Summer Book Group at various Cookeville Coffeehouses

Reading or owning the book is not required to attend. All are welcome. We will meet for 4 weeks & discuss a different book each week. 

Week 1. July 11. Rob Bell. What We Talk About When We Talk About God. Meet at Poet's on the square to discuss Rob Bell's new book. 
http://www.amazon.com/What-Talk-About-When-God/dp/0062049666/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372821463&sr=1-1&keywords=rob+bell

Week 2. July 18. Meet at The Corner. Christian Wiman. My Bright Abyss.
http://www.amazon.com/My-Bright-Abyss-Meditation-Believer/dp/0374216789/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372864989&sr=1-1&keywords=abyss+christian+wiman

Week 3. July 25. Meet at Perk Up. Jonathan Martin. Prototype. 
http://www.amazon.com/Prototype-Happens-Discover-Youre-Jesus/dp/1414373635/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372865048&sr=1-1&keywords=prototype+jonathan+martin

Week 4. August 1. Meet at Sweet Sallies. Cynthia Bourgeault. The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three: Discovering the Radical Truth at the Heart of Christianity
http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Trinity-Law-Three-Christianity/dp/1611800528/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372865091&sr=1-1&keywords=cynthia+bourgeault

Ash Wednesday & Lent

Today is Ash Wednesday, which begins the time of prayer, fasting, & reflection called Lent. Ecumenical imposition of ashes, today 12 noon -1 pm at Tennessee Tech University, inside the UC lobby unless this weather lets up, then on the South Patio.

This Sunday night at C2G, Pat Handlson and Andrew Smith with co-preach on the meaning of Lent with a message called Sin To The Wild. 

Little Drummer Boy / Drumcircle Boyz

Jesus 4 President

This Fall at C2G

Today, Dr. Troy Smith wraps up his preaching series on healing. Excerpts from his sermons are available on his YouTube channel.

Coming up on Sunday, September 16, we will be meditating or 'praying the scriptures,' with C2G's own unique version of Lectio Divina. 

Then on Sunday, September 23, we welcome talent from the community to share sacred songs, stories, poems, dances, jokes, what have you, with another installment of "Open Mic for the Soul." 

As always, we blend supper and the service, gathering from 5-7pm most Sundays while Tech is in session in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian Church.

For Churches & From Our Church: A message for Upper Cumberland Pride

Come ToGather joyfully supported the first Upper Cumberland Pride on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Embrace all persons as children of God, created in the image of God, unconditionally loved by God & of sacred worth, including yourself.

Seek out & join companions who are passionately committed to ending discrimination, offering sanctuary, & achieving equality for LGBT persons & their families.

Break the silence & challenge the conspiracy of false witness borne against LGBT persons & their families in both church & society.

Nurture a theology & practice of hospitality within your church family, ministry, &   community.

Create & foster safe, welcoming, & affirming spaces for LGBT persons, parents, &     families to come out, to live with integrity, & to tell the truth of their lives & faith stories.

Start conversations about love, sexual ethics, marriage, & faithful relationships for all   persons regardless of sexual orientation or gender.

Celebrate your life & faith journey as a gift from God & be the change you seek to make in the church & world.


Adapted from More Light Presbyterians.
http://www.mlp.org/

Pass It On / Love,Love,Love - Michael Humber Sings On Easter Sunday at Ensor Sink