The Dwelling of the Light
Leader: Tom Howard
Location: The Quiet Room
To look at an icon of Christ is to do far more than view an image of a human life lived long ago. As Christians in the Orthodox tradition have understood for nearly fifteen hundred years, it is to be brought into the presence of the one who radiates the light and love of God. Such an encounter cannot leave the viewer unchanged. We’ll be using Rowan Williams’ book to learn how to understand and interact with four classical icons of Jesus: the transfiguration, the resurrection, Christ as a member of the eternal Trinity, and Christ as judge of the world and ruler of all. As readers learn to look prayerfully rather than analytically at these icons, they will find themselves drawn into the energy and action of the icons themselves. Speaking a powerful word of challenge to many of our contemporary concerns and anxieties, these classical works of religious devotion invite viewers to discover and contemplate all that can be found in the face of Jesus Christ. Leader Tom Howard is an icon writer whose pieces are in churches across the Pacific NW.
Class runs Jan 12 - Jan 26
Leader: Tom Howard
Location: The Quiet Room
To look at an icon of Christ is to do far more than view an image of a human life lived long ago. As Christians in the Orthodox tradition have understood for nearly fifteen hundred years, it is to be brought into the presence of the one who radiates the light and love of God. Such an encounter cannot leave the viewer unchanged. We’ll be using Rowan Williams’ book to learn how to understand and interact with four classical icons of Jesus: the transfiguration, the resurrection, Christ as a member of the eternal Trinity, and Christ as judge of the world and ruler of all. As readers learn to look prayerfully rather than analytically at these icons, they will find themselves drawn into the energy and action of the icons themselves. Speaking a powerful word of challenge to many of our contemporary concerns and anxieties, these classical works of religious devotion invite viewers to discover and contemplate all that can be found in the face of Jesus Christ. Leader Tom Howard is an icon writer whose pieces are in churches across the Pacific NW.
Class runs Jan 12 - Jan 26
Nonviolent Communication
Leaders: Nancy Good, Melissa Burton, Matthew Horn
Location: The Old Chapel
Learn a new way to listen, communicate, and understand others and yourself. Marshall Rosenberg, PhD, developed an understanding of communication that we never learned in school which he called Non-violent or Compassionate Communication. On the surface, it is basic - we all share universal needs and we do our best to meet those needs daily. When we meet our needs, we have identifiable feelings associated with those experiences, and when we don’t get needs met, other feelings arise. Learn to express yourself by naming your own feelings and needs and making requests rather than reverting to old patterns of judgement and blame. And learn to listen to others by hearing the feelings and needs behind their frustration, yelling, or sarcasm. This is often a life-changing understanding of human nature.
Class runs Jan 12 - Feb 16
Leaders: Nancy Good, Melissa Burton, Matthew Horn
Location: The Old Chapel
Learn a new way to listen, communicate, and understand others and yourself. Marshall Rosenberg, PhD, developed an understanding of communication that we never learned in school which he called Non-violent or Compassionate Communication. On the surface, it is basic - we all share universal needs and we do our best to meet those needs daily. When we meet our needs, we have identifiable feelings associated with those experiences, and when we don’t get needs met, other feelings arise. Learn to express yourself by naming your own feelings and needs and making requests rather than reverting to old patterns of judgement and blame. And learn to listen to others by hearing the feelings and needs behind their frustration, yelling, or sarcasm. This is often a life-changing understanding of human nature.
Class runs Jan 12 - Feb 16
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 fall as we explore our theme of “Honoring God” as we journey through first Old and then New Testament passages.
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 fall as we explore our theme of “Honoring God” as we journey through first Old and then New Testament passages.
Drop-ins are always welcome!
Class runs all year
Parenting For Pacifists
Leader: Kristin Walker
Location: TBD
Do you have questions about parenting from a Mennonite or pacifist perspective? Let’s pool our knowledge and resources to support each other.
3rd Sundays of the Month
Leader: Kristin Walker
Location: TBD
Do you have questions about parenting from a Mennonite or pacifist perspective? Let’s pool our knowledge and resources to support each other.
3rd Sundays of the Month
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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