We all have places and times where we have felt closer to God. Nature encounters often come to mind. The Celtics referred to these as thin places. This Sunday we will explore what Marcus Borg wrote about these moments and how to open our hearts to better experience Gods presence. As examples, we will delve…
The class will be held in the Session Room (and on Zoom) Barbara Fitos will lead the Crossroads II class this Sunday. Barbara will share selected readings from some contemporary Christian mystics, as well as from a few from the past. We will hear passages from John O’Donahue, Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr, Teilhard de Chardin, and Julian…
Greetings to all! I would like to inform you about a small modification in our Zoom procedures. The Zoom link and passwords for Worship and Crossroads II will continue to be shared through email, however teh actual links and password will NOT be duplicated on our website or Facebook page. We will continue to remind…
Happy Easter! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! The Crossroads II session for Easter Sunday, which we have labeled “Practical Spirituality,” is an opportunity to experience the practice of a group prayer gathering within the tradition of Celtic wisdom. This occasion will involve elements including silence, prayer, scripture, meditation, chanted response, a simulated exercise for…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6555278344?pwd=dENUTVJKdnpXa2w0azNYNzY4Zll1UT09&omn=84248073255 Meeting ID: 655 527 8344Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK BELOW to…
Susan Jensen will lead the Crossroads Class this Sunday, March 24. She plans to “get to the heart” of Celtic spirituality by focusing on two leading practitioners: Christine Valters Paintner and John Philip Newell. She will use Valters Paintner’s work to outline the typical practices of those adhering to Celtic spirituality. Newell’s writings clearly point to the theology of…
1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87555093357?pwd=UXR6UWo5YUxaZ0EwYzQ2aHJiV0xEZz09Meeting ID: 858 3732 8554 Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK BELOW to join LIVE simulcast on FACEBOOK Live …
This Sunday during the Crossroads class we will have a chance to brainstorm and share ideas about our hopes for the future of Fort King Presbyterian Church. We are without a pastor right now, and that can be a scary time for a church. On the other hand, it opens up an opportunity. During this transition time…
Dr Pam Lewin will be our speaker this Sunday. Pam has been part of our Fort King family for more than 25 years. For many years she has tended to the medical needs of many in Marion County, particularly the underserved. Dr. Pam was co-founder and Medical Director of the Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness Center. …
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85837328554?pwd=Z1hFVVFtblBvamlhblBFMTlBbVNrUT09 Meeting ID: 858 3732 8554Passcode: Micah6:8 ***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM….
This Sunday we welcome Leda Perez as our guest speaker. Leda is the Executive Director of Ora Clubhouse. She has training and experience as a fitness instructor and an integrative holistic health coach. In addition, she has experience in management. She is perfectly prepared to follow her calling to work with those who are experiencing mental illness. Ora Clubhouse…
1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, February 25, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK…
1. Dr. Jacob Atem TEDxUF Speech: “Imagining A Journey: Jacob Atem at TEDxUF: https://youtu.be/EBuJ5VpQS182. “Modern Day Heroes/ Jacob Atem”: https://youtu.be/wKG3KhvK5hA3. Our Organization website: Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization: https://sshco.org/4. Dr. Jacob Atem speaking Engagement website: https://www.jacobatem.com
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, February 18, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship…
Callings: Called to Help the People of South Sudan The class will be held in the Session Room (and on Zoom). Our guest speaker this Sunday is Jacob Atem. Jacob was one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” When he was just six years old, Jacob’s village in South Sudan was set on fire and his family…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, February 11, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship…
Patricia Tomlinson will lead Crossroads class this Sunday by sharing her calling to use the arts as an instrument for healing. Patricia is the Executive Director of Arts in Health Ocala Metro and has worked as an arts professional for 22 years. After serving as the Public Arts Coordinator for the State of New Mexico,…
Suzy Heinbockel and Bridget Kiefer shared their excitement about helping to raise money for this company to help people in our part of Florida in a very impactful way.https://ftkingchurch.org/crossroads-ii-class.html
Suzy Heinbockel and Bridget Kiefer will lead the Crossroads class this Sunday. They will describe their passion for, and involvement with, R.I.P Medical Debt. R.I.P. Medical Debt is a not for profit company that has abolished $8.5 billion of medical debt for 5 ½ million Americans since 2014. It buys up delinquent medical debt at pennies on the…
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There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, January 28, 2024https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship…
Mentoring is a powerful process that creates a way for adults and youth to discuss their challenges, fears, dreams, and aspirations in a safe environment. As we have heard from previous speakers, mentoring youth is one of the most vital volunteer needs in Marion County today. However, children are not the only ones in need…
Barbara Fitos will lead the Crossroads class this Sunday. She will draw from some of the writings of Diana Butler Bass about being called as disciples of Jesus. Diana Butler Bass is an historian of Christianity. She moved theologically from being an evangelical Christian to holding more of a progressive perspective. The passage below is from her Publication entitled “The…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, January 21, 2024https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, January 14, 2024https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video…
