We start our new Program Year with ... the end. In Christ, death is not the scary monster it often seems. As St. Francis said, death becomes instead a companion, a sibling, a fellow creature of God's providence. This series will be about equipping ourselves to face our final days with that peace of God which excels all understanding, by not shying away from our death but facing it with confidence and competence. Middle and High School youth are also welcome to attend, with appropriately adjusted activities provided.

Sep 15 | "The Gift of Grief" with Kathryn Kinjo-Duncan

Sept 22. |. Grief, Continued
Last Sunday, Kathryn gave a wonderful presentation on grief, but we only got half-way through it! Her talk brought to the surface various forms of grief that many of us are carrying, so it's important to me that we make time to conclude this conversation. Therefore, let's switch the schedule a bit. 

• This Sunday, Kathryn will continue her session on the Gift of Grief.

• My funeral planning class -- which at someone's brilliant suggestion I am renaming "Putting the Fun Back in Funerals" -- will be on Sunday, October 6.

It's also quite apparent that death, grief, and end-of-life decisions are topics that we should return to on a regular basis in one format or another. As we continue in this series, let me know of specific topics or conversations you would like to see us have in the future. 

Sep 29 | "Legal and Financial Planning" with guest expert speakers

Oct 6 | “Puttin the Fun Back in Funerals” with Pastor Dan