Congregational NewsCongregational Newshttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012-03-31T13:30:33ZSquarespaceHoly Week Serviceshttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/3/31/holy-week-services.htmlBob Cornwall2012-03-31T13:17:56Z2012-03-31T13:17:56ZMetro Coalition of Congregation's Leaders Traininghttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/3/30/metro-coalition-of-congregations-leaders-training.htmlBob Cornwall2012-03-31T00:15:24Z2012-03-31T00:15:24ZFaith in the Public Square Releasedhttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/3/25/faith-in-the-public-square-released.htmlBob Cornwall2012-03-25T20:27:09Z2012-03-25T20:27:09ZEnergion Publications is pleased to announce the release of a new book in its Politics category, Faith in the Public Square by Dr. Robert D. Cornwall. This 182 page book contains 55 essays that address current issues in government and the role that people of various faith traditions can play.
]]>Lenten Devotional Available Onlinehttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/2/23/lenten-devotional-available-online.htmlBob Cornwall2012-02-23T14:32:43Z2012-02-23T14:32:43ZDHM OFFERS LENTEN STUDY RESOURCE
The Season of LentDisciples Home Missions is offering The Season of Lent, a free resource written by the Revs. Betty Miller Green and Irvin W. Green, who is transitional pastor at Fifth Christian Church in Cleveland, Ohio. The work contains a description of the season, a glossary of Lenten terms, and daily meditations.

The Season of Lent is sponsored and distributed by DHM’s Christian Education Ministry. Download The Season of Lent from DHM’s website at: www.discipleshomemissions.org/pages/CE-Lent.

Check for other Lenten resources under the Resources for Congregations link on disciples.org or by following this link: www.disciples.org/Resources/LentandEasterResources/tabid/705/Default.aspx

 

]]>Community Candlelight AIDS Memorial Servicehttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/2/7/community-candlelight-aids-memorial-service.htmlBob Cornwall2012-02-07T20:19:38Z2012-02-07T20:19:38Z 

A body of local churches has come together to remember God’s children who have lost their life to AIDS and to support their loved ones. Please join us at the First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, on Sunday, February 26th at 7 p.m. for a memorial service followed by a special time of fellowship. During this time you will have a unique opportunity to honor loved ones at the AIDS Memorial tree and to view panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Pastor Bob Cornwall has been asked to be the preacher for this event.  

 

For more information, contact Susan Anderson Dale at 248-646-6407 ext 3160

]]>Conversations on Islam and Christianity -- Begins February 15http://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/1/30/conversations-on-islam-and-christianity-begins-february-15.htmlBob Cornwall2012-01-30T15:51:48Z2012-01-30T15:51:48ZAs a follow up to our Fall series on Islam, Professor Saeed Khan, has agreed to participate in a series of monthly conversations on Islam and Christianity.  We will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Panera Bread Company located at 1325 Coolidge Highway (in the shopping center on Coolidge at Maple in Troy.  

We will gather around a table in the back section of the restaurant, share a drink and food (if you like), and enjoy conversation about our two faith traditions.  Pastor Bob  and Saeed Khan, who is a Lecturer on Islam and the Near East at Wayne State University, as well as being a founder and Fellow of the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding, will lead this open discussion.

The series is set to run for four months -- February through May.   

 

]]>A New Year's Video Message from General Minister Sharon Watkinshttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/1/28/a-new-years-video-message-from-general-minister-sharon-watki.htmlBob Cornwall2012-01-28T20:29:02Z2012-01-28T20:29:02ZSharon Watkins, our General Minister and President has shared with us a message through video for the new year.  You are invited to view, consider, and respond.

