February 5 “Intangible Religious Benefits”, Rev. Danny Reed
Hopefully, we all know we receive something especially beneficial through our connection to
our church. But what is it? Can it be explained? Quantified? Qualified? As we launch this
year’s stewardship season and talk about what we should give the church, let’s not forget to talk
about what we get back.
February 12 “What’s Love Got to With It?”, Rev. Danny Reed
Love can be sentimental and sweet. Love can be unexpected and redemptive. Love can stand
witness before hatred. Love can sometimes be the thing that makes the biggest difference. A
sermon for Valentine’s Day.
February 19 “When Something is Wrong with My Baby”, Rev. Danny Reed
We convene a "Blues Sunday" with a sermon from the book of Job. What do those who are suffering a trial, hardship or
simply "the blues" need from us? What might we need when we are the ones who are hurting? Since we can't talk about
the Blues without hearing the Blues, we've invited special musicians, "The Blues Buckets," an electric Texas/Chicago styleblues band to join us. We've asked them not to hold back just because they'll be in church, it should be a spirited morning.
February 26 “Why Are We Here?”, A Worship Services Committee Sunday
There are four primary areas of concern through which people connect to a church, mosque, temple, etc. Understanding
these can lead us to a more enriched church experience and help us solve the question "Why are we here?"
Alex
Forums at 10 am, in Gage Hall
February 5 Making A Difference in Social Justice in our Community
Learn about a new opportunity to expand social justice efforts in the Charleston area. Using a Congregation Based Community Organizing approach, we join with an interfaith group to address social justice issues that can have a greater impact on systems that affect people in need. Social Justice Committee
February 12 Occupy Wall Street Movement
Christopher Inglese will be talking about the Occupy Wall Street protests, the movement’s origins, challenges and future
prospects.Christopher Inglese Esquire, member of American Institute of Certified Planners
February 19 Forging a New Consensus: Politics and Desegregation in Post-War South Carolina
John White will talk about the history of the civil rights movement in South Carolina, white resistance to desegregation
and, post-World War II Southern conservatism.
John White, Addlestone Library, College of Charleston
February 26 Judicial Merit Selection
Constance Anastopoulo will present the need for diversity within South Carolina’s process for electing state judges.
Constance Anastopoulo, Professor of Law ,Charleston School of Law