explore growth & community
2015–2016
You're invited to explore growth & community at lwcc! As members of the body of Christ, we are called to be in relationship with one another as we journey through life together. Being part of a community with other Christ followers is vital for our spiritual and personal growth and provides us with meaningful friendships, valuable guidance, and support through all seasons of life. This Explore brochure is a tool that will help you discover the growth groups, ministries, learning communities, and classes that you can join here at Living Word. 1
2015/2016 Schedule u For the most up-to-date schedule, including Friday and Saturday events, please visit www.lwccyork.com/calendar Questions? Call: 717.755.0089 Please feel free to contact us to personally connect with someone who will help you explore your next steps to grow in your relationship with Jesus.
Sun.
Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45 am: Main Auditorium 9:00 am: Video Café
Evening: Intro to Living Word Membership Class Core Classes
Boundaries in Marriage (fall) Growing a Strong Marriage (spring) Financial Peace University
Evening: Alpha (Exploring Christianity)
Mon.
Discipleship Essentials 1, 2, & 3
Morning:
Tue.
Evening:
1ST, 3RD, & 5TH: Mom-to-Mom AM
Liquid (ages 18-29)
2ND & 4TH: Mommy & Me Playgroup
Mom-to-Mom PM Stories of David
Wed.
Morning:
Evening:
Men’s::Life
For Women Only: Glittering Vices (fall)
Merge (Women’s Ministry)
Parenting Community Groups (fall) Sacred Parenting (spring)
Morning:
Thur.
Stories of David
Evening: Men’s::Life
The Studio The Write Space
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TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES: SMALL GROUP Gathering of 6-12 people, meeting regularly throughout the year to explore life transformation together (learn more on page 6)
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY Theme-based learning, with large group teaching and small group discussion, running approximately 8-10 weeks (Note: a few mid-size communities span the fall-to-spring season)
CLASS Topic-related teaching, typically lasting 1-6 weeks
We Offer Childcare Childcare is available for many classes and groups with 1 week prior registration for a small fee. Please complete the online childcare registration form at www.lwccyork.com/childcare
Start Dates Some start dates may not be shown in this brochure. Please check the web addresses listed,
ONGOING COMMUNITY Age or demographic-specific environments, meeting weekly or monthly
call the Church Office, or visit the Information Desk in the lobby for class start dates.
New to Living Word? Get started at www.lwccyork.com/gettingstarted
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Getting Started The Alpha Course MID-SIZE COMMUNITY This community is designed for those who are exploring spiritual life or the Christian faith, as well as new Christians who have never had a foundational course. The setting for Alpha is relaxed; each class begins with dinner, followed by a short talk and time to discuss (openly and freely) what’s been taught. Learn more at www.lwccyork.com/gettingstarted
Time Frame: Mondays, 6:30-8:45 pm; fall session starts Sept. 21; runs 9 weeks; offered 3 times/year: fall, winter, spring. Questions? Contact Glenda Kelly at 755.0089 x 120 or gkelly@lwccyork.com
Discipleship Essentials MID-SIZE COMMUNITIES DE-1 is the recommended next step for Alpha participants and new Christ followers. Discipleship Essentials (DE) communities are open to everyone; Alpha is not a prerequisite. Attending each class in sequence is recommended but not required. Participants may opt to attend one or more. Learn more at www.lwccyork.com/gettingstarted
DE-2 will help you discover the sweeping biblical story of God’s amazing work to create a new people for His purposes, how it unfolds at Living Word, and how to talk with God the way Jesus did with His Father.
DE-3 presents the John Ortberg DVD series, God is Closer Than You Think . Learn how to experience intimacy with God through developing the ability to find God in all situations.
Time Frame for each class: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm; starts Sept. 21; runs 9 weeks; offered 3 times/year: fall, winter, spring. Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
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DE-1 is for anyone with questions on how to live the Christian life. Join us to explore the Bible, the Christian faith, your new-found relationship with Jesus, and life as His follower.
