Our Discipleship Series, "In Pursuit of Sexual Wholeness," began on Sunday, April 25, and extended for five weeks. The purpose of this series is to invite the truth and healing presence of Jesus into this important aspect of our lives. How does our discipleship impact our sexuality and its impact on us socially, emotionally, physically? How do we treat others with respect and love in this critical area? What areas of brokenness in our thoughts, attitudes, actions and perspectives are in need of being brought to light for freedom, hope and transformation?  

Message Calendar

Date            Theme                                          Speaker

April 25       Sex is Great!                             Matthew Dyer

May 2          Sexually Broken Beings              Patsy Fratanduono

May 9          Sex and Our Whole Lives           Matthew Dyer

May 18        Compassion and Sexuality         Patsy Fratanduono

May 23        Love is the Greatest                  Matthew Dyer

June 7        Perspectives on Sexual Orientation panel (Log in to view. This content is available to website account holders.)

Discipleship Groups

Each week during this series discipleship groups will be meeting throughout the Baltimore/DC region to delve further into the message themes through Weekly Discussion Questions, personal reflection and prayer. These groups are ideally settings that foster an atmosphere of compassion and understanding, where vulnerability can happen and honesty can grow, contributing to constructive interaction through healing words, gestures, and prayers.  Download below the "Guiding Principles" and the "Model for Prayer and Confession" for help in creating a loving, Christ-centered group meeting time. 

Open Discussion Gatherings  

During this series each Sunday following the 11AM service there will be open discussion times in the auditorium facilitated by pastoral staff. Everyone is welcome to attend, including discipleship groups.  There will be discussion questions designed to spark discussion and self-reflection, and we'll hear about opportunities to access various resources for support and growth outlined in the "Resources" document, available for download below.  This series is an opportunity for our whole community to respond to Jesus' call to abundant, beautiful life in every aspect of who we are.  No registration is required. Contact Matthew Dyer for more information.

Communication Workshops

Everyone of all ages at Cedar Ridge will be discussing related issues in Sunday groups in age appropriate ways, and we encourage families to engage in discussions around physicality and healthy sexuality at home. Four free, local workshops are great opportunities for couples and parents to learn healthy and productive communication skills:

Connecting as a Couple Workshop

This free workshop will help couples learn to communicate more meaningfully and effectively. Learn how to listen to the one you love more deeply, and to experience being truly heard. Workshop is Thursday, May 13th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Also available on Friday, May 21, 7:00 to 10:00 PM at Ashton United Methodist Church.) Registration is required. Contact Carolyn Buresh at 1.800.491.5369 ext. 104. Carolyn has received specialty training in Imago Relationship Therapy™. 

Connecting with Young Children 

This is a great opportunity for parents to learn healthy and productive communication skills for discussing sexual and relational wholeness at home with kids: on Saturday, April 24, from 9AM – 12PM at Viers Mill Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Contact Carolyn Buresh at 1.800.491.5369 x 104.  Registration is required to attend.

Connecting with Teens

This time will offer parents support in learning how to communicate more effectively with teens using the Imago method which is an effective tool for communication and understanding between loved ones.  Workshop is Tuesday, May 11^th, from 6:30–9:30 PM at Ashton United Methodist Church.  Workshop is free but space is limited and registration is required.  Contact Carolyn Buresh at 1.800.491.5369 x. 104 to reserve your spot.  

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