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“Jonah and the Wailing” (Bible Class)

Posted on by Rev. Ron Bartlow

While the number one thing we may think of from it is the “big fish,” the Biblical narrative of Jonah, from the 12 minor prophets, describes our perennial struggle with change. This Bible Study, tentatively titled “Jonah and the Wailing” (because change makes us want to wail!), will look at the narrative of the Book of Jonah as humorously illustrative of the work of changing to meet “adaptive” challenges. “Adaptive” challenges are described in a variety of sociological works as challenges that are new and not resolvable with previous knowledge or skill; we must learn new things and adapt to the challenge.

Messy Church

Posted on by St. Paul's UMC

What is “Messy Church”? Well, it’s an all age worship experience that explores God’s love in an accessible way. At Messy Church, today’s busy households of all shapes and sizes are invited into a welcoming space to experience faith. Everyone is welcomed as they are. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, tidy or messy, have questions or doubts, are filled with joy or struggling with life you will be welcomed at Messy Church.

Jonah – Agent of Change

Posted on by St. Paul's UMC

In this series, we take a walk through the Book of Jonah – on the surface, one of Scripture’s funnier stories. Taking a deeper dive though, we can see how the story points out how Jonah at first resists, then leads, adaptive change. His response to God’s call to lead change presents us with the proverbial anxiety and resistance of change leadership. Each week, we explore a different chapter.