Questions about baptism or any of the classes listed below? Contact Glenda Kelly at 755.0089 x 120 or gkelly@lwccyork.com
Baptism
Intro to Living Word
Baptism is a sign or symbol of a person's commitment and loyalty to Christ. Anyone who has made a genuine, full commitment to Christ may (and should) be baptized (including children over the age of 8, teenagers, and adults). A 1-hour baptism information class is required. Lea rn m ore at
CLASS This class is designed to help those who are new to Living Word better understand who we are as a church. For those who want to become official Living Word members, this class is a requirement for membership. Le a r n m o re at www.lwccyork.com/membership
www.lwccyork.com/aboutbaptism
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; Oct. 11 & 18; runs 2 weeks; of fered 3 times/year.
Time Frame: Offered in June, August, and November; check the website and Sunday program for specific dates.
Membership Class
CLASS This class is led by our elders and required for those who want to become official Living Word members. Please note that Intro to Living Word is a prerequisite for this class. Le ar n more at www.lwccyork.com/membership
Time Frame: Sunday, 5:00-7:00 pm; Oct. 25; runs 1 week; offered 3 times/year.
Financial Peace University
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY We all need a plan for our money and Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! This biblically based curriculum teaches how to handle money God’s way by giving, budgeting, and spending wisely. Through video teaching by Dave Ramsey, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical and practical steps to get rid of debts like credit cards and student loans and save and invest for future expenses like retirement or your child’s education. There is a cost for materials.
Le a r n m o re at www.lwccyork.com/FPU
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Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-6:45 pm; starts Sept. 27; runs 9 weeks; offered 3 times/year.
Growth Groups SMALL GROUPS
Building meaningful relationships
is necessary for personal and spiritual growth. Connect with others and grow your faith in Jesus by joining a small group of 6–12 people. Growth group members share their lives with each other, examine the Bible, and pray together. Joining a growth group is a great way to make friends if you are new to Living Word. Lea rn m ore at www.lwccyork.com/groups Time Frame: Groups meet regularly throughout the year on a weekly or biweekly basis. Topics usually range 6–8 weeks in length. Morning and evening choices are available.
Types of Groups • Men's • Women's • Married Couples • Mixed (Couples and Singles) • Single Adults
Questions? Contact Salinda Weary at 755.0089 x 154 or sweary@lwccyork.com
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Life Formation NEW!
Stories of David
CLASS
This class is an in-depth study of the life
of King David that explores how his stories are
SMALL GROUPS
There are several small groups
that will go through the spiritual formation
permanently relevant to our lives. The prayers of
workbooks Conversations, Invitations, and What’s
David will also be studied. Led by David Vodila.
Gone Wrong beginning this fall. These groups
Le a r n m o re at www.lwccyork.com/David
provide a challenging and rewarding spiritual
Time Frame: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 pm; starts Sept. 22; runs 9 weeks OR Thursdays, 9:00-
Le ar n more at www.lwccyork.com/sformation
10:15 am; starts Sept. 24; runs 9 weeks.
Questions? Contact Gordon Carpenter at
Questions? Contact Kelly Hammond at 755.0089 x 128 or khammond@lwccyork.com
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Spiritual Exercises
formation process. Participation is limited.
755.0089 x 125 or gcarpenter@lwccyork.com
CORE CLASSES Core Classes are open to everyone, but particularly those who have a good spiritual foundation and desire to deepen their relationship with Christ through His word, worship, prayer, and service. Le ar n more at www.lwccyork.com/core
The Heart of Worship
Missional Service: God on the Move
CLASS Worship is more than just what happens when we’re singing on Sundays. This class, led by Chris Smith, will help you understand how worship encompasses all of life, as well as unpack the connection between our private and public worship. Come and grow as a worshipper.
CLASS At Living Word we are passionate about serving those in need. This class is a specifically designed experience for small groups and individuals to discover God’s missional heart and to have a group experience of serving others in the York community.
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Sept. 20; runs 3 weeks; offered 2 times/year. Questions? Contact Kelly Hammond at 755.0089 x 128 or
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Nov. 1; runs 3 weeks; also includes an offsite community service project on a Saturday morning; offered 2 times/year.
khammond@lwccyork.com
Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or
Prayer: Opening Our Hearts to God
kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
Shaped by the Word CLASS Has studying the Bible been difficult and often left you feeling unconnected? Do you find yourself reading the Bible but seeing little change? Look at a more satisfying and transformative way to read the scriptures through the practice of spiritual reading. Led by Gordon Carpenter.
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Oct. 18; runs 4 weeks; offered 1 or 2 times/year.
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; coming in early 2016; runs 4 weeks; offered 1 or 2 times/year.
Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
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Has anyone ever asked you about your prayer life and you were afraid to answer? For most of us, prayer can be very difficult, but God desires to communicate and commune with us. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, come and explore prayer and expand your understanding through different ways of praying. Led by Gordon Carpenter. CLASS
Counseling & Wellness Counseling & Wellness Center: For an appointment, registration for a class or group, or for more information, call the Counseling Center at 755.0089 x 121, email thecounselingcenter@lwccyork.com, or visit www.lwccyork.com/counseling
Counseling Services We provide professional Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families that not only addresses behavioral and relational changes, but also examines the condition of the heart. Counseling includes, but is not limited to, the following issues. u
FOR MEN & WOMEN NEW!
Wellness Seminar: Men's Recovery Group
A Christian View of Separation, Divorce, & Remarriage
This seminar is designed to address the concerns and questions surrounding this complicated and delicate issue. Led by Rebecca Rice with panel discussion from people who’ve experienced divorce and Q&A time. Time Frame: Early spring 2016.
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FOR MEN ONLY
This recovery group emphasizes the power of community, confession, and prayer for men addressing compulsive behaviors (substance use, gambling, pornography). Together we will explore God’s grace through studying and discussing The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning.
• Addictions • Emotional & Mental Health • Career Development & Exploration • Life Transitions
• Personality Testing • Relational Conflict & Concerns • Sexual Dysfunction • Spiritual Matters
FOR WOMEN ONLY
Divorce Recovery for Women This distinctively Christian approach provides encouragement and guidance for women who are recently divorced or separated. Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; begins January 2016.
The Daniel Plan for Women
This group offers an innovative approach for women desiring a positive, healthy lifestyle through the exploration Time Frame: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 of faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. pm; Sept. 2015-Apr. 2016. Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; begins January 2016.
LIFE COMMUNITIES Living Word Women Living Word Women is made up of a variety of offerings designed to help women make
Learn more about women's ministries and retreats at www.lwccyork.com/lwwomen
Merge MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Merge is a place where women help each other align their hearts to
God through faith and friendship. During our time together, we enjoy large group teaching by leaders of Living Word, small group discussion, and times of prayer and reflection. Time Frame: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am; starts Sept. 9; runs through May 4, 2016 Questions? Contact Pat Wellen at 755.0089 x 121 or pwellen@lwccyork.com
For Women Only: Glittering Vices MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
What brings you joy, delight, and peace? How do you pursue love?
Additional Communities for Women • For Moms—pg. 14
What makes you happy? Join us as we examine the habits of the heart, the renewing
• Counseling & Wellness—pg. 9
of the mind, and the purposeful pursuit of Jesus in a busy and challenging world.
• Growth Groups—pg. 6
Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; starts Sept. 30; runs 7 weeks Questions? Contact Pat Wellen at 755.0089 x 121 or pwellen@lwccyork.com
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LIFE COMMUNITIES
increasingly wise and healthy choices. Whatever your style or season of life, join us in exploring topics of interest, finding support, and drawing closer to the Lord.
Living Word Women (continued) Questions about women's retreats? Contact Connie Milchling at 755.0089 x 130 or cmilchling@lwccyork.com NEW!
Soul Care at Living Word:
Saturday Mini-Retreat
Carve out time for what matters most! Designed as a respite focused on soul care for busy women, join us for light breakfast, large-group teaching, small group discussion, and personal reflection time in a morning tailored specifically to strengthening spiritual well-being.
Spring Retreat at Sandy Cove Living Word’s Women’s Retreat is joining with Sandy Cove’s Women’s Weekend for teaching and worship with our own group discussion time. Topic: Profoundly Redeemed, Isaiah 43:1. Register early; space is limited. Registration opens Jan. 2016. Time Frame: Friday-Sunday, May 13-15, 2016
Time Frame: Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 am; Jan. 30, 2016 and Mar. 12, 2016
Liquid (Young Adults) ONGOING COMMUNITY A community of young adults, ages 18-29, single and married, experiencing God's presence and renewal together as family. Liquid's Tuesday evening gatherings are for those who are investigating Jesus and for anyone who wants to grow deeper in their relationship with Him.
