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THIS Sunday, Sept. 28, we have our Creation Care Picnic. It will be from 1 till 3 p.m. at Townsend Park. A map can be found here: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Townsend+Park+Cannonsburg&fb=1&dtab=7&cid=10363693373460445879&li=lmd&z=14&t=m Info on the park here: http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisureAndTransit/Parks/townsend.html As for ideas: Basically, if you decide to

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Please join us for an exercise in prayerful reading of the Scriptures--lectio divina--Wednesday, May 28, at 10:00 am. An ancient tradition of contemplation, this discipline helps us rest in the transforming power of God and God's word. We will meet at St. Mark's Episcopal, 134 Division NW, in downtown Grand Rapids. Limited parking is available in the church lot; notify the receptionist that

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We are created in God's image and we have ways of trying to explain or understand that truth. Wouldn't it be refreshing to take it as it stands? That is, to grasp that we reflect him in our journey, we are "like" him though he is "otherly". One of the predominate ways we "grow up" is through experience. We figure it out as we go. What if it was that way for God? Perhaps he "knows" the outcome but

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Conversation Wednesday - february 13, 10:30 a.m. Topic: Pubs, Clubs, & Alt. Worship in England As Experienced by Lori Wilson in January of 2008 Professor Kevin Corcoran, of Calvin College, led a group of students to England this past January. Lori Wilson, who has been involved with emergent west michigan, also joined the trip. She will be facilitatating a conversation around the things they

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Smoke and Mirrors (Advertising • Media • Worldview) An evening with Walt Mueller from the Center for Parent Youth This generation of students is the most marketing-targeted generation of all time. Consequently, marketers know them, pursue them, and reach them with advertising efforts that are shaping students' worldviews and behaviors in significant ways - both in terms of who they are now and

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Conversation Wednesday - january 9, 10:30 a.m. ~ trying another new place... free parking too! Dillenbeck's Coffeehouse 1059 W Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: (616)458-5716 Fax: (616)458-5749 An award-winning coffee shop that features espresso beverages, sodas, sandwiches, soups and a wide variety of scrumptious desserts. They offer free parking, drive-thru service and an outdoor

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the update - december 6 of 2007 Conversation Wednesday - december 12, 10:30 a.m. place: Urban Mill Cafe 235 W Fulton St Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-6455 For lots of reasons people didn't connect last month. Ty got in a car accident on Fulton on his way into town. Others seemed to pass by one another at the Urban Mill. Let's try this again this month. Next Wednesday ... 'what does the

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Wednesday - November 14 @ 10:30 a.m. place: Urban Mill Cafe 235 W Fulton StGrand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-6455 directions click here FREE PARKING for first 60 minutues. $1.50/30 minutes after first hour --- For this month --- Our world is changing and the emergent discussion it trying to see how life, faith, God and relationship will be a part of the new world that continues to develop.

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the update - september 30 of 2007 Conversation Wednesday - october 10, 10:30 a.m. next wednesday ... a cup of joe... with conversation! "justice in the burbs - or wherever you live" place: Urban Mill Cafe 235 W Fulton St Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-6455 directions click here FREE PARKING for first 60 minutues. $1.50/30 minutes after first hour Earlier this month we had a

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the update - september 10 of 2007 Conversation Wednesday - september 12, 10:30 a.m. This Wednesday ... a cup of joe... with conversation! place: Urban Mill Cafe 235 W Fulton St Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-6455 directions click here FREE PARKING for first 60 minutues. $1.50/30 minutes after first hour Summer has come to an end; churches are again filling with people who are

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the update - july 6, 2007 Conversation Wednesday - july 11, 10:30 a.m. Next Wednesday ... Sabbath: Is it for you? So, what does it look like to avoid legalism and yet find some sort of Sabbath in your life? Pastors: Do you find time for Sabbath besides Sunday? Youth Pastors: Do you ever stop or do you just hang with kids 24/7? Real Job People: Is the weekend for anything else besided

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Conversation Wednesday - june 13, 10:30 a.m. This Wednesday ... it's you! After a number of months reading and listening to The ONE Campaign, Doug Pagitt, and N.T. Wright, it's our local voices (and friendships) this month. Take your thoughts, questions, and listening ears this month. Let's simply have conversation around the kingdom issues of significance within our faith communities.

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This week Wednesday night Doug Paggit will be in town, and he is willing to hang out with us, share some thoughts on the latest with emergent village, and just share good conversation. Check your e-mail on Tuesday as we finalize the time and place early this week. ______________________________________________________- Conversation Wednesday - may 9, 10:30 a.m. Next Wednesday ... Sara

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the update - april 6, 2007 ~ Good Friday Edition ~ Conversation Wednesday - april 11 @ 10:30 a.m. Next Wednesday ... we will be looking at the third section of N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our time on Wednesday will allow for those of you who have read the third to help lead us in conversation. We

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Conversation Wednesday - march 14 @ 10:30 a.m. THIS WEEK!!! ... we will be looking at the second section of N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our time on Wednesday will allow for those of you who have read the second section to help lead us in conversation. We encourage engagement for those who have not read

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Conversation Wednesday - february 14 @ 10:30 a.m. THIS COMING WEEK!!! ... we will be looking at the first section of N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our time on Wednesday will allow for those of you who have read the first section to help lead us in conversation. We encourage engagement for those who

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Conversation Wednesday - february 14 @ 10:30 a.m. With a new year upon us, we are hoping to encourage you forward. For the next couple of months we will be looking at N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to together evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our gatherings will allow for those of you who have read the particular section to lead us in

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Christmas is less than half a breath past us; a new year has arrived several days ago. And I'm increasinlgy realizing that we need to be intentional about our theology. I hope your Christmas was filled with much awe as we celebrated the birthday of Christ coming to earth. With three young kids in our home, it has been a wonderfully good holiday season this year. It has also been difficult to

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Conversation Wednesday - november 8 @ 10:30 a.m. topic... a conversation around "The Secret Message of Jesus" by Brian McLaren. ________________________________________________________________ IF you have yet to find the online monthly Next-Wave, here is the most recent e-mail with links. Dear Friends and Readers of Next-Wave: Michael Spencer's cover story: Suggestions for Critics of the

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Conversation Wednesday - october 11 @ 10:30 a.m. topic... A new way to be human: considering dualism & Christian materialism (what does it mean to be human?) Kevin J. Corcoran, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College will be leading us in conversation this month!

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Conversation Wednesday - september 13 @ 10:30 a.m. topic: Men & Women in Leadership in the church This is a potential two part morning. First: Dr. Sarah Sumner will be addressing the topic, "Men & Women in Leadership." She will be speaking at Cornerstone University from 9-9:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Dr. Sumner is Professor of Theology and Ministry at Azusa Pacific University,

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The following article is located at:http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/009/10.54.html Together in the Jesus Story --- Bob Webber's fingerprints are all over a new call to live the narrative that really matters. Interview by David Neff posted 08/25/2006 09:30 a.m. • Related articles and links Northern seminary's Bob Webber likes to tell this story. One day during his tenure at Wheaton

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A SEAT AT THE TABLE... Emerging Women Leaders - An East Coast Gathering 2006 The Emerging Women Leaders - An East Coast Gathering will facilitate discussions that are directly related to women, encouraging them to boldly emerge as leaders in this 21st Century. The conversations are inclusive of diversity of leadership styles and opportunities. The facilitated sessions will enable all women

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