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SUMMARY:Alpha Class
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sundays, September 13 – December 30, 2026\nTime:  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\n\nLocation:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC\nLeaders:  Shared Leadership\nSept. 13-Oct. 11:  Jesus and Justice\nJoin Alpha Class for a six-week study of Jesus and Justice by John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, the 2026 selection. Together, we’ll explore a fresh perspective on the historical Jesus and consider what it means to follow him in today’s world. We’ll begin on September 6 with the YouTube presentation, From a Tribal God to a Universal Presence: The Story of the Bible, followed by weekly book discussions starting September 13. \n\nOct. 18-Nov. 15:  Life of Meaning: Kathleen Norris on Discovering What Matters \nAlpha Class’s second study explores Embracing a Life of Meaning: Kathleen Norris on Discovering What Matters by Kathleen Norris. Together, we’ll discover how faith shapes everyday life—not as a set of doctrines, but as love in action. Through conversations about Scripture, community, and place, we’ll reflect on what it means to bear God’s image, care for one another, and live with purpose in the world.    Book:  $20   To order a copy of this book, please email Tiffany Conway.\n\nNov. 22-Dec. 20:  Voices of Advent \nAlpha Class will finish the Fall semester with a study of Matthew Skinner’s book Voices of Advent as we turn our hearts and minds to the miracle of Christ being born among us.\nBook:  $13   To order a copy of this book, please email Tiffany Conway.\n\nNewcomers are always welcome!\nPlease complete one form per person:\n\n
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LOCATION:129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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