Dr. Jim Goss
Four Weeks: Sundays, August 27, September 3, 10 & 24 (No class 8/17)

12 noon - 1 p.m.
Library
Note: This will be a hybrid event and we will provide a Zoom link at a later time.
 

Orthodox Christianity based itself upon the Logos doctrine of the Gospel of John that let to the notion that outside the Christian church, there is no salvation. Had the Sofia speculation been adopted as normative instead, it is possible that Christianity would have seen itself as one of Sophia's children and Jesus as one of her sons. The class will explore these ideas in more detail as they are found in biblical and non-biblical material.

with Chwi -Woon Kim, Ph D

October 15, 2023, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.

Fireside Room

The Bible occupies a central position in the Christian life, given its rich contents, diverse

interpretive traditions, and various receptions. Despite the centrality of the Bible in our faith, not

every reading/interpretation of the Bible has equal validity. Christian history shows that some

interpretations caused immense harm over the years. For the vitality of our faith community, we

need to read the Bible responsibly. Reading the Bible responsibly includes considering a critical

and community-oriented reading of the Bible. Read more about Chwi and the class.  

Garth Lindley is a Climate Reality Project Leader and Director of Development - UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. He will share the story of his hometown of Kingwood, West Virginia and how it has changed during his  lifetime and how Kingwood is a tangible representation of what is driving the climate crisis. He will take the group through the truly underlying issues that are supercharging climate change. 

Sunday, October 15

12 noon - 1:30 p.m.

DCC Library

Sponsored by Compassion, Peace & Justice Ministry (CPJ)

Breath practice seated meditation with small movements, for adults including seniors. We use yoga philosophy texts as a foundation for reflections, with simple, comfortable movements, seated, standing or lying down. No previous experience, or preparation is necessary. All you need is a quiet corner and a device (phone or computer) connected to the internet.

If you would like to join us, e-mail Grazia Jaroff (gjaroff@comcast.net) for the link invitation.
Free of charge; donations go directly to DCC.

Facilitator: Grazia Jaroff
Meets Mondays at 9 a.m. 

Centering Prayer is a practice of silent prayer and meditation based on the contemplative practices of early Christians. The groups enjoy two readings, taken from a variety of faith and wisdom traditions, followed by two periods of silent meditation. The sessions end with the John Philip Newell version of the Lord’s Prayer and a brief discussion.

Two options for Centering Prayer at Davis Community Church:

• Tuesdays at 9-10 a.m. in the Fireside Room
• Wednesdays at 8-9 a.m. online via Zoom:
  

Should you wish to join the Zoom group, just contact the church office for more information. 

All are welcome! We all learn as we go!

Tuesdays @ 11 a.m.

Music Room

The C Street Ukulele Band welcomes uke players and singers of all ages, all levels, to share the joys of ukulele and song! 

Please contact: Lynn DeLapp lynndelapp@me.com,  
Karen Johns: karenlbj@gmail.com or
    Barbara Greene: barbarag1021@gmail.com

Wednesdays, 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

A mid-day time to refresh with prayer and silent meditation. All are welcome!

with Diane Parro

Thursdays through October 19

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

DCC Sanctuary

Come, relax, recharge & return to inner calm. 

Drop in sessions. Suggested $15/class

REGISTER HERE TO PAY ONLINE. 

Tai Ji (aka Tai Chi)  is an ancient Chinese form of moving meditation.

   *Relaxes the body with gentle stretches, loosens joints
   *Silences the busy mind, and uplifts heart and spirit

   *Helps with balance and overall ease and well being

Learn the practice of Tai Ji on selected Fridays. This class is intended for women & men of all ages especially those dealing with stressful circumstances,

and/or physical ailments.

Instructor:  Dr. Gitane, Ph.D., long time Tai Ji practitioner and teacher

Fridays, October 6, 13 & 20

9:30 a.m.

C Street Patio

Suggested: $15 per class.

  REGISTER HERE.

Receive a writing prompt....Reflect....Write....Share as much as you like. 

First Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m. in the DCC Library and via Zoom

Drop in or contact Mary Sprifke for Zoom information. 

First Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom

Please email Martha Teeter, martha.teeter@gmail.com, to be added to a monthly email containing Zoom information.

We gather in a confidential space to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of the finite lives. Free of charge. No registration required. 

This is NOT a grief support group. 

We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug. 

Monday, October 2

First Monday of each month

10-11:30 a.m.

Fireside Room

DCC is offering a series of educational sessions related to dementia. Eleven events – eight videos and three live presentations by experts from the Alzheimer’s Association will support whose lives are touched by dementing illnesses. Selected Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room and via Zoom. 
Free of charge and no registration is required. Read more.
Next Meeting: 10/15 at 2 p.m. in the Fireside Room

Become the  person you want to be. Your true self, wise and loving, is already within you.

Eknath Easwaran’s method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. Based on the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation method, this group meets monthly to practice meditation in a 30-minute meditation. 

This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
Due to the holiday, the group will meet on July 11, 2023 and resume it's regular schedule in August. 

Read more about this method of meditation. Please contact Diana Kado before attending the first time. 

Gentle Reiki sessions with Jazmin Diaz

First and third Saturday of each month

10 a.m.-1 p.m., by appointment

The Gallery

Suggested: $30, 30-minute appt. 

Contact Jazmin Diaz to sign up.