Upcoming events.

Pub Theology Night
May
20

Pub Theology Night

Wouldn't you love to get together at a pub and talk theology?  Theology is just talking about God, life, and everything else. Bring your questions and thoughts for a PUB THEOLOGY NIGHT.

Tonight’s get-together will be at OddStory Brewing, 1604 Central Avenue

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Newsletter Article Deadline
May
23

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for June’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)
Jun
1

Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 1 (June 1) - “The Way of Jesus”

1. Believe that following the path of the teacher Jesus can lead to healing and wholeness, a mystical connection to “God,” as well as an awareness and experience of not only the Sacred, but the Oneness and Unity of all life.

2. Affirm that the teachings of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness, Oneness and Unity of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom, including Earth, in our spiritual journey.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)
Jun
1

Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 1 (June 1) - “The Way of Jesus”

1. Believe that following the path of the teacher Jesus can lead to healing and wholeness, a mystical connection to “God,” as well as an awareness and experience of not only the Sacred, but the Oneness and Unity of all life.

2. Affirm that the teachings of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness, Oneness and Unity of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom, including Earth, in our spiritual journey.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)
Jun
8

Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 2 (June 8) – “Radical Welcome & How we Live our Faith”

3. Seek and create community that is inclusive of ALL people, including but not limited to: • Conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, • Believers and agnostics, • Those of all races, cultures, and nationalities • Those of all sexual orientations and all gender identities, • Those of all classes and abilities, • All creatures and plant life.

4. Know that the way we behave towards one another and Earth is the fullest expression of what we believe, therefore we vow to walk as Jesus might have walked in this world with radical compassion, inclusion, and bravery to confront and positively change the injustices we experience as well as those we see others experiencing.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)
Jun
8

Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 2 (June 8) – “Radical Welcome & How we Live our Faith”

3. Seek and create community that is inclusive of ALL people, including but not limited to: • Conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, • Believers and agnostics, • Those of all races, cultures, and nationalities • Those of all sexual orientations and all gender identities, • Those of all classes and abilities, • All creatures and plant life.

4. Know that the way we behave towards one another and Earth is the fullest expression of what we believe, therefore we vow to walk as Jesus might have walked in this world with radical compassion, inclusion, and bravery to confront and positively change the injustices we experience as well as those we see others experiencing.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)
Jun
15

Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 3 (June 15) - “Living the Questions and a non-Violent God”

5. Find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning with an open mind and open heart, than in absolutes or dogma.

6. Work toward peace and justice among all people and all life on Earth.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)
Jun
15

Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 3 (June 15) - “Living the Questions and a non-Violent God”

5. Find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning with an open mind and open heart, than in absolutes or dogma.

6. Work toward peace and justice among all people and all life on Earth.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Jun
20

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for July’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)
Jun
22

Class - Progressive Christianity (in person)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 4 (June 22) – “Creation Care of the Earth and Our Selves”

7. Protect and restore the integrity of our Earth and all of Creation.

8. Commit to a path of life-long learning, compassion, and selfless love on this journey toward a personally authentic and meaningful faith.

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Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)
Jun
22

Class - Progressive Christianity (Zoom)

Do you have questions about Progressive Christianity? The Bible and gender? Reading the Bible literally or not? Evolution? The Big Bang? Join Rev. Gregg Carlson on the first four Sundays in June at either 12:30pm in person or 7pm via Zoom.

If you have specific questions around the weekly themes you would like to ask in advance, please contact Rev. Gregg Carlson (gregg@convergenceus.org).

Week # 4 (June 22) – “Creation Care of the Earth and Our Selves”

7. Protect and restore the integrity of our Earth and all of Creation.

8. Commit to a path of life-long learning, compassion, and selfless love on this journey toward a personally authentic and meaningful faith.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Jul
18

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for August’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Aug
22

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for September’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Sep
19

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for October’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Oct
24

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for November’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Nov
21

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for December’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Dec
19

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for January’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Chattanooga Sister Cities - Flavors of the World
May
1

Chattanooga Sister Cities - Flavors of the World

Save the date for the annual Flavors of the World gala!

You can sample dishes representing the City of Chattanooga’s eight global sister cities — Wuxi, China; Hamm, Germany; Wolfsburg, Germany; Givatayim, Israel; Nizhny Tagil, Russia; Gangneung, Republic of Korea; Tono, Japan; and Accra, Ghana.

Global entertainers will kick off the event at 6 p.m., and the international cuisine will be served along with salad, bread and dessert beginning at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a nominal fee of $15 per person to cover the costs of the food, wine, and entertainment. Advance tickets are required and are via the link below until May 4.

Chattanooga Sister Cities: Flavors of the World Tickets

Please note: you MUST be a member of Sister City Association of Chattanooga in order to attend.

If you would like to join Sister City Association of Chattanooga (dues are only $30 per person annually or $50 per couple annually), you can go to our website and see the payment options.

If you want to find out more about this organization, please contact Karen at fraufrizz@aol.com or SCA at SCAChattTN@gmail.com.

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Pub Theology Night
Apr
29

Pub Theology Night

Wouldn't you love to get together at a pub and talk theology?  Theology is just talking about God, life, and everything else. Bring your questions and thoughts for a PUB THEOLOGY NIGHT.

Tonight’s get-together will be at OddStory Brewing, 1604 Central Avenue

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Inside-Out Work Day
Apr
26

Inside-Out Work Day

Do you enjoy working in the yard? A garden? Planting? Playing in the dirt?

Join us this Saturday as we tackle our bucket list of to-do items to spruce up our outside space at Pilgrim! Here are the things we will be taking on (either actually doing, finishing up, or planning):

  • establish an irrigation plan

  • inventory and purchase tools needed to maintain the grounds

  • add planters to the front and back entrances

  • memorial garden

  • complete the raised-bed preparation

Question? See Jared Ross.

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Easter Sunrise Service
Apr
20

Easter Sunrise Service

Join us for the Sunrise Sunday morning service. It will be held at the Brainerd Mission Cemetery.

Be sure to bring a chair to sit on as we will be outside and there are a limited number of benches.

The service will be available via Facebook Live.

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Newsletter Article Deadline
Apr
18

Newsletter Article Deadline

Today is the deadline for articles for May’s version of the monthly newsletter, Pilgrim’s Progress.

These articles do not have to be long.  They could just be a few sentences.  If it is a longer article, please cap it at 500 words so it will fit on one page.  If an article needs a picture, e.g., Pilgrim Profiles, please provide that too.

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Maundy Thursday
Apr
17

Maundy Thursday

We will have a Tenebrae service with Communion at 7pm. We will gather around the table to commemorate the Lord’s Supper.

It will be held onsite at 400 Glenwood Drive.

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Lenten Bible Study
Apr
16

Lenten Bible Study

We will meet for a series of six Wednesdays to discuss the book of John.

There will be a simple soup supper at 6pm prior to the Bible study at 7pm.

Come for a time of warmth, reflection and fellowship Wednesday evenings during Lent.

This study will be facilitated by Rev. Katharine Howe Toledano.

It will be held onsite in the Parlor, and via Zoom, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87211508439.

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