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Bible Study
When: Wednesdays, September – June, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Fellowship Room
Join Transition Minister Howie Tobak for our seminar-style Bible study. Each week a set of passages is explored using the tools of modern Biblical scholarship, including literary and historical criticism. Through presentation and group discussion, the relevancy of each passage for modern life is examined. All are welcome — no prior experience is necessary.
Bible Study classes are on break for the summer, and will resume in September.
Prayer Group & Prayer Shawl Ministry
When: Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Fellowship Room
The Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Room from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. We have a meditation, a prayer request time when we light candles for loved ones and friends who need extra prayers, and also knit. We join our time to make shawls filled with loving and healing prayers for those who are having difficult periods in their lives or for special celebrations. It is a joy to knit a prayer shawl, a joy to give one and also a joy to receive one. So come and join us… no prior skills are needed, just a willingness to join us in prayer and companionship.
For more information, contact Anne Patterson at wapitterpatter@aol.com.
The Saugatuck Men’s Group
When: Thursday mornings
Saugatuck Men’s Group meets every Thursday morning to discuss matters both secular and spiritual in a spirit of fellowship and without judgment. Together we help spirits grow, so we all can become stronger, more caring people.
For more information, contact Bob Yeager at RYeagerimi@aol.com.
EarthCare / EarthShare
When: First Wednesday of each month*
Saugatuck’s EarthCare/EarthShare group, which usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month, sponsors discussions and panel presentations pertaining to environmental responsibility and the church’s stewardship of the earth.
EarthCare/EarthShare sponsors Earth Day celebrations each year, and involves the Christian Education group in hands-on activities, including taking part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup for the Saugatuck River.
*For more information, contact Cece Saunders at hpix2@aol.com or Russell Brenneman at rbrenneman@optonline.net.
Saugatuck Reading Group
The Saugatuck Reading group reads books both secular and sacred, most recently The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent, a book singled out by The New York Times' editors as "a powerful novel of the Salem witch trials."
All are welcome! If you're interested in joining us, please contact:
William Morse, wmmorse@aol.com
Russ Brenneman, rbrenneman@optonline.net
Tuesday Morning Crafters
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
This dedicated group works on crafts throughout the year for the pre-holiday sale, with all proceeds going to the church. Their talents include wonderful handcrafted note cards, wreaths, jewelry and Christmas ornaments. Through the years the Crafters have been able to purchase many lovely "extras" for the church, including new carpeting, a freezer and re-upholstering furniture. New crafters are always welcome! Join us 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tuesday mornings.
After June 29th, the crafters will be on break for the summer, but will resume in September.