In The News! and clothing exchange!

Greetings Friends!

For the next few Sunday's we'll be discussing different current events, how it relates to Christians/Christian history/the church/etc. Don't miss this engaging and important conversation! Bring friends and snacks!

ALSO: We're doing a clothing exchange this Sunday! Bring clothes that you want to donate and be prepared to pick up some new clothes!

Everything is Spiritual

Hey Friends,

Tonight we're going to be starting a new discussion. It's a two part look at a really great presentation called "Everything is Spiritual" by Rob Bell. It should be really thought provoking and stir some great discussion. Come tonight with some snacks and be prepared to think!

7:00 @ 3644 Oakhurst Way Dublin

https://www.robbell.com/work/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=18&zenid=b0a187ff7df6bc71441ca79978f1d26b

Chris

Winter at College Aged Young Adults Group!

Hey everyone! The Christmas Party last night was awesome. Just wanted to let you know what we'll be doing for the next couple weeks. A few of us will be in Myanmar so it might be a little different, but we definitely want to keep up with the community!

Dec 26: No Group (Merry Christmas!)

Jan 2: Nooma Discussion

Jan 8: Nooma Discussion

Jan 16: TBD!

Young Adults Group Fall Series!

This Fall will mark a brand new season of CrossWinds Young Adults Group!

We'll be splitting the discussion in half, one week will be based on the book Permission to Speak Freely, and the other week we'll be doing a discussion on Christian Spirituality. I'm definitely more excited for this Fall than I have been before! I think we'll both be hosting really encouraging discussions as well as providing some really substance - a place where people can meet, ask questions, learn, and grow.

The two discussions will be:

"Permission to Speak Freely" - a discussion based on the book by Anne Jackson, where people ask questions and discuss things they never fully felt comfortable talking about in Church. If you'd like to learn more click here.

"Christian Spirituality" - What does it mean to be a Christian? Why do we do church? What is the Bible? Why do we sing songs? This series will be an in depth look at some of the things that make up the Christian life. Our goal is to provide an informative, discussion based, environment of learning. Should be awesome!!!

We'll also be throwing in some periodic fun events!

Here is a brief schedule of what's coming up:

September 5th - Fall Kick Off Potluck "Permission to Speak Freely Discussion"

September 12 - Discussion "Christian Spirituality" - What is Church?

September 19 - Discussion "Permission to Speak Freely"

September 26 - At the Movies! Join us and bring friends as we head to the Regal for a night of movie watching!

October 3 - Discussion "Christian Spirituality" - What are the Scriptures?

October 10 - "Permission to Speak Freely"

October 17 - "Christian Spirituality" - What is Worship?

October 24 - "Permission to Speak Freely"

October 31 - Halloween - no Group

November 7 - "Christian Spirituality" - Solitude/Meditation

November 14 - "Permission to Speak Freely"

November 21 - Thanksgiving Feast at On the Boarder!!!

Summer Song Series!

Hey friends! This Sunday we start our new Song Series! We're going to check out a song/lyrics that were significant to different people and discuss the meaning of the art! This week Sadie and Cory will be leading the discussion... Bring a swimsuit/food/friends!

Sunday June 27th!

Hi Friends!

This Sunday at Group there will be some live music from our friend Sara Reynolds as well as brand new content from the SOLD Project. It should be a fantastic night. Be sure to bring snacks and friends! 7-9 3644 Oakhurst Way Dublin.

Here are links to Sara and SOLD:

http://www.myspace.com/blueskysunrise

http://www.thesoldproject.org/

People.

Hey Friends,

I've really enjoyed the last couple weeks and getting excited about going on the Not Without You adventure together...

For the next little while we've got some awesome ideas as to what to talk about at group. The new series is called People. We'll be talking about what it really means to be a friend, family member, neighbor and stranger and discussing our responsibilities to the different people in our life. The series will look like this:

May 16: Friendship. One of the most challenging things for people our age is not being flaky and maintaining faithful friendships. Come to share and learn about what it means to be a friend!

May 23: Family. What does it mean to be a son/daughter in a family? How do we transition from dependent to independent?

May 30: No Meeting! Back in action next week.

June 13: Others close by. Everyday we interact with people at work, coffee shops, and stores. How do we love those around us who we come in contact with, but don't really know?

June 20: Others far away. Are we responsible to people around the world we'll never know? How can we live our life every day in a way that is loving of those far away from our day to day?

Cool - I'm super excited. Make sure to come, bring snacks and friends!

Chris