Growth Groups at Pine Street Church
Dear Pine Street Church Members and Friends,
Welcome to the first-ever semester of Growth Groups!
This brand new Pine Street Church small group ministry is one of the most practical ways to connect with others, grow your spiritual life, and feel a sense of belonging. Growth Groups give leaders and participants the time and space to focus on particular topics and personal passions or interests, to deepen relationships with God and with each other, and to have some fun within a 6-12 week, topic-based small group setting.
These registration-based, short-term small groups provide diverse opportunities for Pine Street Church members, newcomers, and friends, to meet with 4-15 people (this sometimes varies) for approximately 6-12 ninety-minute gatherings.
Whether a longtime member, first-time guest, or a friend-of-a-friend, Growth Groups offer a way for everyone to connect.
Take a look at the fall 2017 Growth Group offerings below, pick one (or more) that fits your interest and schedule, and see what a difference it can make in your life. You can use the registration form at the bottom of the offerings list to sign up today!
Expectantly,
Andrew
Welcome to the first-ever semester of Growth Groups!
This brand new Pine Street Church small group ministry is one of the most practical ways to connect with others, grow your spiritual life, and feel a sense of belonging. Growth Groups give leaders and participants the time and space to focus on particular topics and personal passions or interests, to deepen relationships with God and with each other, and to have some fun within a 6-12 week, topic-based small group setting.
These registration-based, short-term small groups provide diverse opportunities for Pine Street Church members, newcomers, and friends, to meet with 4-15 people (this sometimes varies) for approximately 6-12 ninety-minute gatherings.
Whether a longtime member, first-time guest, or a friend-of-a-friend, Growth Groups offer a way for everyone to connect.
Take a look at the fall 2017 Growth Group offerings below, pick one (or more) that fits your interest and schedule, and see what a difference it can make in your life. You can use the registration form at the bottom of the offerings list to sign up today!
Expectantly,
Andrew
Centering Prayer
Description: Centering prayer is a form of Christian meditation that has been an integral part of the life of many Christians. Flinder's book Enduring Grace introduces us to the lives of women from the Middle Ages who,were considered saints, who committed themselves to prayer and serving. Many of the female saints of the Middle Ages practiced contering prayer. Our group will practice centering prayer together and then discuss one chapter of the book Enduring Grace each week.
Dates: Mondays October 16 - December 11
Time: 12:00 Noon
Place: Pine Street Church
Number of participants: 3 minimum/7 maximum
Anticipated cost: $10 book fee
Leader: Karen HadleyDike is a Registered Nurse and Ordained minister who is excited about sharing and growing in the practice of Centering Prayer.
Description: Centering prayer is a form of Christian meditation that has been an integral part of the life of many Christians. Flinder's book Enduring Grace introduces us to the lives of women from the Middle Ages who,were considered saints, who committed themselves to prayer and serving. Many of the female saints of the Middle Ages practiced contering prayer. Our group will practice centering prayer together and then discuss one chapter of the book Enduring Grace each week.
Dates: Mondays October 16 - December 11
Time: 12:00 Noon
Place: Pine Street Church
Number of participants: 3 minimum/7 maximum
Anticipated cost: $10 book fee
Leader: Karen HadleyDike is a Registered Nurse and Ordained minister who is excited about sharing and growing in the practice of Centering Prayer.
Yoga for the Rest of Us!
Description: This small group is geared toward individuals who don't practice yoga regularly. Body aches, limited flexibility and poor balance will work well in this group. But if you are a rock star yogi, please join us as a model and a help!
Participants can work at their own pace. Areas of focus will be increased flexibility, strength building and stability. Floor work will be utilized often and in some cases, chairs may be used. The pace will be determined by the group’s interest and ability. Yoga is good for men and women. It also helps reduce stress, manage anxiety and depression.
Dates: Saturdays starting October 14
Time: 10:30 a.m.---11:30 a.m.
