Lifetree Café is a conversational café where people gather weekly to explore life and faith. Join us for compelling stories about fascinating people. Stories from the news. Stories from our own lives. The story of what God is doing in the world around us. At Lifetree Café, we explore all those stories and make sense of our faith and our lives. The Lifetree motto is…
You’re welcome just as you are. Your thoughts are welcome. Your doubts are welcome. We’re all in this together. God is here, ready to connect with you in a fresh way.
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are offered. Come dressed casually, and bring a friend!
Thursday April 2nd 7:15 PM
How to Be True to Your Faith (Without Being a Jerk)
The evening features an interview with religious ethicist Jacob Robinson. “I started to learn that instead of correcting people, I needed to learn how to listen. Before I had always listened to correct; I didn’t listen to care,” says Robinson. Participants will gain practical skills for having religious conversations in a way that engages people instead of pushing them away.
Thursday April 9th 7:15 PM
Surviving the Death of a Loved One
The program includes a film featuring Susan Burton, a woman who lost an infant child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. “It’s been 10 years,” says Burton, “but Emily is still a part of our family and our life. You can’t pretend the loss didn’t happen-you’ve got to cope with it.” Burton will discuss what proved helpful as she moved through grief and found peace and healing.
Thursday April 16th 7:15 PM
How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do?
We will watch a film featuring Michael Binder, who asked God to weigh in on whether he should switch careers. “I hoped for guidance, but none came. I thought if God was there I should have heard something, but then I realized I had no idea what it would have sounded like had God answered.” We will consider whether God provides guidance and, if so, how to hear it.
Thursday April 23rd 7:15 PM
Inside the Gun Debate: To Hunt? To Defend? To Assault?
The evening features filmed interviews with Tom Mauser, whose son died at Columbine High School, and Michael Lang, a concealed weapon firearms instructor. This is a community forum for open discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to hear various viewpoints and to offer their own.
Thursday April 30th 7:15 PM
Isolated and Alone: Imprisoned in Iran
The evening includes a filmed interview with Sarah Shourd, who accidentally crossed the Iranian border while hiking and was held in solitary confinement for 410 days. “Everything about solitary is meant to dehumanize you and turn you against yourself and everyone else,” says Shourd. “As I got worse, the limited time I was allowed with my fellow hikers became my lifeline and gave me the strength to fight against my conditions.” Participants will consider the consequences of loneliness and how they can avoid experiencing it.
Note: Lifetree Cafe at the Church of the Holy Presence will be closing after the month of April.
It is a ministry that truly blessed this congregation with new friends and new members.
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