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BIBLE
Classes that focus on the message and meaning of the Bible.
How to Study the Bible: Philippians
Calvary Baptist | Sundays, March 24, April 14 | 9:00 – 11:30am | View Calendar
Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or have been familiar with it for years, if you want to get more out of reading it, this two-part class will help you learn how. The principles taught in this class will be applicable to reading the Bible on your own or with a group.
Facilitator Kevin Offner
Registration Deadline March 21
Contact Matt Miller
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Prayer Workshops
Calvary Baptist | Sundays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | 4:30 – 4:50pm | View Calendar
Do you want to learn how to turn reading the Bible into hearing from God? Throughout April, the Prayer Team will be leading half-hour workshops on the practice of Lectio Divina, or “Divine Listening.” Join them in Kendall 1 to practice a deeper, fulfilling style of prayer.
Facilitator Grace Downtown Prayer Team
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EQUIPPING FOR SERVICE
Classes for those interested in membership or servant-leadership at Grace Downtown
CG New Leader Training
Grace DC Office | Monday, June 10, 6:00pm | View Calendar
This seminar is required for all prospective Community Group leaders. Those who simply want to learn more about our CG ministry, as well as those who are interested in leadership but are as yet undecided, are also welcome. Attendance does not entail a commitment to become a CG leader. Further details and RSVP at gracedc.net.
Facilitator Grace Downtown Session
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LIVING IN THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD
Classes that consider how to live out the gospel in community, in the city and around the world
Serving Our Cities
Calvary Baptist | Friday, March 8, 7:00 – 9:00pm | View Calendar
Join us as a dozen area non-profits provide short presentations on the range of work being done to serve our neighbors. Following the presentations, representatives from each organization will be available over coffee and light refreshments to share more and answer questions.
Facilitator Grace Downtown Diaconate
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Helping Without Hurting
Calvary Baptist | Saturday, March 9 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | View Calendar
Dr. Brian Fikkert—co-author of When Helping Hurts—provides an overview of the core principles behind the church’s role in relief, rehabilitation and development. Participants will also leadn how to work with individuals, households and communities.
Facilitators Dr. Brian Fikkert
Registration Deadline March 7
Contact Matt Miller
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Practical Neighboring
Grace DC Office | Mondays, April 8, 22, 29 | 7:00 – 9:00pm | View Calendar
How can I really help my neighbor? Whether a struggling member of a Community Group, a homeless man on a street corner, or a neighbor who can’t keep up with the bills, need surrounds us. Each of the sessions will focus on practical examples to give context to our guiding principles.
Facilitators Grace DC Diaconate
Registration Deadline April 7
Contact Matt Miller
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Roundtable Follow-Up to Helping Without Hurting
Calvary Baptist | Sunday, March 17 | 7:00 – 8:30pm | View Calendar
In order to continue the conversation and process the ideas and principles taught at Helping Without Hurting, Grace Downtown will host a roundtable discussion after church on March 17. Come join us for this conversation as we continue to work out how we can live in and love the city.
Facilitator Grace Downtown Diaconate
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Faith & Work Forum: Calling and Constraint
Starbucks, 237 Pennsylvania Ave SE | Monday, February 25 | 7:00 – 8:30pm | View Calendar
Faith & Work is glad to present our first event for 2013, designed to help people find meaning in their work through exploring the intersection of faith and work. Kate Harris, executive director of the Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation and Culture, will present on “Calling and Constraint.” The Forum is for anyone with an interest in the greater meaning of work. Attendees are encouraged to invite interested co-workers.
Facilitator Kate Harris
Contact/RSVP Matt Miller

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