As Christians we affirm the belief that God exists in “Three Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” We can more easily grasp the concepts of father and son, but what, or who is the Holy Spirit? Please join Jeff Kirby for this three-week series called 'I Believe in the Holy Spirit'. The class will meet in Building B - Room 152 for three consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 pm.

Join us for a three-week conversation and exploration of the Auschwitz exhibit.

November 3 | 6:30-7:45pm A Conversation with Rabbi Michael Berenbaum and Pastor Adam Hamilton. Rabbi Berenbaum is a writer, lecturer, and teacher consulting in the conceptual development of museums and the development of historical films. He was a curator of the exhibit. For his full bio click here

November 10 | Beginning at 7pm Private event at Union Station to view the exhibit. Tickets are $28, which includes fees for Union Station Restoration and sales tax. Must be purchased ahead of time, entrance times are every 15 minutes, select your time when you purchase. Purchase tickets.

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November 10 | 6:30-7:45pm Join us for an evening of service in The Foundry.

November 17 | 6:30-7:45pm A Roundtable Discussion with Jessica Rockhold, Executive Director at the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education.

Please RSVP and let us know which nights you will attend as we will have limited in person space available. The event on November 3 will be live streamed for those who’d like to watch from home. On November 17 we will offer the option to join in the conversation Via Zoom.

Join us October 20th as we invite Anna Sarol to continue our series of "Courageous Kindness" as she shares her story. There are life-changing moments and there are life-defining moments. For Sarol, she just happened to experience both at the same time. Join us in person or online, just don't miss it!

Join us October 27 as we invite Todd Davidson who leads our Middle School Ministries, to wrap up our series on "Courageous Kindness." Todd will be sharing his story - past and present - and how God is shaping him through cancer. Join us online or in person.

Join us for a discovery of how God has wired you for relationships and service as we dive into the Enneagram (a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions). This three-week class meets Wednesdays, October 13-27, 6:30-7:45 pm in person (Leawood Location, Room B158) and online.

Disciple Bible Study is enriching, informational, transformational, faith deepening and offers time to develop deep lasting friendships as you study, reflect and pray together as a group.

Fall classes are now meeting. We will host new classes this winter. Sign up to let us know your interested.

Books are available to purchase from The Well Bookstore online or at Cokesbury online. All Disciple 1, 2, & 3 classes will be using the new Fast Track materials. Disciple 4 will use the traditional book but use an abbreviated 24 week schedule.

START HERE: DISCIPLE 1 BIBLE STUDY

Disciple 1 provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this Fast Track 24 week study. Disciple 1 is great for those at any place in their faith journey.

THEN CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIES:

DISCIPLE 2 BIBLE STUDY

Fast Track Disciple 2 is a shortened version of the original Disciple 2 study. Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks as they study Genesis–Exodus and Luke–Acts for 12 sessions each. Daily preparation is to read 3–5 chapters of the Bible each day. (Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

DISCIPLE 3 BIBLE STUDY

Fast Track Disciple 3 examines the major and minor Old Testament prophets and the 13 Letters traditionally attributed to Paul. Several themes weave their way through the study-the call to remember; the call to repentance; the need for renewed vision and the place of community. (24 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY

Disciple 4 concentrates on the Old Testament writings not in the Torah or the Prophets, such as Psalms and Proverbs, and the Gospel. (24 week schedule using the traditional study book, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

JESUS IN THE GOSPELS

Jesus in the Gospels digs deeply into the mission and message of Jesus through a detailed and comparative study of the Gospels. Study the name, the place and the people-a commanding, morally compelling figure as portrayed in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (30 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

CHRISTIAN BELIEVER

Christian Believer is a study of the classical doctrines of the Christian faith which includes God's providence, atonement, judgment and eternal life. This class blends together the reading of Scripture with reading classic Christian writings. (30 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

Disciple Leaders

Access notes of several experienced Disciple Leaders on our Small Group Leader Resource Page.

REGISTER

Moms of all ages children, from all over, are invited to connect with others in a virtual format to experience:

• Learning how to be better equipped as a parent through speakers and discussion.
• Growing through a supportive network of moms who “get” it — from newborns to teens.
• Serving not only your family, but also others through outreach opportunities.

Building Better Moms (BBM) strives to build a community of moms who learn, grow and serve together. BBM members meet together in a larger group setting, but are connected with a small group of moms with whom they share connection at each BBM meeting throughout the year. The BBM calendar follows the school calendar year, beginning in September and concluding in May. BBM meets twice a month to enjoy fellowship, speakers and small breakout discussion. All groups also participate in service projects.