All of us have a call, no matter our age or stage in life. Our call changes repeatedly over the course of our life. If you remember the stories about Moses, you know that his call to ministry changed many times throughout his life. We might have several callings at the same time. A Call…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, January 7, 2024https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and…
Happy New Year to everyone! We are going to begin the new year with a series on “Calling.” All of us have a call, no matter our age or stage in life. Frederick Buchner wrote, “Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” To live fully into our spiritual life, we are tasked with…
Crossroads II: Breakfast and Brainstorming for the New YearDec. 31, 9-10 am in the Session Room For those that are not tied up with New Year activities here or afar, Crossroads II will have a very informal breakfast and discussion this Sunday led by Margaret Spontak. We understand that this is a very busy time…
1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, December 31, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09 Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8 ***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, December 24, 2023https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86767700015?pwd=SFRWSWNCbm1iU2VqUW9lRk4wY1QyUT09Meeting ID: 867 6770 0015Passcode: Micah6:8 ***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and…
Barbara Fitos will lead the class discussion this Sunday. Barbara is a long time friend of Fort King. She attends, and often leads our Crossroads classes. She is an active participant in the church book club. Barbara is a giant in the Ocala community. She has served as County Commissioner, and she ran for mayor. …
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, December 17, 2023https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83538138498?pwd=bEJEV1I5MXlLTXoycmFYUXFMTHlrZz09Meeting ID: 835 3813 8498Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85783031679?pwd=T0lNRGYya0JpMTd3N2psandJbitidz09Meeting ID: 857 8303 1679Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK…
FKPC Worship Zoom link & Bulletin for Sunday, December 3, 2023 There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85783031679?pwd=T0lNRGYya0JpMTd3N2psandJbitidz09 Meeting ID: 857 8303 1679 Passcode: Micah6:8 ***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85783031679?pwd=T0lNRGYya0JpMTd3N2psandJbitidz09Meeting ID: 857 8303 1679Passcode: Micah6:8***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK…
Sally Layendecker, Chair of the FKPC Mission Ministry, will facilitate a discussion about some of the efforts in the Ocala/Marion County community to address the needs of the poor, the sick, and the elderly. She will address some of what is being done by the Fort King congregation. Dr. Pam Lewin will speak about caring for the…
Good Terrific Tuesday Morning! Wow, it looks like we are in for some rainy weather for the next few days. Nature sure needs a good soaking. Be careful if you need to be out and about.Today, we learn about a beloved hymn: The song, He Leadeth Me, was written in 1861 at the First…
We have invited our friend and neighbor, Manal Fakhoury to return to Crossroads this Sunday. When asked to describe her various roles, Manal replies “P-soup: peace activist, prison counselor, parent, philanthropist, public speaker, and Palestinian-American.” Manal is a vital leader in our community, and she is the National Board Chair of CAIR, The Council on…
Joanne Ohlman will facilitate the discussion this Sunday as we discuss the problem of gun violence in our community. Our guest speakers will be Police Chief Mike Balken and Beth McCall. Mike Balken has been with the Ocala Police Department since 1994, and has served as Chief since November of 2020. Addressing the growing problem of…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86354883412?pwd=TnFnYk9HOUZBNmViaHZWaHU0dEV4UT09Meeting ID: 863 5488 3412Passcode: 015446***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM….
Bruce Seaman will facilitate a panel, including Manal Fakhoury and Jon Ohlman.Bruce, Manal and Jon are all well known to us at Fort King PC. All three have worked with the criminal justice system of Marion County. The discussion will begin with the scripture passages attached to this email. As Bruce notes, “Jesus’ Kingdom preaching is…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86354883412?pwd=TnFnYk9HOUZBNmViaHZWaHU0dEV4UT09Meeting ID: 863 5488 3412Passcode: 015446***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK…
Mary Beth Neely will lead the class this Sunday to introduce the second part of our series: the Outward Journey. We will focus on various ways to reach out to others in love and with the goal of justice for all of God’s children. The emphasis will be on what we already are doing, or have done, as a…
There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86354883412?pwd=TnFnYk9HOUZBNmViaHZWaHU0dEV4UT09Meeting ID: 863 5488 3412Passcode: 015446***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK…
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There are TWO ways to watch our FKPC live-streamed worship service. 1. CLICK BELOW LINK or IMAGE to join Zoom worshipNote: Use this option for meeting participation chat and interaction.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86354883412?pwd=TnFnYk9HOUZBNmViaHZWaHU0dEV4UT09Meeting ID: 863 5488 3412Passcode: 015446***Zoom opens early at 10:00 AM, for anyone wishing to test audio/video connections and pre-worship chat. Worship Service starts at 10:30 AM. 2. CLICK…
Annette George and Melba Moore are co-leaders for this Sunday’s class. Starting with scripture and then looking at your “written assignment,” they will help you examine how you understand the ways others have viewed you; how your role and position in others’ eyes has affected your self-image. They will also address the ways that your…
