Maybe We Are Racists
Leaders: Connie Brown and Kris Voss-Rothmeier
Location: The Old Chapel
Racism is a loaded word. When someone is called a racist, the typical response is, "No I'm not!" Meaning, "I don't harbor any ill feelings toward people of color" or "I try to treat everyone fairly, regardless of skin color." This can be true, and at the same time, racism goes far deeper than the way we treat each other as individuals. The full force of this social disease can also be in the financial and political systems that we participate in and in the long-held beliefs that we hold. Join us for a challenging follow-up to Dr. Shirley Jackson's PMC Learns conversation (March 1st) as we take racism education to a deeper level.
March 8- March 22
Leaders: Connie Brown and Kris Voss-Rothmeier
Location: The Old Chapel
Racism is a loaded word. When someone is called a racist, the typical response is, "No I'm not!" Meaning, "I don't harbor any ill feelings toward people of color" or "I try to treat everyone fairly, regardless of skin color." This can be true, and at the same time, racism goes far deeper than the way we treat each other as individuals. The full force of this social disease can also be in the financial and political systems that we participate in and in the long-held beliefs that we hold. Join us for a challenging follow-up to Dr. Shirley Jackson's PMC Learns conversation (March 1st) as we take racism education to a deeper level.
March 8- March 22
Women Talking about Women Talking*
Leaders: Britt Carlson and Brenda Zook Friesen
Location: The Quiet Room
Come gather with other women during the six weeks of Lent as we read and discuss Miriam Toews’ book Women Talking. Based on real events, Women Talking is the story of eight women in a remote Mennonite colony who face an agonizing decision in the aftermath of a series of unspeakable sexual crimes. The book is a uniquely Mennonite reflection on sexual abuse, community, safety, nonviolence, and the nature of forgiveness. Toews grew up Mennonite in rural Manitoba, Canada. Powell’s Books ranked Women Talking as one of their best books of 2019.
This will be a women-only class to give us a safe space to talk about a topic that disproportionately affects women though it also affects men. We strongly encourage participants to commit to coming to at least four out of the six sessions so that we can build trust.
March 1- April 5 / *Women only
Leaders: Britt Carlson and Brenda Zook Friesen
Location: The Quiet Room
Come gather with other women during the six weeks of Lent as we read and discuss Miriam Toews’ book Women Talking. Based on real events, Women Talking is the story of eight women in a remote Mennonite colony who face an agonizing decision in the aftermath of a series of unspeakable sexual crimes. The book is a uniquely Mennonite reflection on sexual abuse, community, safety, nonviolence, and the nature of forgiveness. Toews grew up Mennonite in rural Manitoba, Canada. Powell’s Books ranked Women Talking as one of their best books of 2019.
This will be a women-only class to give us a safe space to talk about a topic that disproportionately affects women though it also affects men. We strongly encourage participants to commit to coming to at least four out of the six sessions so that we can build trust.
March 1- April 5 / *Women only
Adult Bible Study
Leader: Bill Alberts and Rachel Joy
Location: The Office
Our Adult Bible Study provides a quarterly study of the Bible from an Anabaptist perspective. Join us this spring as we explore our theme of “Justice and the Prophets” as we journey through Old and New Testament passages. Curriculum written by Laura Brenneman and Rod Thomas. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Class runs all year
Leader: Bill Alberts and Rachel Joy
Location: The Office
Our Adult Bible Study provides a quarterly study of the Bible from an Anabaptist perspective. Join us this spring as we explore our theme of “Justice and the Prophets” as we journey through Old and New Testament passages. Curriculum written by Laura Brenneman and Rod Thomas. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Class runs all year
What is Faith Formation?
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Faith Formation at Portland Mennonite Church strives to form a bridge between our Christian faith and everyday lives. Our programs are intended to invite people of all ages to grow in faith. At PMC we are striving to be an Anabaptist community, together, with our children, by the grace of God, that is shaped by the life of Christ, that acts with the compassion of Christ, and worships in the name of Christ.
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