You Are Changing the World Whether You Like It or Not, Time: 6:30-7:30pm (after dinner on Worshipful Wednesday) in the James Park Room

Join us for a four-week book study on David LaMotte's You Are Changing the World Whether You Like It or Not as we continue our theme year, "Seeking God's Peace: Reflect, Connect, Serve." Together, we will explore what it means to be a peacemaker in the world—discussing how small actions can lead to big change, overcoming cynicism, building community, and living with purpose. This is a chance for reflection, connection, and practical discussions on how we can serve as agents of peace in our daily lives.

Dates for the book study:

Session 3: The 3 C’s of Peace: Community, Creativity, and the Courage to Fail

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Taught by: Meredith Loftis

Chapters Covered: 10-12

Focus: Overview of all chapters

Topics: Discover the essential conditions for engaging in activism: building community, unleashing creativity, and embracing the courage to fail.

Session 4: How Will You Change the World?

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Taught by: Meredith Loftis & Mark Curtis

Chapters Covered: 13-16 & Part IV

Focus: Chapters 14-16 & Part IV

Topics: In this final session, participants will discern how they can personally change the world by exploring the actionable ideas in chapters 14-16 and the prompts provided in Part IV.

Also, don’t miss a special event on Sunday, November 3rd, when we will host David LaMotte at our church! He will give a TED Talk on the book during Sunday school, preach during worship, and offer a concert after church.

You can purchase a copy of the book via the link provided, or we have limited copies available in the office at a subsidized rate. We want to ensure that no barrier prevents anyone from fully participating in this study, so please contact the office if you need a book. Contact Andy Morgan for more information at amorgan@fpcknox.org.