Chair yoga is a form of yoga that accommodates individuals of all skill levels, making it a wonderful way to relax midday/midweek. The sessions focus on proper breathing, stretching from head to toe, and improving balance, all while utilizing the support of a chair. Chair yoga practices twice per week from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the church. New members are welcome. There is no cost or sign-up required. The class is led by FPC's former faith community nurse, Catherine Lynn.
Lectio Divina (“Sacred Reading”) and Visio Divina (“Sacred Seeing”) are ancient spiritual practices in which the written word and visual images are used as a way of listening for God. Join us in the Chapel for an introduction and practice of these spiritual disciplines. All are welcome, but we would appreciate your registering so we know how many people are coming. Breakfast will be served afterward. This event is part of our Contemplative Summer Practices Series. We are hosting three contemplative events this summer as a way to bridge the contemplative service's summer pause: labyrinth walk and picnic, Lectio Divina/Visio Divina and breakfast, and centering prayer and breakfast.
The group will meet virtually every two weeks and will study "Wake Up to Wonder: 22 Invitations to Amazement in the Everyday." The meeting dates are June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, and August 6 and 20.
We will read “Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. This historical novel imagines the story of a real-life record-breaking thoroughbred ("Lexington") who won his last race in 1855. Interwoven with that story, Geraldine Brooks adds a modern-day plot involving a painting of the horse and its bones. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism. Join us for a light lunch and table discussion about the book. Purchase the book online here, or pick up a copy from the church for $10 in June.
