Palmer Studies in the Faith 2012
Suncreek Welcomes Paula D'Arcy
Life Interrupted
February 19 & 20, 2012
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Paula D’Arcy is a writer, playwright, retreat leader and conference and seminar speaker. In 2001 she established Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need throughout the world, including men and women in prison. The foundation has sponsored two international gatherings of women known as WOMENSPEAK, conferences which honor the woman’s voice as a force of peace and healing for the world. A former psychotherapist, Paula survived the loss of her husband and young daughter in an accident in 1975. She was three months pregnant at the time. Among her best-selling books are Gift of the Red Bird, Waking Up to This Day, and When People Grieve. Life Interrupted Sunday, February 19 Lecture Topic: The Heart's Journey Toward Love Monday, February 20 Lecture Topic: God Comes Disguised as Our Lives |
Please join us Monday evening at 6:00 pm for a fellowship dinner followed by the closing session of this year's Palmer Studies in the Faith Lecture series. No registration is required for Monday night's fellowship dinner, your donation for the dinner will be graciously accepted. Free childcare is available for children 10 years and younger. Please register in advance for childcare by calling 972-390-1695. Clergy Luncheon: Please register in advanced by calling 972-390-1695.
The Mission and History of the Palmer Studies in the Faith Lecture Series
The mission of Palmer Studies in the Faith is to foster spiritual growth, family renewal, and service to our community. It seeks to address the essential needs for spiritual growth in a vibrant, growing congregation. Held annually in February, the series brings outstanding lecturers who share inspiration and expertise on a variety of Christian faith subjects. Palmer Studies in the Faith was established in 2001. Support for the inaugural year of the lectureship was provided in part by the estate of the late Dr. George H. Palmer to honor his many years of ministry in the United Methodist Church. George Palmer’s grandson, Dr. Burt Palmer, was the founding pastor of Suncreek UMC, serving from 1995 to 2001. George Palmer’s son, Dr. Jim Palmer, served on the Suncreek UMC staff from 1999 to 2003. Past lecturers include Rev. Dr. James W. Moore, Bishop Scott Jameson Jones, Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr., Bishop Richard B. Wilke – the creator of the Disciple Bible Study Series, Rev. Leanne Hadley, Dr. John Holbert, aand Rev. Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas.
Past Lecturers
| 2011 Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas | Being Disciples in the 21st Century |
| 2010 Bishop Earl Bledsoe |
What is the Kingdom of God? |
| 2009 Rev. Jim Ozier |
The Big Differences Little Differences Make |
| 2008 Rev. Dr. James W. Moore |
Faith is the Answer, But What Are the Questions? |
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Life Journeys with God |
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| 2006 Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr |
Some Critical Questions for Today's Disciples |
| 2005 Bishop Richard B. Wilke | Strengthening Your Spiritual Walk |
| 2004 Rev. Dr. John C. Holbert | Great Biblical Stories of the Old Testament |
| 2003 Rev. Leanne Hadley | The Spiritual Development of Children |
| 2001 Rev. Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas | Biblical Stories from the Back Side |
In Loving Memory of Dr. Jim Palmer (1929-2011)
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