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If you’re looking for a church home in the Raleigh and Triangle area, you’ll love Fairmont UMC. Find out why and plan your visit here.
WE LOVE OUR KIDS
Children are very important to us. We strive to create a place where the entire family can belong and love following Jesus.
COMMUNITY FOR YOU
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Faith After Doubt
Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren
Via Zoom (Noon time) study – Mondays starting March 11th – April 1st
All are welcome to join in on our weekly group discussion.
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Meeting ID: 817 2513 7097
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Facilitate by Michelle Riley (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Michelle with any questions)
Sixty-five million adults in the U.S. have dropped out of active church attendance and about 2.7 million more are leaving every year. Faith After Doubt is for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart.
Using his own story and the stories of a diverse group of struggling believers, Brian D. McLaren, a former pastor and now an author, speaker, and activist shows how old assumptions are being challenged in nearly every area of human life, not just theology and spirituality. He proposes a four-stage model of faith development in which questions and doubt are not the enemy of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith. The four stages―Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony―offer a path forward that can help sincere and thoughtful people leave behind unnecessary baggage and intensify their commitment to what matters most.
March 11th:
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Doubt as Loss
- Chapter 2 Doubt as Loneliness
- Chapter 3 Doubt as Crisis
- Chapter 4 Doubt as Doorway
March 18th:
- Chapter 5 Doubt as Growth
- Chapter 6 Doubt as Descent
- Chapter 7 Doubt as Dissent
- Chapter 8 Doubt as Love
March 25th:
- Chapter 9 A Human Problem
- Chapter 10 Faith, Beliefs, and Revolutionary Love
- Chapter 11 Communities of Harmony
- Chapter 12 Theologies of Harmony
April 1st:
- Chapter 13 Spiritualites of Harmony for the Rising Generation
- Chapter 14 Harmony as a Survival Strategy
- Chapter 15 A Civilization in Doubt
- Afterward: You're Not Crazy and You're Not Alone
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
Where are you located?
Our address is 2501 Clark Avenue in Raleigh. We are 2 blocks north of Hillsborough Street and NC State, and 3 blocks west of the Village District in Raleigh.
What time is worship?
Sundays at 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Where do I park?
Fairmont UMC has two parking lots. One is across the street from the church’s main entrance on Clark Avenue and Horne Street (its entrance is at 300 Horne Street). The second lot is accessible off Clark Avenue on the same side as the church building next to our Hut (2503 Clark Avenue). You can also park by the curb on Clark Avenue and Horne Street.
What does worship typically look like?
How do I join a ministry?
Talk to our pastor, choir director, or children’s coordinator before or after worship, and they can help you find a ministry that gets you excited at Fairmont.
You can also contact any one of our staff members:
How do I join a small group?
You can talk to our pastor, or someone in the pews next to you, and they will be able to point you in the right direction. Our small groups are open and a great place to learn, form friendships, and find belonging at Fairmont.
How can I get involved in serving?
When you see a community or church event that interests you, put your name down on our Sign-Up Board or talk to our pastor. There are many ways to serve our neighbors in the church and wider community at Fairmont.