Place: Pine Street Church
Number of participants: 10 maximum
Anticipated cost: Free
Leader: Debbie Setlock is not a yoga instructor. She has been very active with yoga the past 4 years. She teaches yoga at the senior community where she works. She feels comfortable and confident in working with adults, especially older adults. She has come to love yoga and its many qualities. She loves how she feels connected to one another in this practice, and she enjoys feeling the positive changes that yoga offers our bodies.
She has the skills to offer beginner level classes, especially to those who feel their bodies can't accommodate this physical practice. Debbie’s retirement dream is to offer her volunteer services to older adult communities in Boulder. She intends to get her needed exercise credentials as soon as her life gets arranged to accommodate that next step. In some way, this small group offering is helping her to build the skills toward her future dream, and she is grateful for whatever unfolds.
Description: This small group is geared toward individuals who don't practice yoga regularly. Body aches, limited flexibility and poor balance will work well in this group. But if you are a rock star yogi, please join us as a model and a help!
Participants can work at their own pace. Areas of focus will be increased flexibility, strength building and stability. Floor work will be utilized often and in some cases, chairs may be used. The pace will be determined by the group’s interest and ability. Yoga is good for men and women. It also helps reduce stress, manage anxiety and depression.
Dates: Saturdays starting October 14
Time: 10:30 a.m.---11:30 a.m.
Place: Pine Street Church
Number of participants: 10 maximum
Anticipated cost: Free
Leader: Debbie Setlock is not a yoga instructor. She has been very active with yoga the past 4 years. She teaches yoga at the senior community where she works. She feels comfortable and confident in working with adults, especially older adults. She has come to love yoga and its many qualities. She loves how she feels connected to one another in this practice, and she enjoys feeling the positive changes that yoga offers our bodies.
She has the skills to offer beginner level classes, especially to those who feel their bodies can't accommodate this physical practice. Debbie’s retirement dream is to offer her volunteer services to older adult communities in Boulder. She intends to get her needed exercise credentials as soon as her life gets arranged to accommodate that next step. In some way, this small group offering is helping her to build the skills toward her future dream, and she is grateful for whatever unfolds.
Nature Church
Description: Nature Church will consist of three meetings. One will take place at PSC and will focus on a selection of writings by authors who have professed an extreme passion for the natural world (Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Peter Heller and others). We will compare our personal experiences with those of the authors we examine and discuss how our relationship with the natural world influences our personal and collective spirituality.
The other two meetings will involve day hiking. My goal is for all of us to process what we have learned and discussed at our initial meeting by taking it on the road and into the wilderness. I hope we will be able to develop a deeper relationship with the places we hike by putting each trail, stream, river and lake in context. We will study the history of the places we engage with.
As John Muir once said, "when one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." This can be said of community as well, specifically, our own faith community. The natural world has much to teach us about how we interact in and with community and therefore we are charged to engage with it.
Dates: Saturday Oct. 21, Saturday Nov. 4, Saturday Nov. 18
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Pine Street Church (Saturday October 21 only)
Number of participants: 2 minimum/ 20 maximum
Anticipated cost: $20 per participant
Leader: Much of Ryan Connell’s artistic drive comes from a deep-seeded love of new experiences. He believes strongly that alternative ways of thinking inevitably lead to original creations, and he is the author of many unique and creative musical expressions. This has been the driving force behind Ryan’s musical career, which also compelled him to earn degrees in piano performance and music composition. He has worked as an organist/instrumentalist in churches for 16 years and has has been at the Pine Street Church since 2008. Each time we gather for worship, Ryan provides us with an eclectic serving of musical experiences, ones ranging all the way from the expected classics, but which include the likes of Scott Joplin on the piano, all the way to his very own improvisations on organ, piano, and synthesizer. Additionally, he is a frequent guest performer in the community from choral events to contemporary musicals. A devoted father and husband, Ryan lives in Lafayette, CO with his wife Annie and their two children, Alex and Lyra.
