Strangers No More

Strangers No More meets twice a month for casual conversations of interest of all faiths: First Monday by Zoom from 7 – 8:30 pm and Third Thursday at Westbrooke Church from 10:30 am – Noon. Bring your drink of choice and feel free to bring a lunch and stay to visit.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 | 10:30 AM – Noon | In-person at Westbrooke Church | 9777 Antioch Road, OPKS

Topic: American Public Square

Claire Bishop, Executive Director of American Public Square (APS) will join us in person to talk about the importance of civil discourse as a way to help bridge the divide we’re experiencing in today’s partisan society. She’ll talk about their mission and build awareness of upcoming programs and events.

***Please note date change for the October evening meeting from October 7 to October 14.

Monday, October 14, 2024 | 7 – 8:30 PM – Zoom only

Topic: The Good Samaritan – Short Stories by Jesus by AJ Levine (continued)

The Good Samaritan, continuing our series on the parables of Jesus. In our new series, we’ll be exploring parables of Jesus using various resources, including Short Stories by Jesus by AJ Levine. Reading the book is not required. Learning from video clips as well as other resources, we’ll discuss what we can learn from these parables as well as look for Hebrew Bible references. Additional recommended books: The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation by Brad Young and All the Parables of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer.

Zoom link coming soon.

Thursday, October 31 | 10:30 AM – Noon | in-person at Westbrooke Church | 9777 Antioch in Overland Park | Day of the Dead, All Hallows Eve, and All Saints Day. What do they mean and how are they observed today?

Monday, November 4, 2024 | 7 – 8:30 PM – Zoom only

Topic: The Mustard Seed – Short Stories by Jesus by AJ Levine (continued)

The Mustard Seed, continuing our series on the parables of Jesus. In our new series, we’ll be exploring parables of Jesus using various resources, including Short Stories by Jesus by AJ Levine. Reading the book is not required. Learning from video clips as well as other resources, we’ll discuss what we can learn from these parables as well as look for Hebrew Bible references. Additional recommended books: The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation by Brad Young and All the Parables of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer.

Monday, December 2, 2024 | 7 – 8:30 PM – Zoom only

Topic: The Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son – Short Stories by Jesus by AJ Levine (continued)

The Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son, continuing our series on the parables of Jesus. In our new series, we’ll be exploring parables of Jesus using various resources, including Short Stories by Jesus by AJ Levine. Reading the book is not required. Learning from video clips as well as other resources, we’ll discuss what we can learn from these parables as well as look for Hebrew Bible references. Additional recommended books: The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation by Brad Young and All the Parables of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer.

For the story behind this group, read this KC Star Article.

This is a joint project of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee and United Women in Faith of Resurrection, a United Methodist Church.