First United Methodist Church

THE HISTORY, THEOLOGY, and MISSION of OUR METHODIST CHURCH
A Seminar for First United Methodist Church in 2019


LEADERS:              Rev. Christopher Millay and Rev. Dr. Mike Rynkiewich
VENUE:                  Fourth Sunday of every month in Wesley Hall
TIME:                     9:15 - 10:15am
PARTICIPATION:  Three Adult Sunday School Classes, and anyone else who wants to join in
                              and learn.
FORMAT:               Potluck Breakfast, Round Tables, Lecture followed by discussion.


TOPICS:

January 27 -    "The Holy Mystery"  Why do we celebrate communion every Sunday?
                         Rev. Christopher Millay
February 24 -   "Friendship Evangelism" Isn't it the Pastor's job (not mine) to attract new people
                         to church?
                         Rev. Dr. Michael Rynkiewich
March 24 -       "Recite the Creed"  Where did these come from?  Can't we get an updated version?
                         Rev. Christopher Millay
April 28 -          "The Practice of Member Care"  Invite, Nurture, Retain.
                         Rev. Dr. Michael Rynkiewich
May 26 -           "Cracking the Code"  What does Revelation say about the Rapture, Tribulation,
                         and Millenium?
                         Rev. Chrisopher Millay
June 23 -          "Christianity 101"  What does God reqiure of us?  Rather, what's the minimum
                          I can get by with?
                         Rev. Dr. Michael Rynkiewich
July 28 -           "Living in Wesley Hall"  What does it mean to be a Wesleyan Methodist?
                         Rev. Christopher Millay
August 25 -      "Pride and Prejudice"  When have the Methodists been wrong?
                         Rev. Dr. Michael Rynkiewich
September 22 - "Onward Christian Soldiers"  When have the Methodists been right?
                         Rev. Christopher Millay
October 27 -     "Ministry and Mission"  What's the difference?  Can I pay someone to do mine?
                         Rev. Dr. Michael Rynkiewich
November 24 - "The Christian Year"  Why different calendars?  Where does Thanksgiving fit"
                         Rev. Christopher Millay
December 22 -  "Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter" Where do these holidays come from?
                          Rev. Dr. Michael Rynkiewich