Expanding Horizons

Meets Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 in the Lounge for those who would like to attend in person.  If you would prefer to join from the comfort of your own home, the link for the programs will remain the same throughout the semester

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FALL 2023 SCHEDULE

September 13, 2023       Welcome Back Brunch

September 20, 2023        Sue Schmitz

WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged for Mental Health. 

In 2015 a process for churches to become WISE congregations was adopted at the UCC General Synod. Learn about Pilgrims’ WISE Task Force and why this designation is important for PUCC

We hear a lot about mental health challenges in the news.  Due to stigma, many people may be reluctant to either seek help professionally or even speak to anyone about their stuggles.  “The objective of WISE is to encourage UCC congregations to provide a warm welcome, promote inclusion, and offer support for all who live with mental health challenges, and to engage in living a commitment to be WISE about mental health.”  We want to promote understanding and compassion, and reduce stigma  – for all ages – Mind, Body and Spirit. The WISE Task Force has been working through the process to become a WISE designated church. Come with your questions and learn more about this important topic.

 

September 27, 2023        Juliane Troicki, Ph.D

Illuminating Project – The Illuminating Women exhibit showcased 30 inspiring women from the Fond du lac, WI community.

October 4, 2023               Jill Stiemsma

El Salvador Session 1 – Jill teaches English in El Salvador for an organization that funds housing, women’s businesses, children’s scholarships and much more.

October 11, 2023             Jill Stiemsma

El Salvador Session 2

October 18, 2023            Jill Stiemsma

Jill presents a one women play she wrote about Oscar Romero, who was murdered while celebrating Mass, including the voices of his supporters and his critics.

October 25, 2023            Maddie Wiles, president

HOPE LGBTQ+ serves students in Oshkosh and provides awareness and programming around identities, acceptance, and resilience.

November  1, 2023       Pastor Rob Van Ess

Session 1 Haggar: The Text of Terror by Phyllis Trible: . In high lighting the silence, absence, and opposition of God, as well as human cruelty, these neglected stories –interpreted in memoriam– challenge both the misogyny of Scripture and its use in church, synagogue, and academy.

November  8, 2023       Pastor Rob Van Ess

Session 2 Tamar: The Text of Terror by Phyllis Trible

November  15, 2023       Pastor Rob Van Ess

Session 3 An Unnamed concubine: The Text of Terror by Phyllis Trible

November  29, 2023       Pastor Rob Van Ess

Session 4 the daughter of Jephthah: The Text of Terror by Phyllis Trible

December 6, 2023       Pastor Rob Van Ess

Session 5 summary of feminist criticism: The Text of Terror by Phyllis Trible

December 13, 2023 

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