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Adult Enrichment<\/h3>
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We offer many opportunities for anyone seeking to explore their faith and build community with others. All are welcome!<\/p>\n

Sermon Talkback<\/a> ~ Tuesdays @ 8:30 – 10 am<\/p>\n

Bible Study<\/a><\/p>\n

Coffee Clatter<\/a> ~ Fridays @ 8 am<\/p>\n

Lunchtime Book Group<\/a> ~ 3rd Monday @ 11:30 am<\/p>\n

Wednesday Night Searchers<\/a> ~ Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm<\/p>\n

Bridge Group<\/a> ~ 1st and 3rd Fridays @ 1:30 pm<\/p>\n

20\/30s Gatherings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n

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Sermon Talkback<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Join us on Tuesdays from 8:30-10 am for coffee, home-baked goods and a lively discussion of the sermon (and other topics!) that was delivered the previous Sunday. Come for the conversation, the goodies, the camaraderie, or all of the above! Join us – all are welcome!<\/p>\n

You can participate in person in the Marvin Lounge or online via Zoom HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n

Bible Study<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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A few times a year Mary McHugh will lead a group in Bible Study. Each session will focus on a book from either the Old or New Testament. Discussion and questions are welcome and encouraged – this is a great opportunity to learn from each other and dig deeper into the history and context of scripture, and explore what it means for our lives today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n

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Current Study: Psalms<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Dates & Time:<\/span><\/strong> April 24th, May 8th, June 12th & 26th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm<\/p>\n

Join us in exploring the Psalms. Mary McHugh will be leading the study and using Walter Brueggemann’s book “The Spirituality of the Psalms” as a guide. Participants do not need to purchase the book to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

Coffee Clatter @ Martone’s<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Every Friday at 8 am, Rev. Mark welcomes everyone to come and talk about any subject you would like. We talk politics, camping, travel, church life, community issues … any and everything that comes up. We meet at Martone’s in downtown Essex Junction for one hour ~ join us!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

Noontime Book Group<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Join us for fellowship, lunch and a good lively discussion.\u00a0 The Noontime Book Group meets on the third Monday each month at 11:30 in the Marvin Lounge.\u00a0 We read books from many genres.\u00a0 Each month we choose a book, and usually the person who suggested the book leads the discussion the next month.\u00a0 If you love to read, \u00a0bring a brown bag lunch, and come enjoy some good conversation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n