We will explore how service—whether in uniform, in classrooms, hospitals, conservation crews, or community programs—can transform both individuals and the nation. Young Americans gain more than purpose—they build life skills, [...]
“Leaving the Mechanized Amish – Part II” – An eye-opener! From someone raised Amish. Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! Click here on Sunday to [...]
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? [...]
Justice is a frequent topic in political discussions today. That was also true in the distant past, and there are striking applications of those ideas to current politics. We will [...]
The Hartford Mutual Funds Company commissioned Dr. Joe Coughlin of the MIT AgeLab to study “aging well.” What his team determined was that “Our real social security, in fact, is [...]
Join Mary Fehr, avid quilter, to learn about the rich history and artistic depth of quilting. Topics include its origins, significant cultural/historical movements such as the Quilts of the Underground [...]
Why are boys falling behind in school? From early struggles to harsher discipline, boys—especially marginalized ones—face a system that doesn’t match how they develop and learn. Join us to unpack [...]
Just as women in the US experience cultural pressures to conform to a feminine ideal, a parallel (and opposite) set of pressures exists for men. The focus of the presentation [...]
Have you ever set an intention to start a spiritual practice, but found it to be daunting, lifeless, or impossible to maintain? Take heart! There are so many possible forms [...]
This session will continue the Christian spiritual tradition in the West through the Middle Ages and the influence of the Protestant Reformation. Note: Part I will be reviewed in case some [...]
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This session will examine spiritual factors that influenced early Christianity, beginning with documentation in the New Testament concerning Jesus and Paul, then briefly mentioning Gnostic beliefs, and finally addressing the [...]
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