Description: Nature Church will consist of three meetings. One will take place at PSC and will focus on a selection of writings by authors who have professed an extreme passion for the natural world (Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Peter Heller and others). We will compare our personal experiences with those of the authors we examine and discuss how our relationship with the natural world influences our personal and collective spirituality.
The other two meetings will involve day hiking. My goal is for all of us to process what we have learned and discussed at our initial meeting by taking it on the road and into the wilderness. I hope we will be able to develop a deeper relationship with the places we hike by putting each trail, stream, river and lake in context. We will study the history of the places we engage with.
As John Muir once said, "when one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." This can be said of community as well, specifically, our own faith community. The natural world has much to teach us about how we interact in and with community and therefore we are charged to engage with it.
Dates: Saturday Oct. 21, Saturday Nov. 4, Saturday Nov. 18
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Pine Street Church (Saturday October 21 only)
Number of participants: 2 minimum/ 20 maximum
Anticipated cost: $20 per participant
Leader: Much of Ryan Connell’s artistic drive comes from a deep-seeded love of new experiences. He believes strongly that alternative ways of thinking inevitably lead to original creations, and he is the author of many unique and creative musical expressions. This has been the driving force behind Ryan’s musical career, which also compelled him to earn degrees in piano performance and music composition. He has worked as an organist/instrumentalist in churches for 16 years and has has been at the Pine Street Church since 2008. Each time we gather for worship, Ryan provides us with an eclectic serving of musical experiences, ones ranging all the way from the expected classics, but which include the likes of Scott Joplin on the piano, all the way to his very own improvisations on organ, piano, and synthesizer. Additionally, he is a frequent guest performer in the community from choral events to contemporary musicals. A devoted father and husband, Ryan lives in Lafayette, CO with his wife Annie and their two children, Alex and Lyra.
A Serving of Grace
Description: Following a serving of delicious dessert will then be A Serving of Grace on our menu. The group will be reflecting on the important book, If Grace Is True, one chapter per week. These are the themes to explore with our Quaker pastors/authors: The Dilemma (Sally's Story); Trusting Our Experience with God; The Character of God; The Will of God; The Salvation of God; and, The Persistence of God. We are looking forward to a time of enjoyable fellowship and meaningful sharing . . . all while celebrating God's amazing grace with dear ones!
Dates: Wednesday Evenings...October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Place: The home of Larry and Tam VanSpriell: 2832 N. Torreys Peak Dr., Superior
Number of participants: 8 minimum/ 12 maximum
Anticipated cost: If Grace Is True (Why God Will Save Every Person) by Philip Gulley & James Mulholland / Amazon.com @ $8.69
Leader: Larry VanSpriell is a longtime member of Pine Street Church. Larry has served as Church Moderator and most recently as the Chair of the Pastoral Search Committee. He is passionate about adult spiritual formation and especially about the topic of this group…grace for all.
Description: Following a serving of delicious dessert will then be A Serving of Grace on our menu. The group will be reflecting on the important book, If Grace Is True, one chapter per week. These are the themes to explore with our Quaker pastors/authors: The Dilemma (Sally's Story); Trusting Our Experience with God; The Character of God; The Will of God; The Salvation of God; and, The Persistence of God. We are looking forward to a time of enjoyable fellowship and meaningful sharing . . . all while celebrating God's amazing grace with dear ones!
Dates: Wednesday Evenings...October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Place: The home of Larry and Tam VanSpriell: 2832 N. Torreys Peak Dr., Superior
Number of participants: 8 minimum/ 12 maximum
Anticipated cost: If Grace Is True (Why God Will Save Every Person) by Philip Gulley & James Mulholland / Amazon.com @ $8.69
Leader: Larry VanSpriell is a longtime member of Pine Street Church. Larry has served as Church Moderator and most recently as the Chair of the Pastoral Search Committee. He is passionate about adult spiritual formation and especially about the topic of this group…grace for all.
