors Gerry Hair, Joe Yun and Elizabeth Andrea 
October 1-3, 2010 Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe Details to follow - limited to 12 participants
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SMALL SPIRITUALITY GROUPS
Small groups are currently forming at DCC. For additional information please contact Betty Lou Schultz at
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS
Looking for a Spiritual Companion? DCC has a number of trained and experienced spiritual directors who will, by appointment and often on a sliding scale, provide guidance toward listening for God’s call in your life. Email
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BIBLE STUDY
Monday Noon Bible Study
DCC offers a Bible study every Monday at noon in the church Library. The group reads the Bible and, often, an accompanying book to study the Bible in depth and at a slow pace. Give it a try.
MEDITATION
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary area
This group explores the Eight Point Meditation Method as well as other methods of meditation. Newcomers are welcome
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