“Faith and…” Faith in Christ and four timely topics
Sundays, February 28 and March 7, 14, and 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Join First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard on four Sunday evenings in Lent as they explore how faith in our Lord Jesus Christ intersects with topics relevant to life and ministry in today’s world.
This series is hosted by the Presbytery of Santa Barbara’s Church in the World Committee along with First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard and Church at The Collection.
Faith and Justice
Sunday, February 28, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
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All are welcome at the table as we explore how we might more faithfully and imaginatively practice Biblical Gospel-centered justice in our local communities. Leader: Dr. Tracey Stringer, who led our recent “Rising to the Moment” project. Tracey will be joined by the Justice Team of New City Church newcitychurchla.com where Dr. Tracey is one of the pastors, and by Angel Mortel, who helps local congregations organize and equip their justice teams at LA Voice: www.lavoice.org
Faith and Politics
Sunday, March 7, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
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Join us in a conversation on the intersection of faith and politics in today’s world. Leaders: Rev. Mickey Fenn, The Way Station Community and Rev. Dr. Jeff Hoffmeyer of Boulder, Colorado.
Faith and Conflict
Sunday, March 14, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
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Come to this time of exploring the nature of conflict as an expression of relationship anxiety. Learn how Matthew 18 shows us how to address conflict in such a way that prioritizes healing of the relationship and makes
litigating the conflict secondary. Leaders: Rev. Jen Fraser, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Rev. Dr. Brad Munroe, Presbytery Executive of
Grand Canyon and DeCristo.
Faith and Christian Healing
Sunday, March 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
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Would you like to learn more about the ministry of Christian healing? Let’s come together in the Holy Spirit for a time of worship, teaching, and prayer. Please encourage those in need of healing to attend; we’ll pray for
each person individually. Leaders: Rev. Ted Brandt, First Pres Oxnard and Reverend Canon Mark Pearson, Trinity Church, Kingston, NH. Mark, an Oxford graduate and clergyman for more than thirty years, is the cofounder of New Creation Healing Center in Plaistow, New Hampshire, which combines medicine, Biblical counseling, and prayer to minister to body, soul, and spirit. Mark is the author of numerous articles and four books including Christian Healing: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide, available on Amazon at bit.ly/christianhealing.
