Drum
Circle
Saturday, June 21
10-11:30am, Sanctuary
10-11:30am, Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday Service
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Deep Dive into the Divine: For the Sake of the World
A Five-Part Class in Person with Scott Quinn
Sanctuary, First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, 939 B Street
Thursdays - March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
When we take a deep dive into the Divine, we risk authentic intimacy with God and our truest self. It’s a courageous dive because along the way we encounter all that impedes the free-flowing divine love, such as our outgrown images of God and places within us that have not yet believed or received unconditional love.
Join us for a five-week journey of spiritual practice, meditation, discussion, scripture, poetry, and reflection. Each class builds upon the previous one as we go deeper into the divine Mystery, guided by signposts to divine intimacy within Christianity and other faith traditions. Between classes you will have a spiritual practice to practice and will be invited to have one 15-minute conversation with a fellow participant to share experiences, questions, and reflections.
How do you know if this class might be for you?
Suggested donation: $100 for the five week session. Scholarships available. Contact Jeannette Anglin (Info in church directory) or through the church office.
Registration is required: Email the church office at [email protected] or phone 707-762-8269.
If you have questions about the class or need help discerning if the class is a fit for you, please contact Scott Quinn: [email protected].
Scott Quinn is an ordained Lutheran minister and Interfaith minister, and was an educator and spiritual director at an interfaith spirituality center in Austin. He serves as faculty and as a student supervisor for the spiritual direction programs at The Chaplaincy Institute and San Francisco Theological Seminary and has also served as Executive Director of the Marin Interfaith Council. Scott lives in San Rafael where he has a spiritual direction/supervision practice, and where he and his partner tend many pets and a large garden. His website is: www.scottquinn.net.
Sanctuary, First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, 939 B Street
Thursdays - March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
When we take a deep dive into the Divine, we risk authentic intimacy with God and our truest self. It’s a courageous dive because along the way we encounter all that impedes the free-flowing divine love, such as our outgrown images of God and places within us that have not yet believed or received unconditional love.
Join us for a five-week journey of spiritual practice, meditation, discussion, scripture, poetry, and reflection. Each class builds upon the previous one as we go deeper into the divine Mystery, guided by signposts to divine intimacy within Christianity and other faith traditions. Between classes you will have a spiritual practice to practice and will be invited to have one 15-minute conversation with a fellow participant to share experiences, questions, and reflections.
How do you know if this class might be for you?
- Do you seek a freer, more honest relationship with God and wish to release old beliefs about God and yourself that are untrue and no longer serve you? (1 Corinthians 13:8-13)
- Are you ready to bring God your doubts, uncensored truth, pain, flaws, burdens and find not only relief, but in the process also become more intimate? (Matthew 11:25-28)
- Do you want to attune yourself to recognize God’s presence, the Everywhere-Sacred, in the ordinary moments of your life? (Luke 24:30-35)
- Are you passionately curious to know who you really, ultimately are - to know deep within that you, God, and all life are not separate, but One? (John 17:11)
Suggested donation: $100 for the five week session. Scholarships available. Contact Jeannette Anglin (Info in church directory) or through the church office.
Registration is required: Email the church office at [email protected] or phone 707-762-8269.
If you have questions about the class or need help discerning if the class is a fit for you, please contact Scott Quinn: [email protected].
Scott Quinn is an ordained Lutheran minister and Interfaith minister, and was an educator and spiritual director at an interfaith spirituality center in Austin. He serves as faculty and as a student supervisor for the spiritual direction programs at The Chaplaincy Institute and San Francisco Theological Seminary and has also served as Executive Director of the Marin Interfaith Council. Scott lives in San Rafael where he has a spiritual direction/supervision practice, and where he and his partner tend many pets and a large garden. His website is: www.scottquinn.net.
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CHAT and Craft Friendship Gathering
Saturday, September 21
10:30am, Koinonia Hall
All women of FPCP, and visitors who worship with us, are invited to gather on Saturday, September 21 for a “CHAT and Craft” friendship gathering in the Fireside Room, beginning at 10:30 a.m. through early afternoon. Notice that the CHAT is emphasized. Lets get to know each other and deepen friendships. You don’t craft? Then come and CHAT! Bring your lunch and let’s spend some time together. If you CRAFT, then bring your own project or we will have two projects available to work on. We will make knotted fleece blankets for COTS. Also, we will have the opportunity to create prayer chains for personal use or to give as a gift. All materials for these two crafts will be provided. Please meet us in the Fireside Room at 10:30. Bring a bag lunch and a drink if you're able to stay through lunch. We look forward to good company, some laughs, and getting to know each other better.
Saturday, September 21
10:30am, Koinonia Hall
All women of FPCP, and visitors who worship with us, are invited to gather on Saturday, September 21 for a “CHAT and Craft” friendship gathering in the Fireside Room, beginning at 10:30 a.m. through early afternoon. Notice that the CHAT is emphasized. Lets get to know each other and deepen friendships. You don’t craft? Then come and CHAT! Bring your lunch and let’s spend some time together. If you CRAFT, then bring your own project or we will have two projects available to work on. We will make knotted fleece blankets for COTS. Also, we will have the opportunity to create prayer chains for personal use or to give as a gift. All materials for these two crafts will be provided. Please meet us in the Fireside Room at 10:30. Bring a bag lunch and a drink if you're able to stay through lunch. We look forward to good company, some laughs, and getting to know each other better.
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Lenten Book DiscussionSunday, March 17
11:00am, Fireside Room Pastor John will be traveling to Germany this year to follow in the footsteps of one of his heroes in the faith, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian who lost his life in WWII because of his Christian faith and opposition to the Nazi regime. One of John's stops will be the Bonhoeffer Haus in Berlin, where Dietrich's family lived and where he was arrested by the Gestapo. Join us for a conversation about this fascinating, inspirational, and very human follower of Jesus. What might befriending Bonhoeffer mean for us and the ways we live our lives today?
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Ash Wednesday Service - TONIGHT
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Featured + Upcoming
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Jim Donnelly Memorial
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Memorial Service for Jim DonnellyJoin us this Saturday for a very special time of worship, celebrating the life of Jim Donnelly, and grieving his absence. Join us in the sanctuary (masks required), on Zoom, or watch the service live on YouTube.
Saturday, October 22, 1:00pm First Presbyterian Church | 939 B Street, Petaluma |
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First Presbyterian Church is located on 3.5 acres of land, a short 12 minute walk from downtown Petaluma. Our sanctuary offers seating for 300 people, a concert grand piano, an electric organ, and exceptional acoustics for vocal and instrumental performances. Our fellowship hall has a full kitchen, with indoor and outdoor dining possibilities, and our Fireside Room is the perfect setting for small group meetings. Our ample parking lot can accommodate most campus events. This could be the perfect place for your wedding, music recital or concert, memorial service or spiritual retreat. Contact the church office for a visit and for more information.
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Statement of Inclusion
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First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma affirms the worth and dignity of all people. We are all created in God’s image, and in Christ we are all children of God. Just as Jesus welcomed everyone into his fellowship, even those who traditionally had been marginalized, we welcome all people to our congregation regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, socio-economic status, or political beliefs. All are welcome to worship, serve, and participate fully in the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church; and all who profess faith in Jesus Christ are welcome to become members, with eligibility for its leadership and offices...continue reading
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