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 - "Decision or Division" (Special Sessions of General Conference)
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
