Archive for the ‘Smaller Groups’ Category

Theologizing Holiday Break

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Well, thanks to all who have participated and gotten us this far – I’ve had a whole lot of fun so and am looking forward to more. We had our last meeting before Christmas last night and it was great. Our next meeting will be at 7:30 on Tuesday, January 5, and we’ll be reading to the end of chapter 5 (“Good News for the Pagans”) in What St. Paul Really Said, by N. T. Wright. Have a merry Christmas everyone and we’ll see you in the new year!

View From the Hill

Friday, November 6th, 2009
Dec ’09
19
6:00 pm

Urban Bridge Church View from the Hill Christmas get-together Progressive Supper – Saturday, December 19 Starting at 6:00 pm contact Karen Bratton gitarguy2001@yahoo.com

Couples Retreat

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
JanJan
810

Urban Bridge Church 2nd Annual Marriage Retreat will take place in Jasper, AB on January 8-10.  Please plan to attend this awesome weekend!  The cost will be $400 per couple (subsidies will be available to those who need it) so start saving your change!

Please watch for more information or contact Jenny at jennymca@telus.net

dialog.

Monday, September 21st, 2009
Oct ’09
15
7:00 pm

dialog.

It’s a simple word which speaks of discussion and conversation. There is no hierarchy in dialog, and sometimes dialog is the best place to start when dealing with difficult issues.

There is a lot of bad blood between the Church and the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community, and it’s not something we can ignore. Bridges have been burned and quite often either side wants nothing to do with the other. It is our belief that we do not need to be divided, that a bridge can be built and that it starts in a place of openness, acceptance, and humility. It starts with dialog.

So we are starting a smaller group at Urban Bridge Church for those interested in discussing how our theology should interact in relationship with our LGBT friends and neighbors. Our hope is that this group will lead to building meaningful relationships with our LGBT friends and neighbors.

Our starting point will be looking at a video series called Bridging the Gap: Conversations on Befriending our Gay Neighbors, and we will be watching a short video with discussion afterwards.

Leaders: Pascal Belzile & Brook Biggin
Place: #205, 11846 104 St
Date & Time: Thursday October 15st at 7:00pm (we meet bi-weekly)

For more details, or if you have any questions, please contact us at info@thisisdialog.com or 780.819.4392

Theologizers Meet: Laughter, No Fisticuffs

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

The Urban Bridge Theologizers group had a great first meeting last night and are excited about diving in. The group is diverse, with men and women, younger folk, older folk, and folk in between. We include lawyers, an artist, a linguist, a facilitator, and a even that most rare breed, a professional theologian! We also represent a diversity of church backgrounds including United, Lutheran, Anglican, Baptist, and Pentecostal.

We’d love to involve as many people ‘outside’ our group as possible, and to that end we’ll be posting regularly on the Urban Bridge blog with updates on our meetings and musings on our material. You can also join our open Facebook group to get in on our discussions, get a look at the material we’re using, and join in.

You’re also welcome to just drop-in whenever you can make it. We’ll be setting out readings and resources in advance so you can look at what we’ll be discussing on any given day, even if you weren’t there the week before.

For now, meetings will be held every other Tuesday, from 7:30 to 9:30 (at the latest), mostly at the Drennan’s abode, but occasionally moving to alternate locations. Drop Scott a line (s.drennan@gmail.com) or give us a call (780-760-5123) if you want to get involved!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 29, at 7:30 at Scott and Lindsay Drennan’s place.

Songwriters Group Kickoff

Friday, September 11th, 2009
Sep ’09
27
7:00 pm

Songwriters group starts again Sunday, Sept 27 at 7 PM. Even those just wanting to find out more are welcome to come as we chart our course as songwriters in community for the coming year.

YAM Meeting

Friday, September 11th, 2009
Sep ’09
13
7:00 pm

If you are interested in being apart of the Urban Bridge young adult ministry we are having  a coffee meeting this Sunday evening to find out what you might like to see happen in the coming months.
Please come out and meet with Josh and Beth on Sept. 13th at 7pm for coffee at the Starbucks near Grant Mac and Oliver Square and across the street from a Red Robins. The address is 10387 112 Street.
If you have any questions or would like to give input but can’t make the meeting, let Beth or Josh know!
Beth – allbutfaded@hotmail.com
Josh – josh.culling@hopemission.com

Urban Couples Coffee Tasting

Friday, September 11th, 2009
Oct ’09
16
7:00 pm

Set yourselves a date night with Urban Couples!

We will be sampling the nectar
of heaven October 16, 7:00 pm at Transcend Coffee. Come learn about
coffee from all over the world, taste some from their fabulous
machine, and take home half a pound of coffee ($10 value). There is a
maximum of 10 spots, so sign up soon if you’d like to come. The cost
is $31 per person. Contact Maura at m.maura@gmail.com if you’re
interested.

BridgeBox 360

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Sep ’09
30
7:00 pm

Are you really into gaming or just want to get a chance to play more? Then this is the group for you. Eli Ritz will be starting this group that will meet 2 Wednesdays a month starting September 30rd at 7pm, location TBA. A variety of games will be played over time to allow for people of all skill levels to enjoy themselves.
Bring yourself, bring a friend, all are welcome!

If you want more info or to get involved, contact Eli at eliritz@consultant.com

Photographers Group

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Sep ’09
22
7:30 pm

The UBC Photography Group will be resuming on September 22 and it will be new beginning of sorts.
We will be going over the basics of using an SLR camera, so if you’ve ever been interested in learning more about photography, this is a great time to jump into it. Each week we will learn about the science behind cameras, followed by an exercise that pushes you towards the art of photography. The intent of this will be to help you create a personal vision for your photographs, and give you the tools to achieve them. There will be learning, inspiration, and and a focused challenge each week.
Contact TJ for more info: tcmclachlan@telus.net