The Stories That Shape Us
A Summer Sunday School Experience of Listening, Telling, and Belonging
Sundays, May 31 through August 9
10:10AM | Fellowship Hall
Contact: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
cshorow@fccedmond.org | 405.341.3544
What stories have shaped the way you see yourself, others, God, or the world? What stories have helped you heal, reconnect, begin again, or feel more fully alive?
This summer at First Christian Church Edmond, we’ll gather each week for a shared experience of storytelling, reflection, and conversation rooted in the belief that stories matter. Together, we’ll explore the memories, relationships, losses, places, and moments that shape who we are.
Through memoirs, spiritual reflections, storytelling practices, mission stories, and honest conversation, we’ll listen more deeply to ourselves, one another, and the movement of God in everyday life.
As Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama reminds us, “We need stories of belonging that move us towards each other, not from each other.” Join us as we explore the stories of our faith.
What We’re Exploring Together
August 2 | Stories of Change
Change happens in our lives, whether we like it or not. Sometimes our best laid plans call for something different. Often it is not easy, but change can offer new opportunities for us. Exploring Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Leaving Church, we will explore dashed expectations and the call of the unknown.
August 9 | Here for Good: Stories of This Place
Every community has a story about why it exists and who it exists for. We’ll close the summer by coming back to ours, with an update on our Here for Good 3.0 Capital Campaign projects woven together with stories of why this place matters and what we believe we are here to do in the world. For more than 125 years, we’ve been here. For good, and for the good of all.
Join us Sunday mornings, May 31 through August 9, at 10:10AM for this 50-minute story experience at First Christian Church Edmond.