Lea rn m ore on lin e at www.lwccyork.com/liquid Time Frame: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45 pm; Sept. 2015–July 2016; no preregistration required. Childcare is available with preregistration. Questions? Contact Aaron Kunce at 755.0089 x 155 or akunce@ lwccyork.com
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Men's::Life To learn more about the Men’s Ministry, call 755.0089 x 154, email menslife@lwccyork.com , or visit www.lwccyork.com/menslife
Men's::Life
Men’s::Life meets year-round and
During 2015/2016, this mid-size community will offer the following two curriculum choices designed to help men embrace a bolder, more noble concept and clearer definition of authentic manhood: • The Quest for Authentic Manhood • 33 The Series – inspiring men with a vision of authentic manhood Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 am; starts Sept. 16 OR Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm; starts Sept. 17
Men's::Life Winter Retreat
Join other men at the Men’s:Life Winter Retreat at Refreshing Mountain Camp in Stevens, PA. Register early; space is limited. Registration opens late fall 2015. Time Frame: January 29-31, 2016
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LIFE COMMUNITIES
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
provides a consistent, dynamic learning environment.
Married Life NEW!
Lear n mo re ab out t he Mar r iage Minist r y at www.lwccyork.com/marriedlife
Boundaries in Marriage
CLASS Improve your marriage by setting boundaries that will increase mutual care, respect, affirmation, and intimacy. This class will use Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend's DVD series: Boundaries in Marriage. Led by Pastor Aaron Kunce.
Time Frame: Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm; starts Oct. 4; runs 4 weeks. Questions? Contact Lisa Long at 755.0089 x 122 or llong@lwccyork.com
Married Couples Community ONGOING COMMUNITY This group extends Christian love and support to senior married couples. Five or six events are offered per year. Pick up an event postcard at the Information Desk in the lobby.
Questions? Contact Meredith Wolfe at 755.1291 or Nancy Arnold at 755.4471.
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NEW!
Growing a Strong Marriage
CLASS Learn how to cultivate a marriage rooted and grounded together in Christ and committed to each other. This video-facilitated class covers the biblical foundations of marriage, communication and conflict, and the importance of being a strong team. Led by Pastor Aaron Kunce.
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Feb. 21, 2016; runs 5 weeks. Questions? Contact Lisa Long at 755.0089 x 122 or llong@lwccyork.com.
Parenting
Lear n mo re ab o ut the Parent ing Minist r y at www.lwccyork.com/parenting
Parenting Community Groups MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Join other moms and dads in discovering
Mom to Mom MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
This community provides a great place
to connect with other moms and be equipped, encouraged,
children still at home. Major themes for this year: identity,
and energized on the journey. Moms of all ages will find help
time, and relationships. Great opportunity for growth groups
in parenting skills, hope in the powerful God who gave them
to go through together. Taught by Pastor Aaron Kunce.
their children, and encouragement from one mom to another.
Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; starts Oct. 14; runs
Workbook cost: $20.
6 weeks.
Time Frame for Mom to Mom AM: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays,
Questions? Contact Lisa Long at 755.0089 x 122 or
9:30–11:30 am; Sept. 15–Dec. 15, 2015 and Jan. 5–May 3, 2016.
llong@lwccyork.com NEW!
Sacred Parenting
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
What if one of God’s primary intentions
for you as a parent isn’t about successfully raising perfect children, but about you becoming more holy? Based on the book Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas. This is a video-driven
NEW!
Time Frame for Mom to Mom PM: Weekly on Tuesdays,
7:00-8:30 pm; Sept. 22-Nov. 3, 2015 (fall session–part 1), and Mar. 1-Apr. 5, 2016 (spring session–part 2). Questions? Contact Salinda Weary at 755.0089 x 154 or
sweary@lwccyork.com
Mommy & Me Playgroup
mid-size community led by Pastor Aaron Kunce.
This loving community allows mothers of young children to
Time Frame: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; starts
share the joys and struggles of motherhood and experience
Jan. 13, 2016; runs 6 weeks (through Mar. 23).
God’s grace along the journey. No preregistration required.