Second Century
Description: Human beings are creative. Said creativity encompasses art, music, writing (both fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and any number of different avenues of human exploration. For some, this may bend toward the secular endeavors; others, the non-secular. Nonetheless, in this Small Group, each participant will be encouraged to explore their own, possibly yet-unrealized creativity.
After an introductory single session surveying this expansive field with a broad paintbrush, subsequent sessions will focus on assembling a useful booklet that celebrates the first half of Our Church’s Second Century of worship and service.
The result of this Small Group effort will be a companion booklet parallel to that documented by past Pastor Dr. Clarence W. Kemper in 1962 which marked the 90th year of First Baptist Church of Boulder. (FBC). That 26-page-long book covered our first 90 years – not even the first full century. As useful as it is (historically), it lacks, in my opinion, the warmth, humor, and interest of human interactions. At this point, I see our forthcoming book including a number of these.
Yes, old-timers with a recalled history of our church can contribute significantly; but the newcomer to our congregation can and will contribute to this book. They can, for example, do research from the collected records such as past annual reports, contact past members no longer living in Boulder with specific issues, and improving on the lists of peoples - their positions, roles, and accomplishments - in leadership. Along the way, the newcomer will glean some of the rich history about FBC along with the reasons for FBC’s adoption of its new acronym – PSC. The “old fogies” will certainly have many recollections that will expand on the 2-page-long single-line entries of historical recollections already collected from just my memory and without research in anticipation of this Small Group. Come! Join in this worthwhile effort and have loads on FUN along the way
Dates: Wednesdays starting October 18 (Group will meet for four weeks)
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Initial gathering to be held at home of Bob and Judy Rothe
Number of participants: No minimum or maximum.
Anticipated cost: Free
Leader: Bob Rothe is a longtime member of Pine Street Church, a model railroad aficionado, and this past May celebrated 60 years of marriage to Judy.
Description: Human beings are creative. Said creativity encompasses art, music, writing (both fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and any number of different avenues of human exploration. For some, this may bend toward the secular endeavors; others, the non-secular. Nonetheless, in this Small Group, each participant will be encouraged to explore their own, possibly yet-unrealized creativity.
After an introductory single session surveying this expansive field with a broad paintbrush, subsequent sessions will focus on assembling a useful booklet that celebrates the first half of Our Church’s Second Century of worship and service.
The result of this Small Group effort will be a companion booklet parallel to that documented by past Pastor Dr. Clarence W. Kemper in 1962 which marked the 90th year of First Baptist Church of Boulder. (FBC). That 26-page-long book covered our first 90 years – not even the first full century. As useful as it is (historically), it lacks, in my opinion, the warmth, humor, and interest of human interactions. At this point, I see our forthcoming book including a number of these.
Yes, old-timers with a recalled history of our church can contribute significantly; but the newcomer to our congregation can and will contribute to this book. They can, for example, do research from the collected records such as past annual reports, contact past members no longer living in Boulder with specific issues, and improving on the lists of peoples - their positions, roles, and accomplishments - in leadership. Along the way, the newcomer will glean some of the rich history about FBC along with the reasons for FBC’s adoption of its new acronym – PSC. The “old fogies” will certainly have many recollections that will expand on the 2-page-long single-line entries of historical recollections already collected from just my memory and without research in anticipation of this Small Group. Come! Join in this worthwhile effort and have loads on FUN along the way
Dates: Wednesdays starting October 18 (Group will meet for four weeks)
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Initial gathering to be held at home of Bob and Judy Rothe
Number of participants: No minimum or maximum.
Anticipated cost: Free
Leader: Bob Rothe is a longtime member of Pine Street Church, a model railroad aficionado, and this past May celebrated 60 years of marriage to Judy.
Embracing an Alternative Christianity
Description: This group will explore an alternative vision for Christianity in the tradition of St. Francis as led by Richard Rohr, a globally recognized ecumenical teacher, Franciscan priest, and founder for the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico. This five-week series will focus on five topics central to cultivating an alternative Christianity for us today, including: Atonement theory, Eco-spirituality, The Christ who existed before Christianity, Orthopraxy versus Verbal Orthodoxy, and Mysticism over Moralism.