 

 

This video is found at Sharon's blog:

http://www.disciples.org/OfficeoftheGeneralMinisterandPresident/SharonsBlog/tabid/758/EntryId/57/A-New-Years-Message.aspx

]]>Andru Bemis Concert -- March 4http://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/1/26/andru-bemis-concert-march-4.htmlBob Cornwall2012-01-26T15:08:39Z2012-01-26T15:08:39Z“Speaking Generously” A Workshop for Congregational Stewardship Leadershttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/1/10/speaking-generously-a-workshop-for-congregational-stewardshi.htmlBob Cornwall2012-01-10T23:43:07Z2012-01-10T23:43:07ZSaturday, February 25th from 9-12

At Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

3955 W. Big Beaver Road (Big Beaver and Adams)

www.centralwoodward.org

248-644-0512

Troy, MI 48085

 

This seminar will offer a comprehensive look at both the Biblical/Theological themes and the “best practices” that combine to proclaim the abundance of God and create generous faith communities.  Persons attending this workshop will be equipped with texts that inform our faith around the multi-faceted issue of stewardship (it is about more than just money!) so that we move beyond giving that is motivated by guilt or a “give to get” theology.  Participants will also learn the key policy and practice issues that enable people to practice generosity and keep the congregation focused on its mission and ministry (rather than “meeting the budget” concerns).

 

This workshop is being offered at no cost to participants, though participants are invited to provide a donation to defray travel costs.  In addition, a light lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served after the workshop for a $5 donation.  Please RSVP for lunch.  A Personal Finance workshop will follow after lunch.

 

Our presenter for the workshop is:

 

Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer, the first “Minister for Faith and Giving for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  In this position he heads the Center for Faith and Giving  (http://centerforfaithandgiving.org).   For twenty-five years he has led congregations in Ohio and Indiana in achieving high levels of financial support for local and global missions and he now shares his experi­ence across the life of the whole church.

His energy, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit enhance gifts in both business and ministry. He brings a biblically based understanding about stewardship combined with theological integrity and weds them to the current trends and best prac­tices related to spirituality and money. In his workshops and writings, Rev. Barkhauer also talks about the multiple understandings about stewardship in the biblical witness as they touch the whole life of a person of faith. 

He is a graduate of Ohio University (Athens), Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis), and did Doctor of Ministry studies at Ashland Theological Seminary (Ashland, OH).  He is married to Laura and they share three grown children.

]]>“Living Abundantly” A Workshop on Personal Finance and the Christian Householdhttp://centralwoodward.org/news/2012/1/10/living-abundantly-a-workshop-on-personal-finance-and-the-chr.htmlBob Cornwall2012-01-10T21:04:09Z2012-01-10T21:04:09Z

Saturday, February 25th from 1-2:30

At Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

3955 W. Big Beaver Road (Big Beaver and Adams)

www.centralwoodward.org

248-644-0512

Troy, MI 48085

 

Join us for a conversation about personal finance that offers a practical and “hands on” approach to getting your own household in financial order.  The bible praises good managers of resources – and understanding your personal finances can bring you peace in your family and relationships – while helping you to build the capacity to practice generosity the way you would if you could!  Participants will be given resources and strategies to improve their personal economic situation.

This workshop is being offered at no cost to participants, though participants are invited to provide a donation to defray travel costs.  In addition, a light lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served before the workshop for a $5 donation.  Please RSVP with office for lunch.  A Stewardship workshop will precede lunch from 9-12.

 

Our presenter for the workshop is:

 

Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer, the first “Minister for Faith and Giving for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  In this position he heads the Center for Faith and Giving  (http://centerforfaithandgiving.org).   For twenty-five years he has led congregations in Ohio and Indiana in achieving high levels of financial support for local and global missions and he now shares his experi­ence across the life of the whole church.

His energy, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit enhance gifts in both business and ministry. He brings a biblically based understanding about stewardship combined with theological integrity and weds them to the current trends and best prac­tices related to spirituality and money. In his workshops and writings, Rev. Barkhauer also talks about the multiple understandings about stewardship in the biblical witness as they touch the whole life of a person of faith.

He is a graduate of Ohio University (Athens), Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis), and did Doctor of Ministry studies at Ashland Theological Seminary (Ashland, OH).  He is married to Laura and they share three grown children.

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