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^{Welcome. College students and Thirty-somethings who are wondering about the nature of God in today’s world. The struggles of a changing}

^{world can become intense for some. What happens if we open ourselves to encountering God in all of life, through every aspect of our lives}

^{with the perspectives that make us all uniquely ourselves? That in itself might help us find and experience God in deeper ways and in places}

^{than we have ever known before. Think about it. You may even want to sit down with others in a dialogue about the things that have shaped}

^them.

^{Do we and should we seek to engage and influence the culture we are in, or do we batten down the hatches and resist and protect ourselves}

^{from the culture around us? 18-Thirty-somethings who are wondering if their passions can have an impact or if a demand for clarity and justice}

^{can really touch their connections to family and communities. The search for relevancy, authenticity, and the chance to learn to value and equip}

^{those whom God calls to work in the world -- makes it possible for anybody to be the church in the world. Please join us.}

^{2008-09 Program: College students and Thirty-somethings who are interested in opening up a spiritual window or two during the month to}

^{connect with God in the company of others who want to do the same. The group is open to young adults new to Christianity, returning to the}

^{church after a time away, or simply wanting to reach a deeper life with God. We have a time of worship, bible study, prayer and also have time}

^{to relax in comfortable settings.}

^{• Sept. 21, 2008 – Feb. 1, 2009: Beginnings: An Introduction to the Spiritual Life? A ten-week study of Christian spirituality that introduces}

^{spiritual “habits of the heart,” such as centering, loving, serving, questioning, and engaging. Study and small group discussions will focus on:}

^{Where is the spirit in spirituality? What is most important to me? Can I find balance in a whirlwind world? What do I do with my doubts?}

^{Can a change in me change the world?}

^{• Feb. 15, 2009 – April 19, 2009: Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense: Why have humans, in all places and times yearned for}

^{beauty, truth, spirituality, and justice? In this study, based on his best-selling book, N. T. Wright contends that we long for these things}

^{because we hear the echoes of God’s voice. With a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity, Wright makes the case that}

^{faith is both reasonable, necessary and rewarding for us today.}

^{• May 3, 2009 – June 21, 2009: Serving from the Heart: The focus is on helping people uncover their gifts and talents for service. The study}

^{will lead people through an assessment of their spiritual gifts, abilities, dreams, experiences, and individual styles – all adding up to an}

^{enhanced capacity to serve God and neighbor.}

^{• Memorial Christian Church • 730 Tappan Ave. • Ann Arbor, MI 48104 • (734) 662-4245 • mailto:aamcc@AnnArborDisciples.org •}