Dates: Sundays starting October 22
Time: 9 a.m.—9:45 a.m.
Place: Pine Street Church Commons Building
Number of participants: 8-15
Anticipated cost: None.
Leader: Andrew Daugherty has long been fascinated by alternative streams of Christianity that can enrich our spiritual lives today. Richard Rohr is also his favorite spiritual teacher today, having been influenced by his work in contemplative spirituality as well as emergent Christianity. Andrew is the new senior pastor of Pine Street Church.
Description: This group will explore an alternative vision for Christianity in the tradition of St. Francis as led by Richard Rohr, a globally recognized ecumenical teacher, Franciscan priest, and founder for the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico. This five-week series will focus on five topics central to cultivating an alternative Christianity for us today, including: Atonement theory, Eco-spirituality, The Christ who existed before Christianity, Orthopraxy versus Verbal Orthodoxy, and Mysticism over Moralism.
Dates: Sundays starting October 22
Time: 9 a.m.—9:45 a.m.
Place: Pine Street Church Commons Building
Number of participants: 8-15
Anticipated cost: None.
Leader: Andrew Daugherty has long been fascinated by alternative streams of Christianity that can enrich our spiritual lives today. Richard Rohr is also his favorite spiritual teacher today, having been influenced by his work in contemplative spirituality as well as emergent Christianity. Andrew is the new senior pastor of Pine Street Church.
Pine Street Church Welcomes
Rev. Andrew Daugherty
Rev. Andrew Daugherty
The members and friends of Pine Street Church are overjoyed to announce the calling of our new Senior Pastor, Reverend J. Andrew Daugherty, following an unanimous vote of the congregation on Sunday, May 21st. Rev. Daugherty will begin his ministry with us on Sunday, June 25th.
Andrew comes to us from Calvary Baptist Church of Denver where he has served the past four years as Executive Pastor. His educational background has given him a strong foundation that he continues to build on:
*Bachelor of Arts degree at Belmont University, Nashville (2000);
*Master of Divinity at Wake Forest University (2003);
*Center for Congregational Health, Winston-Salem, NC (2012)
*Doctor of Ministry degree at Columbia Theological Seminary (currently completing).
Andrew's pastoral leadership experience began early in his career in a two-year Pastoral Resident Program at Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas, a wonderful church known as an excellent training ground for exceptionally talented young pastors (2004-06).
Moving from Dallas to start a new church, Christ Church in Rockwell, TX, provided additional opportunities to grow in pastoral skills and perspectives as the founding pastor (2006-10). As the Minister of Faith Formation for the Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC, he served as the senior spiritual educator of a 2100 member ecumenical church. Preaching regularly and developing a multi-disciplinary network of small groups was Andrew's special focus at the Myers Park church (2010-13). Four years ago Andrew was called to join the staff of Calvary Baptist Church of Denver. He has shared in the leadership of Calvary with his friend and colleague, Rev. Anne Scalfaro.
Andrew is also involved and engaged in matters of faith on a national level. He is a National Board Member of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Washington, DC. He is also a Contributing Religion Blogger for the Huffington Post, New York, NY.
Andrew is a single parent of two beautiful children who are the center of his life. All know him as a devoted father to daughter, Addison ( 8 ), and son, Aidan ( 6 ). Andrew enjoys writing, reading, trying new restaurants, Denver Broncos football, Chicago Cubs baseball, and anything that involves his two young children.
Andrew comes to us from Calvary Baptist Church of Denver where he has served the past four years as Executive Pastor. His educational background has given him a strong foundation that he continues to build on:
*Bachelor of Arts degree at Belmont University, Nashville (2000);
*Master of Divinity at Wake Forest University (2003);
*Center for Congregational Health, Winston-Salem, NC (2012)
*Doctor of Ministry degree at Columbia Theological Seminary (currently completing).
