Welcome to DCC!

Fall 2010 Syllabus
Sundays 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Office Conference Room

Coordinator:  JoAnn Diel, Minister of Congregational Care
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This 10-week class explores what it means to be a Presbyterian and a part of Davis Community Church as you connect with others getting to know our church. 

September 19
Beginnings: A time to get acquainted and get started.
Navigating DCC (tour of the church and publications, website, etc.)
Facilitator:  Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin

September 26
Decision-making in the church: Presbyterian governance. 
How do we make decisions in our church and denomination?
How is our won Session structured to help lead our ministry? 
Facilitator: Mary Lynn Tobin

October 3
No class -- Davis bike event and worship on the patio 

October 10
Where we came from: Presbyterian history
What does it mean to be Presbyterian?  How are we different than "Denomination X"?
Why do we do what we do in worship at DCC? 
Facilitator: Frank Hamilton

October 17
The Bible personally and in our communal life
What does it mean that we take the Bible seriously, but not literally?   
Facilitator: Rev.Tricia Calahan

October 24
No class -- Rajmohan Gandhi speaker  

October 31
Prayer
How do we make prayer a art of our everyday experience?
What are some different ways to pray? 
Facilitator: JoAnn Diel

November 7 
Looking for a way to connect at DCC
Individuals from many of the ministries and groups at DCC will visit our class to share briefly their
passions and to help put a face to many aspects of our church.
Facilitators: JoAnn Diel and Rev. Bill Habicht 
                 
November 14
Sharing our stories of faith 
How did we get here?  What has been important in our journeys thus far? 
Facilitators: JoAnn Diel and David Deffner

November 21
Who is DCC?  What does it mean to be a member here?
What is our mission?  What are our values?  How do we live those out?
Facilitator:  Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin

*Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM
Meet with session in the Fireside Room to share faith journeys and to be received into membership.