First Congregational Church of Winter Park

Lenten Series 
February 25 - 
March 4, 11, 18, 2015

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"Keep a True Lent" - Faith Cotter

4 WEEK SERIES
 

According to the historical stories in the bible, Moses, Elijah, and Jesus observed a 40-day period of prayer and fasting to prepare for spiritual work. Set on a spiritual foundation, Lent is a season of cleansing the mind and body; however, we often only give up physical or material things that have one dimensional value to our lives.


 

The "Keep a True Lent" class, based on the book of the same name by Charles Filmore, will focus on the idea that one prepares for the resurrected soul by also disciplining the mind in order to be more receptive to God and Christ ideas. Charles Filmore writes, "Lent is a season of spiritual growth, a time for progressive unfoldment. When we can blend and merge our mind with God-Mind, the way is open for the Lord to glorify us and lift us into a higher, purer, more spiritual state." 


 Please join Faith Cotter for a four-week spiritual journey through key concepts of awakening the spiritual mind for communion with God during the Lenten season.

Over the past 10 years Ms. Cotter has taught numerous metaphysical classes, attended over 140 hours of biblical teachings through Unity Church of Christianity and was certified as a Prayer Chaplain. In addition, Ms. Cotter is an Ordained Minister through Universal Life Church and is on the Christian Board of Education at First Congregational Church of Winter Park. 


 

Order your copy to the book and get a head start.


 

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JOURNEYING TOWARD 

HEALTH & WHOLENESS

Presented by the Health & Wholeness Committee

4 Week Series Choice

 

Feb. 25      Emotional Freedom Techniques/Tapping                         When you are upset with yourself or a situation, your brain often up all kinds of negative thoughts & feelings.  EFT/Tapping can be an effective method to alleviate the negativity and calm your brain so you can THINK clearly and act more skillfully. This class will be taught by

Heidi Behr, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Professional, who grew up in Winter Park. She believes in the mind-body-spirit connection & uses this knowledge to help her clients cultivate more peace in their lives.

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 March 4     Healthy Choices On The Road And On The Go!

 

Despite our best intentions to live a healthy lifestyle, our hectic lives often include the challenges of deadlines, late nights, early mornings and meals on the road.  Join Holistic Health Coach Amy White to learn some simple health tips to implement on those days when you are traveling or super busy and on the go. Amy is also an Acupuncture Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist with many years of experience supporting her clients' journeys towards a healthier way of living.     

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 March 11   Yoga Nidra

Want to experience an hour of amazing and energizing relaxation? Join Yoga Instructor Rev. Janis Dey for Yoga Nidra!  This system of relaxation originated in India and is often described as "conscious deep sleep".  Research has proven its many health benefits including stress       reduction and more restful sleep. Yoga Nidra is practiced in a comfortable lying down position where you are guided through a series of breathing exercises and simple instructions. Please bring a yoga mat, if you have one, or a thick folded blanket. If you own a eye sleeping mask, bring that too. 

Please do not wear any fragrances.      

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March 18

   Simple, Real, and Satisfying: 

                A Meal You Will Love to Make & Love to Eat!      

Come and join Regina Buchanan in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. She will guide us in making a natural and easy meal from fresh ingredients, ready in about 30 minutes, that can be eaten with our hands.Advance sign up is appreciated to insure accurate ingredient purchasing. Regina works for Florida Hospital and was formerly our Parish Nurse.

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"Reflections In Clay"
4 Week Series
Class Size Will Be Limited To 
10 - 12 Adults

February 25      Guided Blind Pinch Pot                       
Participants will be led through a blind pinch pot exercise. Participants will be given a ball of clay at the beginning of the exercise.  A moderator will guide them through a meditation exercise during which they will create a pinch pot with their eyes closed. Participants are often surprised by the beauty of their creations.

March 4     Spiritual Wind Chimes                         Our second session, participants will create spiritual
wind chimes. Tones have a healing effect on our bodies, calming our minds and awakening our spirits.  

March 11   Finger Labyrinth 
A Labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tradition and a tool for meditation, mental clarity and a deepening awareness of God. Make your own finger labyrinth (or "Troy Stone") as an accessible means of prayer, contemplation and relaxation. 


March 18  Glazing hand made creations    
Reflections & Explorations - 

LIVING THE QUESTION - Rev. Shawn Garvey

LtQ2 is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers and instead strives to create an environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring what's next for Christianity. Each DVD discussion segment last about 20 minutes, and then we have the rest of the time for open questions and discussion.

 

A truly remarkable resource for a church like ours, this series features such contemporary theologians as Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, Rita Nakashima Brock, Walter Brueggemann, Diana Butler Bass, James Forbes, Yvette Flunder, Emilie Townes, Mel White, John Shelby Spong and many others covering all manner of biblical subjects and themes. 

Come and join us!

    

 Kids Club - Lenten Series!  

4 Week Series

 

Join us each week after dinner (6:15) for Fun!

Grades 1st and up  (BRING A FRIEND)

 

Childcare is available for all children Infant - Kindergarten 

 

Feb. 25 - Cooking Breakfast and Breakfast Games!

March 4 - Cooking Lunch and Lunch Games!

March 11 - Cooking Dinner and Dinner Games

March 18 - Cooking Dessert and Dessert Games!

  **Sign up each week right here to reserve 

your spot and to ensure enough supplies.

KIDS CLUB IS FREE TO ALL


 


Lenten Series 
Dinner 5:30 - 6:05
(Kids Club 1st Grade and Up 6:15 - 7:25)
Childcare available for infants - Kindergarten 
Clean Up 6:05 - 6:15
Adult Classes 6:15 - 7:25
Closing Prayer 7:25 - 7:30
Dinner cost: $7.00/adult - $5.00 children
To Go Meals: Ordered in advance, can be picked up and taken to class or home if you are not able to arrive in time for dinner.
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Registration for classes and dinner are 
VERY IMPORTANT.  Thank you!