Andrew's pastoral leadership experience began early in his career in a two-year Pastoral Resident Program at Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas, a wonderful church known as an excellent training ground for exceptionally talented young pastors (2004-06).
Moving from Dallas to start a new church, Christ Church in Rockwell, TX, provided additional opportunities to grow in pastoral skills and perspectives as the founding pastor (2006-10). As the Minister of Faith Formation for the Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC, he served as the senior spiritual educator of a 2100 member ecumenical church. Preaching regularly and developing a multi-disciplinary network of small groups was Andrew's special focus at the Myers Park church (2010-13). Four years ago Andrew was called to join the staff of Calvary Baptist Church of Denver. He has shared in the leadership of Calvary with his friend and colleague, Rev. Anne Scalfaro.
Andrew is also involved and engaged in matters of faith on a national level. He is a National Board Member of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Washington, DC. He is also a Contributing Religion Blogger for the Huffington Post, New York, NY.
Andrew is a single parent of two beautiful children who are the center of his life. All know him as a devoted father to daughter, Addison ( 8 ), and son, Aidan ( 6 ). Andrew enjoys writing, reading, trying new restaurants, Denver Broncos football, Chicago Cubs baseball, and anything that involves his two young children.
Current and Up-coming Events
Front Range Asylum
Exploring Spirituality, The Arts, and the Power of Ideas
Please Join us on either Sunday morning (9:15 - 9:50) or Wednesday afternoon (5:00 - 6:00) for an in depth study and discussion of Spirituality, The Arts, and the Power of Ideas. This exploration and discussion will be lead and organized by Waverly Matthew. Following Wednesday's session all are invited to continue the discussion at the Bohemian Beer Garden, which is close to the church. For parking information click on this MAP. The Sunday session will take place in the Parlor. The Wednesday exploration and discussion will take place in the chapel, which is located in south-east area of the basement level.
For those attending the Sunday morning class, please visit Waverly's web page at http://waverly-matthews-courses.thinkific.com/courses/ in order to review the topic covered each week.
For those attending the Wednesday class, please join an on going on-line discussion on Meet-up.com by using the following link: http://meetu.ps/s/.0/zq5tX/f
Exploring Spirituality, The Arts, and the Power of Ideas
Please Join us on either Sunday morning (9:15 - 9:50) or Wednesday afternoon (5:00 - 6:00) for an in depth study and discussion of Spirituality, The Arts, and the Power of Ideas. This exploration and discussion will be lead and organized by Waverly Matthew. Following Wednesday's session all are invited to continue the discussion at the Bohemian Beer Garden, which is close to the church. For parking information click on this MAP. The Sunday session will take place in the Parlor. The Wednesday exploration and discussion will take place in the chapel, which is located in south-east area of the basement level.
For those attending the Sunday morning class, please visit Waverly's web page at http://waverly-matthews-courses.thinkific.com/courses/ in order to review the topic covered each week.
For those attending the Wednesday class, please join an on going on-line discussion on Meet-up.com by using the following link: http://meetu.ps/s/.0/zq5tX/f
Pine Street Church Ministry To The Homeless
With the cold weather now upon us, Pine Street Church is honored to participate in the Cold Weather Shelter program run by BOHO. BOHO stands for Boulder Outreach for Homeless Overflow. Each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. our church basement is utilized for a cold weather day shelter. Each Sunday evening, starting at 7:00 p.m. we house the Emergency Overflow Shelter. During this time we provide meal preparation and nighttime care for about 110 of our homeless guests. In addition, The Reverence Movement, a women's day shelter uses our facilities each Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
COMMUNITYWe embrace all who come our way regardless of differing convictions or beliefs, sexual orientation or race, socio-economic status or community position. We feel strongly that everyone is created in the image of God and is worthy of respect. At the same time we don't all agree on every area of faith and practice, so on occasion be ready for lively exchange!
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