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Memoir Writing as a Healing Practice with Dr. Jamie Marich
Wednesday, April 9th @ 7:00 pm, First Presbyterian, Columbiana
Join THE HUB and trauma therapist Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) for a free workshop on how pen, paper, prayer and a willingness to look into our own lives can help us process and heal. Dr. Marich is the author of You Lied to Me About God, which chronicles the harm caused by weaponized religion and describes how she discovered a healing faith. The author of over 15 books and manuals, Dr. Marich is an internationally recognized specialist int he fields of trauma, dissociation and addiction.
This workshop will appeal to anyone interested in writing, spiritual practices or exploring their own vulnerability. Naming and processing spiritual trauma, especially for those who have been excluded from religious community, will be a specific focus.
Registion and more info at columbianahub.org. / Flier to share with your congregation
Canfield Presbyterian Church
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GIANT EGG DROP for all kids, and kids-at-heart, Canfield Presbyterian Church (140 W. Main Canfield 44406) is hosting the “Giant Egg Drop” on Sat., April 12 beginning at 10 AM. Festivities include a puppet show, egg hunt, and building an “egg protection unit” to keep your egg safe when dropped from different heights, concluding with a bucket truck in the church parking lot. All welcome – don’t miss the “eggs”-citement!
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MAUNDY THURSDAY DRAMA Canfield Presbyterian Church is presenting a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service and drama “Two Faces in the Shadows” on April 17 at 7 PM in the sanctuary. Join us as Peter and Judas meet in the upper room on Friday to recount the events of Jesus’ last night. All are welcome for this moving presentation; the service includes Communion.
The Annual Schaff Lecture in partnership with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Wednesday, April 23. First Presbyterian, Youngstown
2:00-4:00 p.m. Clergy Workshop (registration required)
5:00-6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (registration required)
6:30-8:00 p.m. Worship Service (free and open to the public)
Our lecturer is Dr. Jennifer Carner, the Director of the Preaching in a Post-Christian Age Initiative and visiting assistant professor of preaching at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The workshop is titled The Enduring Power of the Folk Homiletic and Ethic in the Practice of African American Preaching and is open to all clergy from all denominations and backgrounds.
The workshop is limited to 50 seats, the dinner is limited to 100, but the worship service is open to all people without registration.
Please see an updated flier HERE to share with your friends and congregation. Additional details on these events as well as an opportunity to visit the Labyrinth at the church during Lent. Questions can be directed to email at pastor@fpcyo.org or by phone at 330-744-4307.
Updated Events at First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown
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