POP-UP SUMMER DAYS DISCUSSIONS
Sundays - June 14, July 12, & August 9 - 9:45-10:15 AM
CPC Parlor
In conjunction with the 2nd Sunday Summer Socials, join one or more of our light, pop-up discussions based on the Summer Days devotional. Even if poetry isn’t your usual “thing” Mary Oliver is accessible, thought-provoking, and spiritual. Give it a try!
More about Summer Days: At its best, Summer is a season of rest and joy – tapping into the ancient, sacred practice of sabbath restoration. Poet Mary Oliver can help us reconnect with this dimension of summertime, savoring what she calls its “luminous sprawl of gifts.” This devotional is designed to be flexible: use it as an individual practice, in partnership with family or friends, or in some of our pop-up discussions. In each of the four steps, you’ll find a gentle rhythm to guide you: the lighting of a candle, Scripture to pair with poems in Oliver’s Devotions, a short prayer, a song or two and “daily practices” to try. So grab your favorite Bible and Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver (the poems can also be found by searching online). Step by step, we’ll make our way deep into the heart of summer, the heart of sabbath, and the heart of being human: joyful, rested, and free.
Printed copies of the devotional can be found in the Narthex. If you would like a digital copy, please email Phil in the office.
CPC Parlor
In conjunction with the 2nd Sunday Summer Socials, join one or more of our light, pop-up discussions based on the Summer Days devotional. Even if poetry isn’t your usual “thing” Mary Oliver is accessible, thought-provoking, and spiritual. Give it a try!
More about Summer Days: At its best, Summer is a season of rest and joy – tapping into the ancient, sacred practice of sabbath restoration. Poet Mary Oliver can help us reconnect with this dimension of summertime, savoring what she calls its “luminous sprawl of gifts.” This devotional is designed to be flexible: use it as an individual practice, in partnership with family or friends, or in some of our pop-up discussions. In each of the four steps, you’ll find a gentle rhythm to guide you: the lighting of a candle, Scripture to pair with poems in Oliver’s Devotions, a short prayer, a song or two and “daily practices” to try. So grab your favorite Bible and Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver (the poems can also be found by searching online). Step by step, we’ll make our way deep into the heart of summer, the heart of sabbath, and the heart of being human: joyful, rested, and free.
Printed copies of the devotional can be found in the Narthex. If you would like a digital copy, please email Phil in the office.
FEASTING ON THE WORD
Sundays, 9:15-10:15 AM
CPC Parlor
On Summer Break until September 13
A thoughtful conversation-based class inspired by the Revised Common Lectionary using the Feasting on the Word curriculum from PC(USA). Each session is an independent lesson - come to one, to a few, or many. All are welcome!
CPC Parlor
On Summer Break until September 13
A thoughtful conversation-based class inspired by the Revised Common Lectionary using the Feasting on the Word curriculum from PC(USA). Each session is an independent lesson - come to one, to a few, or many. All are welcome!
PILGRIMAGE CLASSES
The Pilgrimage is a nation-wide, multi-congregation ministry, led by our pastor, Rev. Dr. Paul Lang, for Christians hoping to grow deeper in their faith. Classes are offered in person at Cary Presbyterian Church as well as live-streamed.
