by John Magnuson | May 26, 2020 | Adult Faith Formation
On May 24th the pastors gathered online to suggest some books that we have been reading and offered selections that we would recommend for the summer. The categories ranged from mystery to theology to social commentary. As a group, the pastors really love to read, and...
by Administrative Assistant | Nov 2, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation, Churchwide
November 30-December 2, Myer Park Presbyterian is excited to host the Writing Toward Wholeness Program. This series of workshops is for adults and teenagers in the congregation interested in seeking renewal and revelation through writing. No writing experience...
by Millie Snyder | Nov 1, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life, Uncategorized
“We are bewildered most of the time and doomed to be lost to history,” says Benny, a central character in Miss Burma by Charmaine Craig. This historical novel spans 40 years of history and uses the unfolding historical events to drive the plot and to keep...
by Millie Snyder | Oct 3, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation, Churchwide, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered “how would my life be different now if I had made another choice along the way”? Attended a different college? Taken another job offer? Not met my spouse? The novel Dark Matter by Blake Crouch explores that question using the science...
by Millie Snyder | Sep 6, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation, Churchwide, Congregational Life, Uncategorized
“The boy asks the girl a question. It is a question of marriage. Ask me again tomorrow, she says, and he says, That’s not how this works.” So the novel Chemistry opens and we learn that this is a novel about anxiety and indecision and pressure. The world doesn’t work...
by Millie Snyder | Sep 3, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation, Churchwide, Congregational Life
The books have been selected and I hope you are planning to dive into some great reading! We meet at 12:30 pm at Myers Park Presbyterian Church to discuss the book. If you are able to read the book but not join us live for the discussion, I hope you will join me...
by Administrative Assistant | Aug 31, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation, Employment, Outreach, Worship
Myers Park Presbyterian offers numerous educational offerings, Bible studies, and Sunday School classes, MPPC is committed to providing a theological foundation to our church community. We also recognize that faith formation goes beyond traditional church education,...
by Josh Richard | Apr 2, 2018 | Adult Faith Formation
A Sunday Evening Dinner Forum In the CMS system, the one constant seems to be change. Members of Myers Park Presbyterian of yesterday, today and tomorrow will recount their experiences with public schools in Charlotte, of segregation and integration, and benefits and...
by Millie Snyder | Feb 23, 2017 | Adult Faith Formation
I finished reading Hate List last week. I found myself very sad about the difficulties teenagers face and the power of social acceptance to destroy their lives. As a mother of two daughters, I empathized with Valerie’s mother as she struggled to deal with her...
