Parenting
Special Event
The Religion of Parenting: The Search for Enoughness and the Relief of Grace
Guest speaker David Zahl invited us to consider the unlikely keys to a gracious view of ourselves and others. David is Director of Mockingbird Ministries, an organization devoted to connecting the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life. His most recent book, Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It, appeared in 2019 from Fortress Press.
Suggested Resources
from David Zahl & Mockingbird Ministries
There are lots of great resources about parenting from David Zahl and Mockingbird Ministries. Here are just a few conversation starters - we encourage you to listen and share as the event draws near!
"David Zahl on Where Teenagers Find Their Enoughness, If Not at Church," published by Rooted Ministry Podcast
"When parenting becomes a religion, college admissions officers become high priests," published in the Washington Post
"The Mockingcast," a bi-weekly podcast hosted by RJ Heijmen, Sarah Condon and David Zahl, and brought to you by Mockingbird Ministries, an organization which seeks to connect the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways. You can learn more about Mockingbird at www.mbird.com.
Sunday School
Parenting Series
Resumes in September
Led by the Rev. Sarah Puryear in Dandridge Hall (upstairs)
Our Parenting Series is typically centered around a book, and our class time is full of engaging teaching and conversation. We most recently gathered around The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy Goff. We hope you'll join us in the fall when class resumes!
Moms' Bible Study
Resumes in September
Wednesdays, 9:00 – 10:30am in Akers Hall (upstairs) | Led by the Rev. Sarah Puryear
Our time together will include fellowship, conversation, and prayer. This group is a great way to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and get connected with other women in a similar season of life. We welcome newcomers to join us at any point! Childcare for infants and toddlers is available by advanced reservation. Contact Sarah Puryear to learn more.