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In the Spirit

In the 21st century, the single greatest challenge facing “traditional” congregations such as First Presbyterian Church, Lowville, is to discover for our time and place a sense of the Holy Spirit alive in the midst of the church. The Spirit touches us and speaks to us in a variety of ways, and it is for us to watch for and sense its Presence. In recent months, we have felt that touch in a number of tangible ways including in the birth and development of five small groups, in the lively discussions and important learning in our adult study groups, in a livelier spirit in worship, and in a variety of services to the community that are an important part of our congregational life.

Looking across the coming year, we feel that there is much to be thankful for including, of course, family and friends. We are thankful for the forests and farms of Lewis County, the lakes and rivers. And we are thankful for the fellowship of our congregation, the friendships it inspires, and the way in which we minister to our community and each other. In a sense, none of this is new to First Presbyterian, Lowville. We are a church with a long history of worship, fellowship, and service; we have long been listening for the Spirit and responding in faith. Still, the Spirit speaks in new ways in each age, and we are thankful for the several ways, new as well as old, that God the Spirit touches our life together in a tangible way.

Adult Study Opportunities

As the New Year opens, we have three study opportunities including:

• Meditation Study Group - meets on Mondays, 9:00 a.m., at Andover House. The group studies and practices meditation as an aid to Christian spirituality using Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace is Every Step, as its study guide.
  
  
• Theological Study Group - meets on Mondays, 7:00 p.m., at Andover House. The group is studying Reza Aslan's book, No god but God: the Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam. See the Study Groups Page for further details.
  
  
• Bible Study Groups - These two groups are studying the Book of Hebrews using Thomas G. Long's commentary, Hebrews, as its study guide. One group meets Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. and the other group meets Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., both at Andover House. See the Study Groups Page for further details.