We will be hosting a Funeral Planning Seminar for those who wish to prepare in advance for their own funeral as a faithful and loving gift to those they will one day leave behind. Memento mori, but we do not know the day or the hour. This seminar will guide participants through the many aspects of Christian burial that can be thoughtfully planned ahead, including liturgical preferences, Scripture readings, hymns, and practical details, so that one’s final service reflects both personal faith and the hope of the resurrection. By facing our mortality with honesty and hope, we not only bear witness to the Gospel, but also spare our loved ones unnecessary stress and uncertainty, allowing them to grieve with greater peace and clarity when the time comes. 

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People used to believe in an intrinsic connection between happiness and goodness, an idea that is largely lost in our modern age. Instead, most of us feel that duty and desire are opposing forces—that we have to choose between being happy and being good. But does it have to be this way? Ancient thinkers considered every person to be a little world, a microcosm of the universe embodied in the individual. Among other things, this means that the stories of our lives share a common narrative: we are all created good, we all fall into sin and suffering, and we are all rescued and restored by intervening grace. By extension, the great stories of the literary tradition reflect this universal story. Over the centuries, literature tells this tale in myriad ways, creating overlapping layers of fiction, psychology, and faith. In this talk, literary podcaster and author Heidi White will explore the intersection between human psychology, literary education, and Christian spirituality, revealing how the conflict between duty and desire is present in every enduring story—including our own—and what we can do about it.

About the Speaker
Heidi White, MA, is a teacher, therapist, literary podcaster, and author with a lifetime of experience as a divided soul. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband and children. You can follow her on Instagram @heidiwhitereads and on Substack @closereads.substack.com.

Join us to share a traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake dinner. The menu will be pancakes (of course) including gluten free pancakes, sausage, and apple sauce. To drink we’ll have apple juice, orange juice, milk, tea and coffee. Feel free to bring your family and friends.
PLEASE SIGN UP letting us know how many you’re bringing, either on the sign-up sheet by the Nursery, or call the church office 410-923-0293.