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April 30, 2023–Gate Expectations

Brian Hiordahl, Orangevale, CA Warm-up Question What do you do to relax or escape stress? Gate Expectations The use of cannabis (marijuana) and whether it should be legal remains a hotly debated issue in our country, with different states reaching...

April 23, 2023–Brush With Fame

Bob Chell, Sioux Falls, SD Warm-up Questions When I was young we sometimes played a game we called “Brush with Fame” where we would take turns recounting encounters with famous or well known persons in our community. Remember a time...

April 16, 2023–Peace to All

Kelsey Brown, Brooklyn, NY Warm-up Question When meeting new people, what’s something you share about yourself to help them  know you better?  Peace to All Our current news cycle is full of debates around the validity and protections of the...

April 9, 2023–Truth of the Resurrection

Jen Krausz, Bethelehem, PA Warm-up Question Does the good news of Easter—Christ is risen!—still hit you with fresh meaning each year? Do you consider Easter the most important holiday of your faith?  Why? Truth of the Resurrection A study by...

April 2, 2023–Broken Trust

Amy Martinell, Sioux Falls, SD Warm-up Questions Who is someone you completely trust? What organizations (school, clubs, health system, etc.) do you trust? What organizations do you not trust?  Is it easier to trust people or organizations? Broken Trust The...