2012 Summer Institute
Cultivating Simplicity and Generosity in Community
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Sunday, July 8 – Friday, July 13
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The message of the 2012 Global Church Conference on consumption and justice continues to inspire us to see God's world from his perspective, and to respond by living simply and generously both individually and as a community. Seeing, however, is just the beginning of a faithful response; moving forward requires cooperation, courage, and creativity.
Through Summer Institute, we will continue the conversation started at the GCC. We will critically reflect on the seemingly paradoxical call of Jesus to live abundantly while giving our lives away; allow the biblical images of God's kingdom to challenge our notions of scarcity; and open ourselves as a community to the transformation that results.
Summer Institute runs June 3–July 8; sessions will be held at 9:45 and 11:30 am, and are open to all First Pres members and friends. No registration is required.
| Date |
Topic |
Location |
June 3
Week 1 |
Cultivating the Simple Life |
9:45 am Westminster Gym
11:30 am Calvin Room, Geneva Hall |
June 10
Week 2 |
Living Simply |
9:45 am & 11:30 am
Calvin Room, Geneva Hall |
June 17
Week 3 |
Giving Generously |
9:45 am & 11:30 am
Calvin Room, Geneva Hall |
June 24
Week 4 |
Bearing Fruit Abundantly in Community |
9:45 am & 11:30 am
Calvin Room, Geneva Hall |
| July 1 |
No Summer Institute
Celebration of Tim Shaw's Ministry at First Pres |
More information available soon! |
July 8
Week 5 |
Guest Speaker
Nathan George, Founder of Trade as One |
9:45 am & 11:30 am
Room G202, Geneva Hall |