Questions? Contact Lisa Long at 755.0089 x 122 or
Time Frame: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am; Sept.
llong@lwccyork.com
8-Dec. 8, 2015 and Jan. 12-May 24, 2016. Questions? Contact Salinda Weary at 755.0089 x 154 or
sweary@lwccyork.com
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how to parent beyond your capacity. For parents with
Infused Arts Ministry Create Space: for creativity, for God, and for community. Infused Arts is designed for creative souls, artists, poets, and writers who sense a longing in their hearts to explore their God-given creative voices as a way to draw closer in relationship with Jesus. Lea rn m ore at www.lwccyork.com/infused or co n ta c t d e A n n Ro e at 75 5 .0089 x 1 2 6 o r droe@lwccyork.com
The Studio
ONGOING COMMUNITY The Studio is a creative space where artists of all levels and creatives can explore their artistic creativity in the context of an encouraging and inspiring community.
Lea rn m ore at www.lwccyork.com/thestudio Time Frame: Thursdays of every other month (Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May, July), 6:30-8:30 pm Questions? Contact deAnn Roe at 755.0089 x 126 or droe@lwccyork.com
The Gallery @ Common Grounds
Visit Common Grounds (the coffee bar at Living Word) to enjoy the latest exhibit. Exhibits change every 2 months. Interested in showing your work? Please contact deAnn Roe. Lea rn m ore at www.lwccyork.com/gallery
The Write Space
ONGOING COMMUNITY The Write Space is an encouraging place where writers and poets of every level come together to work on their craft, be inspired, learn new things, and share their experience with others in the context of a creative community.
Le ar n more at www.lwccyork.com/writers Time Frame: Thursdays of every other month (Oct., Dec., Feb., Apr., June, Aug.), 6:30-8:00 pm
Writers’ Retreats
Set aside time from the daily distractions and work on your writing projects in a quiet, encouraging, and inspiring environment. If you don’t have a project, writing prompts will be available for you. This time of sharing with other writers is extremely valuable! Le ar n more at www.lwccyork.com/writers
Time Frame: Writers' Retreats are offered quarterly. Fall retreat: Saturday, Sept. 19; 9:00 am-3:00 pm
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The Well:
A Sacred Space Experience
Sacred Path & Prayer Gardens
Lea rn more at www.lwccyork.com/thewell
Le ar n more at www.lwccyork.com/path Time Frame: Open year-round, even in winter.
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LIFE COMMUNITIES
The Well is a sacred space designed to provide you with a restful, prayerful, and presence-filled environment that will help you find refreshment. Our desire is that you will be encouraged to hear God’s voice and respond to Him in love, through reflection and prayer. Offered approximately 3 times/year.
Step outside of the busyness of life and connect with God as you walk the half-mile path sprinkled with five beautifully landscaped prayer gardens. Each garden has a signpost with a reflection to assist you in prayer and meditation. Sacred Path devotionals are available in the Common Grounds lobby with each new season.
Learn more about Next Gen Ministry at www.lwccyork.com/nextgen
SUNDAYS: 9:00 & 10:45 AM Birth–Grade 4
In kid::life, we believe that two combined influences, the heart of the family and the light of the church, have a great impact on the life of a child for Jesus Christ. We are committed to partnering with parents in helping their children become who God created them to be. Questions? Contact Dawn Sterner at 755.0089 x 131 or dsterner@lwccyork.com
SUNDAYS: 9:00 & 10:45 AM Grades 5–8
SUNDAYS: 6:00–8:00 PM Grades 9-12
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Middle School Ministry is designed to help students develop their own faith in Jesus as they transition from the tween to the teen years. Our two environments, Transit (grades 5 & 6) and Pulse (grades 7 & 8), both operate with the goal of loving students as they arrive and empowering them to follow Jesus before they go. Questions? Contact Elizabeth McCutcheon at 755.0089 x 136 or emccutcheon@lwccyork.com
Fusion welcomes and cares for high school students. We host high-energy gatherings, small groups, and special events to meet students where they are and challenge them to take next steps in their spiritual journeys. Check out www.lwccyork.com/fusion to sign up for Fusion text alerts, download our calendar, subscribe to our Parents Updates, and more.
Local & Global Service Opportunities
Learn more about serving in other nations through short-term
mission trips: w w w.lwccyork .com/glo bal
N e e d d i r e c t i o n a b o u t w h e r e t h e b e s t p l a c e i s f o r yo u to s e r ve? C o n t a c t J o h n H i l l i a rd a t 7 5 5 . 0 0 8 9 x 1 0 9 o r j h i l l i a rd @ lwc c yo r k . c o m
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LOCAL & GLOBAL
Learn more about serving in the York area: w w w.lwccyork .com/loc al
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