The heart of this process is in a weekly meeting with about a dozen other people. The group meets for two hours a week for 14 weeks. The first part of the meeting consists of participants sharing their experiences of the past week over a meal. Everyone gets a chance to talk about what is going on in their lives. The second part is about looking at life and faith from a new perspective. The material for this group is drawn from the scholarship of theologians, psychologists and philosophers like Walter Wink, John Dominic Crossan, Silvan Tomkins, Donald Nathanson and Sam Keen. Each group is led by a trained facilitator. A quarterly seminar will also be provided to deepen participants’ exposure to the material and the rich relationships that will grow in the group.
For many people the ROC group has been a life-changing experience. Become a part of one of these learning communities and you may discover, like many of our current participants, that it will provide a balancing element to life that you didn’t know you were missing. For more information on Roots of Change visit www.rootsofchange.com.
ROOTS OF CHANGE GROUPS BEGIN THIS MONTH!
The next opportunity to take the Roots of Change journey begins the week of February 19th. This 12-week experience will gather groups of 10-12 people for 2 hours each week, where participants are encouraged to share a potluck meal and conversation with others while learning about their emotions, motivations and relationships in a supportive environment. Topics covered include: An Introduction to Affect Psychology (Silvan Tomkins), The Role of Shame in Relationships (Donald Nathanson), Better Communication in Conflict (William Isaacs), Jesus’ Third Way (Walter Wink), The Way We Make Meaning (Samuel Bois, Alfred Korzybski, Sam Keen), Enriching Relationships (Don Catherall, Vernon Kelly) and Restorative Justice/Approaches.
The combination of insights and group interaction has been called empowering, healing and “the kind of practical spiritual renewal we need in our times.”
Groups will be offered at the times below:
Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 am (beginning Feb. 19th)
Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm (beginning Feb. 29th)
There is no fee. Past participants have “paid it forward” through donations making this available for anyone interested. Pre-registration is required. To register contact Marianne Wilson at 817-339-5071 or mwilson@myfumc.org.
Click here to register or contact Marianne at 817-339-5071.