All meetings will be held on Zoom with guest speaker content and group connection.
Co-Leaders are Michelle Funk, mom of 3 boys ages 20, 24, 26 and Ashley Ozment, mom of 3 children ages 8, 6, 2 years old.
The cost is $45 for BBM curriculum, guest speaker presentations, logo shirt, and member gift.

Wednesdays: 9:30-11 am
Dates: 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4

Visit https://buildingbettermoms.org for details about in-person groups.

Join in to experience teaching, meaningful discussion, and great connection among others seeking to know more about God through the study of Scripture.

Fall Study

Tracing Grace - Ever wonder about grace? The wonder is in its abundance, promise, rhythm, gifts, power, reach, words and hope. Learn how grace is traced upon and within you, prompting a response to extend grace to others. Each week's class includes teaching points and scripture study, with expressions of prayer, visual art, contemplation and guided discussion. Thursdays, September 9 - November 11, 9:30-11:30, in person or online.

Led by Michelle Funk, Patricia Sanders Hall, Maribeth Hinderer, Shirley Yarick, Ann Morrison, Barb Cook. Materials provided, please bring your bible.

On Demand recordings are posted here each week, new videos posted each Friday:

• Introduction
• Abundance | Handout | Slides
• Promise | Handout | Slides
• Rhythm | Handout | Slides
• Gifts | Handout | Slides
• Power | Handout | Slides

Coffee & Conversation

Visit us on facebook for the latest updates at Strangers No More Facebook page or email rsvpjcrbajc@jewishkc.org to receive meeting details.

For the story behind this group, read this KC Star Article.

Upcoming Events:

• Thursday, Oct 21 at 11 am - Coffee & Conversation at Leawood Pioneer Library or Zoom TBD
• Monday, Nov 1 at 7 pm - Cross-Cultural and Interreligious Experiences in Europe and Middle East presentation, location TBD
• Thursday, Nov 18 at 11 am - Coffee & Conversation at Church of the Resurrection or Zoom TBD
• Monday, Dec 6 at 7 pm - Service Project and Social Time, location TBD

This is a joint project of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee and United Methodist Women of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.

Each month offers a book title to read, with a discussion held the first Tuesday morning of the following month. Most books can be found at a local library or in the church bookstore at a discount, click The Well Bookstore or call 913-544-0240. Please register to receive the Zoom link; group plans to meet online in September and will hopefully move to online soon this fall.

November 2 at 10 am location TBD

• Educated by Tara Westover

December 7 at 10 am location TBD

• Road Called Down on Both Sides by Caroline Kurtz

Read a book each month, for a Zoom discussion about it on the second Thursday evening. Most books can be found at a local library or in the church bookstore, click The Well Bookstore or call 913-544-0240 and ask for a Book Club discount. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

November 11 at 7 pm

• Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography by Harold Ivan Smith

December 9 at 7 pm

• Dinner by Candlelight by Kevin Louise Schaner

Disciple Bible Study is enriching, informational, transformational, faith deepening and offers time to develop deep lasting friendships as you study, reflect and pray together as a group.

Fall classes are now meeting. We will host new classes this winter. Sign up to let us know your interested.

Books are available to purchase from The Well Bookstore online or at Cokesbury online. All Disciple 1, 2, & 3 classes will be using the new Fast Track materials. Disciple 4 will use the traditional book but use an abbreviated 24 week schedule.

START HERE: DISCIPLE 1 BIBLE STUDY

Disciple 1 provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this Fast Track 24 week study. Disciple 1 is great for those at any place in their faith journey.

THEN CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIES:

DISCIPLE 2 BIBLE STUDY

Fast Track Disciple 2 is a shortened version of the original Disciple 2 study. Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks as they study Genesis–Exodus and Luke–Acts for 12 sessions each. Daily preparation is to read 3–5 chapters of the Bible each day. (Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

DISCIPLE 3 BIBLE STUDY

Fast Track Disciple 3 examines the major and minor Old Testament prophets and the 13 Letters traditionally attributed to Paul. Several themes weave their way through the study-the call to remember; the call to repentance; the need for renewed vision and the place of community. (24 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY

Disciple 4 concentrates on the Old Testament writings not in the Torah or the Prophets, such as Psalms and Proverbs, and the Gospel. (24 week schedule using the traditional study book, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

JESUS IN THE GOSPELS

Jesus in the Gospels digs deeply into the mission and message of Jesus through a detailed and comparative study of the Gospels. Study the name, the place and the people-a commanding, morally compelling figure as portrayed in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (30 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

CHRISTIAN BELIEVER

Christian Believer is a study of the classical doctrines of the Christian faith which includes God's providence, atonement, judgment and eternal life. This class blends together the reading of Scripture with reading classic Christian writings. (30 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

Disciple Leaders

Access notes of several experienced Disciple Leaders on our Small Group Leader Resource Page.