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Is the OLD Testament still relevant today? Who wrote it and why? From the Creation story to the Exodus, the stories of the great Kings and Judges, the writing of the prophets, the poetry of the Psalms, the wisdom of Proverbs, and the suffering of Job, the Old Testament is familiar yet mysterious to many of us. We’ll take a NEW look at the OLD Testament through this 2019 video lecture series produced by the Great Courses. These dynamic lectures, given by Robert D. Miller II, Professor of Old Testament at The Catholic University of America, give us a new look at this seminal text with a fresh perspective, rich visual aids and fascinating examination of the original context, shedding light on one of the world’s most beloved books.

We’ll watch the video together as a group and then have a discussion facilitated by Pastor Maureen. This series has 24 episodes, which we’ll watch from October to June, meeting every first and third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. We’ll meet on Zoom in the fall and move to meeting in-person at the church if possible at a later date. All are welcome! Please RSVP to Pastor Maureen to receive the Zoom link, or access the link on our church website in the Members Section under “Wednesday Adult Ed”.

October 7 The Old Testament as Literature and The Creation Story
October 21 Adam and Eve and When Things Go Wrong in the Garden of Eden
November 4 Abraham: The Father of Three Faiths
November 18 Moses and The Exodus
December 2 The Ten Commandments
December 16 The Covenant Code in Exodus and Leviticus at a Crossroads
January 6 Deuteronomy to Kings
January 20 The Book of Judges and The Books of Samuel
February 3 The Books of Kings
February 17 Biblical Short Stories: Ruth and Esther
March 3 Amos: Prophet of Justice and The Prophet Isaiah
March 17 Jeremiah: Persecuted Prophet
April 7 The Book of Daniel and Apocalyptic Literature
April 21 The Study of the Psalms and The Music of the Psalms
May 5 Proverbs: Wisdom Literature and Ecclesiastes
May 19 Job’s Suffering and Understanding
June 2 Slaying the Dragons of the Old Testament

Presented by: Rev. Dr. Velda Love
Racial Justice Minister, United Church of Christ
February 20, 2021 – 10 am – 1 pm
Via Zoom Webinar

On January 6, white nationalists stormed the Capitol leaving behind destruction, death, and a shocked country. What is white nationalism? What is the relationship between white nationalism and contemporary racism? What is the role of the Christian Church? How do we address racialized trauma?

Join the NHUCC webinar (via Zoom) on Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an enlightening discussion of these questions and more facilitated by Dr. Love. The event is free and sponsored by the Racial Justice Mission Group through your OCWM offerings. Register by February 14 in order to receive pre-webinar resources.

Before her call to the national setting of the United Church of Christ to serve as Racial Justice Minister, Dr. Love lived in Chicago. She wrote: “I was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ for more than 20 years. That experience developed my spirituality, theology, biblical understanding and racial justice from an African and African-American perspective. That experience also led to being deeply committed to social justice, gender equality, issues of race and eliminating racism.”

Dr. Love was an adjunct professor and conference speaker at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago from 2008 – 2017 and served North Park University as the director of intercultural justice and learning (2000 – 2016).

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in 1990, and a master’s degree from North Park Theological Seminary in 2006. She attended Chicago Theological Seminary and obtained her D.Min. in 2016, and served various boards and task forces that address interfaith dialogue, homelessness, and youth incarceration.

“Given this critical juncture in our nation, conversations on race are still a priority,” Love said. “Racial justice and racial equality need to be part of our national dialogue. As Christians in the United Church of Christ, we are responsible for changing the narrative of how we engage the Gospel of Jesus Christ that is inclusive, liberating and radical.”

Middle High Youth Group will be meeting once a month on Sunday afternoons outside throughout the spring (weather willing)! Here is the MHYG schedule for the next few months:

February 14^th: Come to MHYG and celebrate Agape Love—the unconditional love God has for each one of us.
March 21^st: This month, MHYG will think about the meaning of Lent, and wiggle through the wilderness together.
April 18^th: It’s the Easter Season! Come to MHYG and celebrate new life.

MHYG is a monthly youth group that welcomes all 5-8^th graders, whether they go to this church, or any church, or none at all! All are welcome to attend this gathering focused on fun, fellowship and faith.

Email Pastor Kate for more information.

Every year, Christians go to church on the first day of lent to mark themselves with ashes, a symbol that reminds us of the impermanence of life and the everlasting love of God.

This year, the ashes are coming to you! Stay tuned for further details of our worship at 7pm on February 17^th for a Lenten prayer service, bringing your ashes with you to participate in this sacred ritual.

Presented by: Rev. Dr. Velda Love
Racial Justice Minister, United Church of Christ
February 20, 2021 – 10 am – 1 pm
Via Zoom Webinar

On January 6, white nationalists stormed the Capitol leaving behind destruction, death, and a shocked country. What is white nationalism? What is the relationship between white nationalism and contemporary racism? What is the role of the Christian Church? How do we address racialized trauma?

Join the NHUCC webinar (via Zoom) on Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for an enlightening discussion of these questions and more facilitated by Dr. Love. The event is free and sponsored by the Racial Justice Mission Group through your OCWM offerings. Register by February 14 in order to receive pre-webinar resources.

Before her call to the national setting of the United Church of Christ to serve as Racial Justice Minister, Dr. Love lived in Chicago. She wrote: “I was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ for more than 20 years. That experience developed my spirituality, theology, biblical understanding and racial justice from an African and African-American perspective. That experience also led to being deeply committed to social justice, gender equality, issues of race and eliminating racism.”

Dr. Love was an adjunct professor and conference speaker at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago from 2008 – 2017 and served North Park University as the director of intercultural justice and learning (2000 – 2016).

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in 1990, and a master’s degree from North Park Theological Seminary in 2006. She attended Chicago Theological Seminary and obtained her D.Min. in 2016, and served various boards and task forces that address interfaith dialogue, homelessness, and youth incarceration.

“Given this critical juncture in our nation, conversations on race are still a priority,” Love said. “Racial justice and racial equality need to be part of our national dialogue. As Christians in the United Church of Christ, we are responsible for changing the narrative of how we engage the Gospel of Jesus Christ that is inclusive, liberating and radical.”

Middle High Youth Group will be meeting once a month on Sunday afternoons outside throughout the spring (weather willing)! Here is the MHYG schedule for March and April:

March 21^st: This month, MHYG will think about the meaning of Lent, and wiggle through the wilderness together.
April 18^th: It’s the Easter Season! Come to MHYG and celebrate new life.

MHYG is a monthly youth group that welcomes all 5-8^th graders, whether they go to this church, or any church, or none at all! All are welcome to attend this gathering focused on fun, fellowship and faith.

Email Pastor Kate for more information.