A Spiritual Formation Group helps you put yourself in a place where God can transform your life from the inside out. It is our goal to promote spiritual growth through these small groups and hope you find one (or all) that interests you! For any questions, feel free to contact the church office.
Fall 2021
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Fall Book Series: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey toward Racial Justice, by Jemar Tisby.
Starts: TBD (Note: We have delayed the start of this class for the time being... stay tuned!) Sundays, 9:30–10:30am, in person (in West Wing Sunday school room 105; may also make a Zoom link available) Facilitator: Lynn Underwood Racism is pervasive in today's world, and author Jemar Tisby believes we need to move beyond mere discussions about racism and begin equipping people with the practical tools to fight against it. How to Fight Racism is a handbook for pursuing racial justice with hands-on suggestions bolstered by real-world examples of change. Tisby roots the ultimate solution to racism in the Christian faith as we embrace the implications of what Jesus taught his followers. We encourage you to get a copy of this book beforehand. If money is an obstacle to getting the book, please let us in the church office know—we'd love to have you participate and can help get you a copy! Class discussion will also be supplemented with in-class videos from Jemar Tisby. We hope you’ll make plans to join us! Let Art Wright (pastor@williamsburgbaptist.com) or Lynn Underwood know if you have any questions. |
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Fall 2021 Series: Questions Christians Aren't Supposed to Ask
Starts Sept. 12, 2021 Sundays, 9:30–10:30am, in person (in the South Wing; may also make a Zoom link available by request) Location: The South Wing, first floor (Note this is a change! If you park in the parking lot, take the ramp on the far left of the church buildings, and that will lead you directly to the entrance of the South Wing.If you are coming from William & Mary, it is to the far right of our church campus. You can find a map of our church here.) Facilitator: Art Wright Each week we will discuss questions that are on so many of our minds as people of faith, but we often don't feel like we have a safe space to discuss them! "Why would anyone believe in God in a world with so much pain?" "I have been hurt by the church in the past. Why should I bother with it now?" "Isn't the Bible inherently sexist and homophobic?" "How are we as Christians supposed to relate to people of other faiths?" "If I don't really believe in Hell, can I still be a Christian?" Our weekly topics will be framed with relevant Scripture passages. Our hunch is that while we won't come to definitive answers to all of these questions during the series, we will inevitably have a lively discussion each week. We really do welcome diverse perspectives, too: anyone is welcome to join this group, and we will do our best to create space for folks to discuss and disagree in a kind way with one another! This class will be based on the brand-new book by biblical scholar James V. Brownson (Eerdmans, 2021). We'd love for you to join us. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the start of the fall semester! |
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Upcoming Series
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Brown Bag Bible Study (ON BREAK FOR THE SUMMER)
Facilitator: Art Wright Location: Zoom We plan to resume our weekly Bible study and discussion with our pastor in the fall. We have been meeting via Zoom, but may begin meeting in person in September. Please contact Art Wright for more information. ZOOM LINK |
Previous Groups (2020–2021)
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